BE THE NEW

Treasury Senior Manager

in a biotech company focused on the discovery, design and development of innovative peptide-based medicines

We are looking for a new Treasury Senior Manager, who will play a key role in our Finance organization. This is a unique opportunity to lead the treasury function for Zealand Pharma, a C25 listed biotech company (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL), who has successfully managed to raise substantial capital these last years, of which recently DKK 7 billion in June 2024 (largest ever Nordic biotech, and largest ever European biotech capital raise with development stage funding).

If you have a passion for investment and cash flow management, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities with an independent attitude, we want to bond with you.

The position reports to the VP Finance & Accounting. You will be working out of Zealand Pharma’s group offices in Søborg, Denmark.

Responsibilities

Strategic Treasury Management:

Lead the treasury function for Zealand Pharma, develop and implement a comprehensive treasury strategy aligned with the company’s financial goals and objectives.
Evaluate and optimize the company’s capital structure, including debt and equity financing.
Oversee the company’s debt portfolio, including debt issuance, refinancing, and repayment strategies.
Evaluate and update the company’s Treasury Policy in alignment with the company’s Audit Committee.

Cash Flow Management:

Oversee the company’s investment portfolio and investment decisions, maximizing yield and ensuring optimal returns within the agreed risk profile.
Manage global cash positions and forecast cash flows to ensure adequate liquidity for operational and investment needs.

Bank and External Relationship Management:

Act as the company’s main representative towards banks, lenders, financial institutions and agencies, and the broader Nordic treasury network.
Develop and maintain banking relationships to support the company’s cash management needs.

Risk Management and Compliance:

Identify, assess, and manage financial risks, including interest rate, foreign exchange, and credit risks.
Perform internal controls requirements in connection with these risks.
Implement risk mitigation strategies, including hedging programs and other financial instruments.
Monitor compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Operational Management, Reporting & Analysis:

Perform day-to-day treasury related tasks in cash management, accounting or systems administration.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the accounting, tax, and legal teams, to ensure alignment of treasury activities with overall business objectives.
Provide regular reports and analysis to senior management and the Board of Directors on treasury activities and financial market trends.

Finance transformation:

Implement treasury systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and security of financial transactions.

Candidate profile

The Treasury Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the company's treasury strategy and optimizing liquidity across our global operations. This role requires a strategic leader who is also hands-on, with the ability to navigate complex financial markets and contribute to the overall financial health of the company. The Treasury Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in risk management, cash flow forecasting, and capital allocation. This know-how will have been gained through a similar experience in an international corporation.

Attitude is as important as functional skills, the candidate will be displaying a humble, service minded ‘can do’ attitude, be a team player, and will be living up our Zealand Pharma’s DNA and values. The candidate will furthermore be comfortable with change, working as part of the team to improve processes and systems in the organization, with the knowledge of “what goods looks like” in the field of treasury.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional certification in treasury is desirable.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in treasury management.
Experience in an international company is desired.
Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and treasury systems.
Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
English fluency written and spoken is required, Danish is a plus.

Bonding to innovate

Our employees are fundamental to our success, and we continue to be able to attract and retain people with vast experience and talent. We have a unique culture, characterized by excellent teamwork and strong engagement across the organization.

Making bonds is at the core of everything we do. Let it be discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, engaging with our partners or connecting with each other.

We bond as a result of our entrepreneurial culture where our people are encouraged to pursue their ideas and turn them into reality. We bond by being curious about each other’s knowledge and expertise.

We bond through playfulness as a team, allowing ourselves to challenge common thinking, sowing the seeds of future innovation. We bond by making Zealand Pharma a place where everyone is heard and contributes to the success, we all want to experience.

The Zealand Pharma DNA builds on four values: (1) We are bold, (2) We empower people, (3) We work as one team, and (4) We can be trusted.

Let’s bond and be bold

We offer a combined compensation package which includes a base salary, pension, bonus, and an attractive employee share program. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer health insurance, use of massage, fitness, and a range of social clubs and activities.

To find out more about working at Zealand, visit our career site.

Interested? Please apply as soon as possible and no later than September 27, 2024. The applications will be reviewed as they come in.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Vice President, Joseph Chemali on JChemali@zealandpharma.com

About Zealand Pharma A/S

Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) ("Zealand") is a Danish biotechnology company on a mission to change lives with next generation peptide medicines. In our effort to reach our goals bonding is at the core of everything we do. Let it be discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, engaging with partners or connecting with each other. This has led to more than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand having advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market. Zealand’s current pipeline of internal product candidates focus on specialty gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Additionally, the portfolio includes clinical license collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim and pre-clinical license collaboration with Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Zealand is based in Copenhagen (Søborg), Denmark. For further information about the Company's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com or bond with us through LinkedIn.