Group Finance Director

Are you ready to drive change and make a lasting impact in a fast-growing global company?

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Group Finance Director to lead our Group Finance function and drive this transformation.

About Ellab

Ellab is a globally recognised leader in providing innovative compliance solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Headquartered in Denmark, Ellab has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, driven by both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Now operating across Europe, North America and Asia, Ellab’s robust international presence is a testimony to its success.

The company is dedicated to expanding its reach and impact, with ambitious plans for ongoing growth and innovation in the compliance solutions sector.

Following the acquisition of Ellab Group by Novo Holdings and the Lundbeck Foundation in 2023, the company is now focused on strengthening its financial operations to support continued growth and increased financial transparency. A potential future for Ellab could include an IPO in Copenhagen. The Group needs to mature its financial operations and reporting capabilities to be prepared for this possible scenario.

What will you be doing in this role?

As a Group Finance Director, you’ll report directly to the Group CFO and be responsible for Group Accounting, Reporting, Tax and Performance Measurement.

In this senior leadership role, your highly analytical and detail-oriented approach will be essential in enhancing financial reporting, driving automation and establishing stronger internal procedures.

One of your key focuses will be maturing the company's performance measurement capabilities, shifting from fragmented and reactive reporting to a more strategic, data-driven approach.

You will play a pivotal role in transforming Ellab’s financial operations and preparing the business for future strategic opportunities, including a potential IPO. This position is not about maintaining the status quo; it’s about driving meaningful change.

You will be expected to identify areas for improvement and lead the transformation of financial processes, reporting structures and internal procedures to create a more efficient and transparent financial organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group Finance team - Group Controllers and the Finance Manager for Ellab A/S - ensuring the team operates with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Establish and enhance a structured and transparent performance measurement framework across the Group. The current state of performance management is immature and you will be tasked with driving a shift from reactive reporting to proactive, data-driven business insights. This includes improving the accuracy and timeliness of financial and operational KPIs, automating reporting processes and developing tools to help business leaders make faster and better-informed decisions. Experience in driving similar performance transformation projects within a complex, international organization is essential.
• Oversee timely group-level financial reporting and accounting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and alignment with global accounting standards (IFRS).
• Oversee global tax strategy and compliance and partner with external tax advisors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements across financial systems and processes, enhancing the use of financial tools and ERP systems to improve data accuracy and reduce manual work.
• Strengthen internal controls across the Group and financial governance to support future scalability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and senior leadership team, provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and value creation.
• Ability to perform and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment with ongoing change and transformation.

Skills you will bring to Ellab

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in an international organisation.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Proven experience in improving performance measurement frameworks and driving business insights through enhanced financial reporting and data automation.
• Experience with FP&A and financial strategy.
• Good technical understanding of accounting, reporting and tax.
• Proven track record of driving automation and process improvements in financial systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and external advisors.

Why Join Ellab Group?

• Be part of a high-growth, global organization with significant expansion opportunities.
• Work in a senior leadership role with direct impact on financial strategy and business operations.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the financial operations of a company preparing for future strategic opportunities, including a potential IPO.
• This role offers significant personal and professional growth opportunities. As Ellab continues to expand, the role will naturally grow in scope and responsibility, creating new opportunities for advancement and impact.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a commitment to innovation and excellence.

The hiring process

If you find this opportunity exciting, apply today!

We will review the applications as they come in and the interviews will be conducted ongoing. For any questions about the role, please reach out to Virginia Beccaglia at [email protected].

We are looking forward to hearing from you!