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Glostrup, Capital Region, Denmark

As Finance Director, I lead strategic financial initiatives and ensure the efficient operation of the finance team, driving alignment with broader business goals. My key responsibilities include:• Leadership: Providing direction and support to a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development and achievement of strategic objectives.• Strategic Planning: Playing a central role in shaping and executing the company’s strategic plans, focusing on financial growth and long-term sustainability.• Process Optimization: Leading continuous improvement efforts to streamline financial processes, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce costs.• Stakeholder Management: Building and managing strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, financial institutions, auditors, and legal advisors, to ensure effective collaboration and compliance.• Ad Hoc Projects & Analyses: Leading ad hoc financial projects and delivering in-depth analyses to support data-driven decision-making at the executive level.

Glostrup, Capital Region, Denmark

In my role, I focus on delivering strategic financial insights and ensuring the company’s financial health through efficient processes and compliance. Key areas of responsibility include:• Financial Management Reporting (BI): Continuously enhancing BI tools to deliver timely, actionable insights to leadership.• Budgeting and Controlling: Overseeing budget preparation, implementation, and monitoring to ensure alignment with business goals.• Financial Statement Preparation: Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of materials for auditors to finalize annual statements.• Payroll Administration: Managing payroll with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and legal compliance.• Liquidity Management: Actively monitoring liquidity to ensure adequate funds for both operations and investments.• Inventory Management: Streamlining inventory processes to minimize costs and optimize turnover.• VAT Reporting: Ensuring precise and timely VAT reporting in full compliance with legal requirements.• Customer Credit Assessment: Evaluating credit risks and implementing policies to protect the company’s financial stability.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Responsible for the implementation of financial management and Performance Management solutions, with a focus on achieving Best Practice within Business Controlling and management reporting. My role required a deep understanding of the key processes that drive a finance department, as well as strong analytical skills.As a project manager, I led implementation projects aimed at optimizing financial processes and identifying suitable IT solutions to enhance the department’s efficiency. I was responsible for the entire project cycle, from planning to execution, and actively participated in sales meetings where I advised and collaborated with clients, primarily CFOs and international partners.

København, Hovedstaden, Danmark

Overordnet ansvar for den finansielle drift af Consumer-afdelingen. Herunder• Forecast & Budget• Rapportering til CFO• Udvikling af BI-rapporter til forretningen• Løbende sparring med e-commerce, marketing, salg og retail• Diverse rentabilitetsanalyser for forretningen• Udvikling af lønrammer for 200+ ansatte i butikker• Statuory & month-end reporting• Konsolidering

København, Hovedstaden, Danmark

København, Hovedstaden, Danmark

Vestergade 5-7, 1456 København

Birkerød, Hovedstaden, Danmark

Bachelor'S Degree, Ha Almen

Bachelor I Erhvervsøkonomi, Cand.Polit

Stx, Matematik & Fysik