Head of Finance
Sparrow Quantum
Accounting & Finance
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Take Flight in the Quantum Ecosystem
Would you be excited to help bring cutting-edge quantum technologies to the world by building a strong financial foundation for a fast-scaling deep-tech company?
Join Sparrow Quantum as we scale from a pioneering deep-tech company into a global leader in quantum photonics and help bring quantum technologies from the lab into real-world impact.
Sparrow Quantum is seeking a Head of Finance to lead our financial operations, reporting, controls, and planning as we prepare for our next growth phase. This is a unique opportunity to build and run the financial backbone of a deep-tech company at the forefront of quantum technology, while supporting selected operational and administrative areas.
About the Position
You will be responsible for Sparrow Quantum’s financial operations and core financial infrastructure, ensuring the company is well prepared for growth, investor processes, and external requirements.
This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on execution, structure, and reliability across finance, while also overseeing selected administrative and operational processes.
You will work closely with the CEO, CQO, and executive leadership team and lead a lean internal support team consisting of a junior financial analyst, a project manager focused on grant coordination and grant writing, and a part-time legal counsel. You will also coordinate with experienced external specialists supporting areas such as accounting, payroll, tax, and selected administrative processes.
You will serve as the central owner of finance, with secondary responsibility for selected operational and administrative areas, and the scope is expected to expand over time.
Responsibilities
Finance
Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management, and runway planning
Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting
Oversee audits, accounting processes, and collaboration with external finance partners
Build and improve financial systems, tools, and processes, including ERP and reporting setup
Maintain strong financial controls, governance, and compliance
Funding Support & Due Diligence
Prepare financial materials and data rooms for fundraising and due diligence processes
Ensure the organisation is continuously investor- and due diligence-ready
Support the CEO and CQO in investor dialogue with clear, high-quality financial input
Grants & Public Funding
Oversee the financial management of publicly funded projects
Ensure compliance with funding requirements and reporting obligations
Contribute to grant budgeting, financial documentation, and coordination with internal grant support resources
Administrative Interfaces
Oversee selected administrative processes and stakeholders relevant to the company’s financial and operational infrastructure
HR & Organisational Support
Support selected HR administrative processes, such as compensation and policies
What You Bring
You don’t need to tick every box to thrive in this role – we value diverse backgrounds and working styles.
Strong financial operator: You enjoy building robust processes, improving visibility, and ensuring financial discipline as the business scales.
Structured and detail-oriented: You bring clarity, rigour, and follow-through to financial planning, reporting, and governance.
Solid finance foundation: You have strong capabilities across finance, accounting, reporting, and financial planning.
Hands-on and collaborative: You work effectively across leadership and the wider organisation, and are comfortable combining detailed execution with sound judgment.
Whether you’re a structured owl, a creative crow, or something in between, we welcome birds of all feathers.
Must-Have Skills
Strong background in finance, accounting, or financial operations
Experience with budgeting, reporting, and cash management
Experience supporting due diligence or fundraising processes
Familiarity with audits, compliance, and governance processes
Experience with public funding and/or grant management
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience from a start-up or scale-up environment
Exposure to venture funding and investor processes
Experience managing external partners such as auditors and finance providers
Experience with ERP systems or finance system implementation
Exposure to broader business support functions, such as HR administration and internal operations
Growth Path
This role is initially focused on building and owning a strong financial backbone for the company, while overseeing selected operational and administrative areas. As Sparrow Quantum scales, the scope and seniority of the role are expected to evolve in line with company needs and the successful candidate’s profile. For the right candidate, the role may also be shaped from the outset as a broader financial leadership position, including at VP of Finance or CFO level.
Why Sparrow Quantum?
Passionate International Team – Join a group of committed professionals where your perspective and initiative have a direct impact
Cutting-Edge Projects and Collaborators – Work with world-leading researchers and innovators to shape quantum technology's future
Growth and Learning – Be part of a supportive culture with mentoring, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to evolve your role
Career Progression – Grow into new areas as our partnerships and projects expand
Inclusive Culture – We value diversity and prioritize employee well-being and flexibility
How to Apply
Apply via our careers page (https://sparrowquantum.com/careers) with your CV and a short cover letter. If you're curious, capable, and ready to take flight – we’d love to hear from you.
Application deadline: May 18, 2026
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at our Copenhagen office. If a candidate is not currently located in the Greater Copenhagen Area, travel and accommodation costs will be covered by Sparrow Quantum.
We are looking to welcome the right candidate in the near term and will review applications on a rolling basis, with flexibility on the exact start date.
We are based in Copenhagen and offer relocation support for the right candidate.
For further information, please get in touch with Kurt Stokbro, CEO, at +45 51320610 or Peter Lodahl, CQO, at +45 20565303.
About Sparrow Quantum
Sparrow Quantum is a Danish quantum technology company dedicated to advancing light-matter interfaces for quantum technologies. We are recognized globally for our high-performance single-photon sources and our foundational contributions to the quantum internet and quantum computing.