We are seeking a highly motivated FP&A Director to support our growing organization. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the FP&A Director will play a critical role in shaping our financial strategy and ensuring robust financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of science and finance in a high-growth biotech environment, global markets exposure, with the flexibility of remote working.
About Adcendo
Adcendo ApS is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with operations in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is developing a pipeline of first and best-in-class antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting cancers with high unmet medical needs. Led by a team of industry veterans with a track record of advancing multiple ADCs to approval. Adcendo integrates novel cancer targets, optimized linker-payload combinations, and a rationally designed development strategy to drive next-generation cancer therapies. For further information, please visit www.adcendo.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning and Forecasting
- Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year financial models aligned with corporate objectives.
2. Management Reporting
- Prepare accurate and insightful financial reports for senior leadership and the Board of Directors, highlighting key business drivers and variances.
3. Operational Analysis
- Partner with clinical, research, and administrative teams to analyze program-level spending, identify cost efficiencies, and provide actionable insights.
4. Scenario Modeling
- Create dynamic financial models to evaluate the impact of strategic decisions, such as funding new programs or expanding operations.
5. Cash Flow Management
- Monitor and manage cash flow forecasts, ensuring alignment with program milestones and corporate strategy.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the clinical, preclinical and regulatory teams to ensure alignment of budget assumptions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, preferably in the biotech, pharma, or life sciences sectors.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven track record in financial modelling and data interpretation.
- Solid understanding of clinical trial financial planning, technical operations financial planning, and R&D tax credits
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets, including program and function-level financials.
- Experience with financial software and ERP systems; proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, international team.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Additional Skills
- Familiarity with biotech R&D funding cycles, including clinical and pre-clinical program budgeting. Experience working with private equity, venture capital, or public markets (IPO experience is a plus).
Work Environment
We are a dynamic and innovative clinical-stage biotechnology company with a mission to develop transformative ADC therapies for patients with unmet medical needs. With two clinical programs and two pre-clinical programs in our pipeline, we are positioned at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development. Headquartered in Denmark, our global footprint has recently expanded with the establishment of a U.S. subsidiary in Boston, led by our experienced CFO.
We offer,
- The opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking therapies that address unmet medical needs.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment with a global reach.
- Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule from our offices in Copenhagen or Boston.
- Competitive compensation, holiday and benefits package
- Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing biotech company.
Join our collaborative, science-driven, and rapidly growing team as we work together to advance groundbreaking therapies that make a difference.
How to apply
If you thrive in an international environment and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply to join us at this exciting time for our company.
To apply, please submit your CV that includes a cover letter with your motivation for applying for the job. If you have any questions regarding this position, please send them to jobs@adcendo.com.
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
Join us in shaping an emerging biotech company and the future of cancer treatment!
