VP Business Finance, Food & Beverage Biosolutions at Novonesis

Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Finance, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Financial Modeling, Collaboration, Coaching, Sustainability, Operational Discipline, Growth Mindset, Business Acumen, Decision Making, Investment Planning, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Financial Control, Innovation

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Are you ready for a new beginning? We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology. Our purpose points the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. We’re here to better our world with biology. Are you a strategic finance leader ready to partner with our high-growth Food & Beverage business area and make a lasting impact? At Novonesis, we are looking for a VP Business Finance, Food & Beverage Biosolutions (FBB) to join our team. You’ll join Novonesis at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. The company is present across multiple end markets with strong capabilities to deliver value-adding solutions for tailored customer needs. Novonesis’ distinct position is built on three capabilities: deep customer understanding, unparalleled innovation and an exceptional ability to scale and produce robust and affordable biosolutions. In a world with a growing population, increasing energy needs, evolving nutritional and health trends, as well as climate risks, the company sees a strong and increasing demand for biosolutions. You will steer and navigate the business to meet the clear growth ambitions. Welcome to Business Finance at Novonesis In this role, you will act as a close and trusted strategic business partner to the Executive Vice President of one of our largest and fastest-growing business areas. Here you will drive key initiatives, provide actionable insights, and facilitate decision-making to support the continued success, working closely with senior leaders across the organization to help chart the best course for the business area. In addition to leading a small, dedicated team within a global organization spanning multiple regions and cultures, you’ll join a large and diverse global Business Finance function of nearly 100 colleagues, offering a strong professional environment with skilled and inspiring individuals. Reporting directly to the SVP of Group & Commercial Business Finance, you will be a key player in collaborating across financial and commercial areas to guide, support, and share best practices to continuously raise the bar, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and an enterprise mindset. As VP Business Finance you will make an impact by: Acting as the strategic finance business partner for the Food and Beverage Biosolutions business area – working closely with commercial leadership, Operations, and R&D. Translating the business unit’s strategy into actionable financial and operational KPIs, investment plans and forecasts, supported by robust business cases where relevant. Acting as a trusted partner and advisor by delivering actionable insights, challenging assumptions, and supporting strategic decisions to drive growth, improve margins, and sustainable value creation including sustainability-focused finance practice. Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing finance team positioned at the intersection of business and corporate finance, driving agile execution, fostering collaboration, and ensuring robust financial control. What we’re looking for in the ideal candidate: Proven experience leading finance functions within commercial or business-focused areas, ideally in dynamic, international, and growth-oriented environments. Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to collaborate closely with business leaders, while being able to balance the responsibility of both supporting and challenging when necessary. Confidence in your strategic and financial toolbox to voice your opinion, argue your case, and support it with fact-based data to strengthen your recommendations. The ability to apply analytical rigor, develop models, and work effectively within complex environments involving global operations and diverse portfolios. A mindset oriented to both growth and operational discipline - supporting a company scaling rapidly in demanding markets. Proven passion for sustainability, biosolutions or transformative industries is highly regarded, but not a requirement. Location: Lyngby, Denmark Application deadline: Wednesday 10/12-2025. If this role sounds interesting and relevant to you, please apply by submitting your CV along with a few lines about your motivation for the position. Candidates will be invited for interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible Contact information: If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Partner, Martin Buus Schlager at MARTS@novonesis.com. Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today! At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Want to learn more? Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com Not the right fit for you? Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away. Stay alert: Avoid recruitment scams At Novonesis, we are committed to maintaining a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be aware of potential scams targeting job seekers and take note of the following: Novonesis will never ask for sensitive personal information, such as bank account details, Social Security numbers, or passwords, at any stage of the hiring process. Novonesis does not make employment offers without conducting interviews with candidates. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from Novonesis, please do not share any personal or financial information. We encourage you to verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us directly through our official channels. Create a job alert, and we’ll let you know when new opportunities matching your interests open up. To create a job alert: Click this link to set up a job alert. Please note: You’ll need to sign in or create an account to proceed. Once signed in, select “Create Job Alert”. Choose the job categories and locations that match your interests. Click “Create” - and we’ll notify you directly when a relevant position is posted. Choose a career that matters - and never miss an opportunity to make a difference. In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis. We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic finance business partner for the Food and Beverage Biosolutions business area, driving key initiatives and providing actionable insights. Lead a high-performing finance team while collaborating with senior leaders to support growth and sustainable value creation.