Adcendo

Vice President, Finance, for Biotechnology Company

Adcendo, Boston

The Vice President of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations at Adcendo, developing financial strategies, and ensuring the company's financial health. This executive will lead the finance team, collaborate with other senior leaders, and provide strategic guidance to the executive & operational team, and on occasions to the board of directors.

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-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 targets, optimized linker-payload combinations, and a rationally designed development strategy to drive next-generation cancer therapies. For further information, please visit or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Job Responsibilities

Operational Finance Management

Lead and manage all core financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, GAAP, and industry standards.
Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of financial systems (e.g., ERP, FP&A tools) to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Oversee the development and maintenance of accurate, timely, and effective financial systems and reporting infrastructure.

Capital Markets Readiness

Prepare the company for the public markets, including audit readiness, financial controls, and investor materials.

Manage relationships with external auditors, investment banks, and financial institutions.

Support the drafting of regulatory filings, and assist in responses to regulatory and investor inquiries.

Strategic Financial Leadership

Support the CFO in formulating and implementing financial strategies aligned with the company's goals, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and growth.

Collaborate with other executives to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

Prepare and assist in communicating financial performance and insights to stakeholders, including the board of directors.

Monitor industry trends and economic factors to inform financial planning and strategy.

Contribute to managing cash flow, investment strategies, and capital structure decisions under the CFO's direction.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Build scalable team capabilities to support company growth, IPO-readiness, and post-IPO public company compliance.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

Experience

10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in the biotechnology or life sciences industry.

Strong preference for candidates with direct experience preparing for and / or executing an IPO.

Proven track record in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), treasury, and risk management.

Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, pre-commercial or clinical-stage environment.

Familiarity with oncology, drug development lifecycles, and biotech funding models (e.g., venture capital, licensing).

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations, and public company financial reporting requirements.

Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical tools.

Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance standards, and internal controls.

Leadership & Communication

Excellent leadership and team management abilities with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.

Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with executive teams, investors, and board members.

High level of integrity, sound judgment, strong strategic thinking and business acumen.

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 program 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.

Occasional overseas business travel

Competitive compensation 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.

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Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Strategy / Planning

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