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Does it excite you to work with external financial reporting and technical IFRS accounting? If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities, then you could be our new colleague. As our new Senior External Reporting Manager, you will play a central role in Zealand Pharma’s external financial reporting and technical accounting. The role spans quarterly and annual reporting, IFRS assessments for complex transactions, and cross-functional controlling and improvement projects. You will report to the Head of Reporting & Analytics and collaborate closely with Financial Controlling & Operations, Investor Relations, and external auditors to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.
Job Responsibility:
Lead preparation of quarterly earnings materials, including financial statements, notes, management commentary, and supporting analyses
Coordinate inputs to the Annual Report per IFRS and Danish requirements
ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of disclosures
Act as key point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders
Prepare and document technical accounting assessments (e.g., partnerships, collaborations, licensing, acquisitions, financing, complex contracts) and align with auditors
Support month-end close with analytical controls
maintain accounting policies and the accounting manual
Drive or support finance projects (systems improvements, process automation, implementation of new standards) and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
About 5 years of experience in auditing from a recognized firm (Big Four or equivalent), typically having reached the Senior Associate or Manager level
Proven knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting analyses
Experience with consolidations, ERP, and financial reporting tools, e.g. Konsolidator, Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations
Strong analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective stakeholder management and clear communication in English
Nice to have:
Experience in biotech/pharma, life sciences, or R&D-intensive environments