Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
On behalf of our customer Quantica – an international group – Basico is looking for an exceptional Group CFO to architect and lead the financial infrastructure of Quantica's newly formed holding company based in Denmark. Quantica is a venture-backed additive manufacturing technology company pioneering breakthrough printhead innovation. They have developed proprietary high-viscosity jetting technology (NovoJet™) that enables printing with functional materials previously considered impossible. What sets Quantica apart: International, multidisciplinary organisation operating across multiple markets
Well-funded through strategic VC partnerships
Colleagues from five continents; English is their working language
The opportunity You'll transform the financial operations from a single-entity startup into a professionally managed, multi-jurisdictional group ready for rapid scale and institutional investment. Based in Denmark, you'll navigate complex international accounting, multi-entity consolidation and high-growth financing while maintaining startup agility.
Core responsibilities Financial architecture & Group structure Design and implement financial governance for holding company based in Denmark across international entities
Lead post-merger financial integration, harmonising systems and establishing group-wide controls
Ensure compliance with local GAAP, tax regulations, and statutory reporting
Financial operations & scaling Build scalable financial systems to support continued growth
Manage multi-currency operations, inter-company financing, and cash flow optimisation
Maintain rigorous liquidity management across jurisdictions
Strategic finance & investor relations Partner with the CEO on Series A/B/C fundraising, due diligence, and term sheet negotiations
Deliver executive-level insights to the Board and manage relationships with VCs (Novo Holdings, EIFO etc.)
Serve as the primary financial contact for investors, auditors, banks, and tax authorities.
Leadership & team building Lead recruitment and development of a small, international finance team
Partner cross-functionally with CTO, operations, and commercial teams
Manage distributed teams across multiple time zones and cultures
What you bring Required: 10+ years’ finance experience, 5+ years as CFO/Finance Director at high-growth tech companies
Multi-entity expertise: Managing finances across multiple jurisdictions (Denmark, Germany or EU)
Startup/scale-up experience: Fundraising cycles, burn rate management, rapid growth
International accounting: IFRS, local GAAP, cross-border consolidation
Qualified accountant (CPA, CA, ACCA, Wirtschaftsprüfer or equivalent)
Fluent in English; German or Danish is a strong plus
Preferred: Experience from deep-tech or hardware environments
Experience with growth transformations or complex change journeys
ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics)
Familiarity with international markets and investor reporting
Key competencies Strategic operator: Expert in financial architecture, but hands-on when needed ‒ closing books, optimising models or negotiating contracts Cultural leader: Thrive managing teams across countries, time zones and cultures through transparency and clear communication Startup resilience: Navigate funding gaps, pivots and rapid change while maintaining focus and stakeholder confidence Exceptional communicator: Translate complex finance for technical teams, inspire investor confidence, and negotiate with authorities ‒ all with relentless execution focus
What Quantica offers Equity ownership in high-potential deep-tech venture
Strategic leadership role with direct Board exposure
Competitive compensation: Base salary, bonus, and equity
Flexible hybrid working setup with Denmark as the base
Relocation support available.
Location Primary: Denmark (Copenhagen area preferred) Travel: to our entities across Europe (approx. 25% ‒ 3-5 days/month) Visa support: Available for qualified candidates.
Application Please forward your application and your CV via the link below to Basico. You are welcome to contact Director, Executive Search & Recruitment, Gitte Hjortskov Larsen on phone +45 2510 2217 if you have any questions about the position. Please note that response times may be extended during the holiday season.