Senior Accouting Manager
Bavarian Nordic A/S
Join us as a Senior Accounting Manager in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will lead the Danish accounting and payroll team, drive process improvements, and act as global process owner for the transactional accounting process including system development for travel expense and procure-to-pay systems. You will also be responsible for managing the accounting operations of our smaller subsidiaries.
You will be reporting to the Group Finance Director and work alongside a passionate Finance team of 40 colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Danish accounting and payroll team of 6 employees:
Together with the team optimize processes where it is relevant to ensure scalability and efficiency in the processes. Ensure that monthly closing process is followed including closing of books, reconciliations, and review.
- System Development: Lead development for travel expense and procure-to-pay systems, standardizing financial processes across the group. Support the 2025 rollout of a new procure-to-pay system and contribute to the ERP upgrade, optimizing VAT, Intrastat, and Danish statistical reporting.
- Accounting for Minor Subsidiaries: Oversee the accounting operations for small subsidiaries (1-10 employees), including payroll, bookkeeping, and annual accounts. Act as the main contact for service providers for some of our minor subsidiaries, ensuring efficient processes and collaboration. Accounting for other minor subsidiaries is handled by the Danish accounting team. Manage selection of payroll and accounting providers when establishing new subsidiaries.
Qualifications
- You have more than 5 years of experience in managing an accounting and payroll team.
- You have experience with process optimization and implementation.
- You have practical knowledge of financial systems and experience from participating in system implementations and upgrades.
- You blend managerial oversight with strong hands-on execution experience and willingness.
We are seeking an outgoing and approachable leader who excels at building strong relationships across the organization. You are confident engaging in dialogue at all levels, addressing conflicts constructively, and following up on key initiatives. As a leader, you prioritize supporting your team, fostering their well-being, and cultivating a positive and collaborative work environment.
Why join us?
At Bavarian Nordic, we are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing vaccines. With over 1,600 colleagues globally, we are dedicated to making a difference and saving lives.
Our company constantly evolves, and we embrace change as an opportunity for growth and innovation.
In this position we value agility and adaptability, embracing new challenges and shifting priorities to meet our company’s strategic goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and feel energized by change, this is the place for you.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV through our website. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.
Further Information
For inquiries, please contact Group Finance Director Heidi Ringer Dethlefsen at
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Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic! Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Hellerup, Philip Heymans Alle 3
