I am a result-oriented, skillful and communicative leader with a proven track record of creating growth and building and developing high-performing teams. I thrive on creating growth and company value while developing people. Teamwork is the key to reaching highly set targets.My experience covers areas such as managing people and organizations (finance, HR, sustainability, IT, and communication), management teamwork, strategy planning and implementation, M&A including integration, sustainability strategy and reporting, establishing relevant KPI measures and follow-up, project management, business process quality, recruitment, financial analysis, budget and forecasting process, treasury (including cash-pool set up), internal control (financial as well as operational), training, tax law, financial reporting, accounting (Swedish and international), group accounting and annual report work.My strengths are to lead and navigate in a changing environment with professionalism and enthusiasm, by building strong relationships and seeing the big picture. I am goal oriented and attentive, have a problem-solving mindset and a positive attitude. I believe in making the difficult seem simple and placing focus on value added work. To question and improve are cornerstones in building successful companies and sustainability is an important element in all we do.
Jernbro Group
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Group CfoJernbro GroupSweden
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Group CfoUniwater Oct 2015 - PresentMain responsibilities:•Head of finance, HR, IT, sustainability and quality with responsibilities to strategically lead, organize and develop each area to support continuous growth. •Ensure growth via strategic planning, implementation and follow-up both organically and through acquisitions.•Process improvements related to strategy development and implementation, business plan preparation, M&A and financial reporting.Key achievements:•Established a well reputed brand (including brand and communication strategy, brand name and visual identity)•Actively driven growth from 200 msek to >1,5 billion sek•Established and implemented the Group sustainability strategy and reporting process •Successfully implemented a new ERP-system in one subsidiary•Landed a result improvement project where improvement over a year was >500%
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CfoCarrier Sweden Apr 2013 - Sep 2015Main responsibilities:•Head of the finance team at Carrier Sweden with responsibilities for financial reporting, project controlling, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, treasury and other financial related duties such as preparation of annual reports, tax filings and ad-hoc projects.•Process improvementsKey achievements:•Established finance processes to ensure high quality internal and external financial reporting.•Internal control improvements in areas such as credit notes, approval matrix, vendor master file administration, segregation of duties, access rights and reconciliations.•Successfully landed an outsourcing project.
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Finance Manager/Controller Product Supply DivisionFlexlink May 2011 - Mar 2013Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, SeMain responsibilities:•Leading the finance team at FlexLink Components AB (part of PSD) with responsibilities for financial reporting, project controlling, budgeting, forecasting, transfer pricing issues and other financial related duties such as preparation of annual reports, tax filings and ad-hoc projects. •PSD Area Controller, which includes consolidation of 5 operational units, monthly reporting and budget process ownership. The finance managers within the division report functionally to me and I act as support in various financial questions.•Responsible for the quality processes within PSD. Key achievements:•Established and implemented automated consolidated reports for PSD.•Established back-up routines for the finance team in order to handle short-term vacancies. This proved successful as our group delivered satisfactory results during a short-term sick-leave.•Automated and improved the monthly financial analysis and reporting.•Successfully created model to improve the planning of project resources.•Created model for sales forecast based on order intake. -
Group Accounting ControllerFlexlink Jun 2010 - Apr 2011Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, SeMain responsibilities:•Managing the finance manual for the FlexLink Group•Responsible for the internal audit process•Training of finance managers within the FlexLink group•Large project accounting and analysis•Main contact for external financial auditors•Responsible for improving the annual report and adherence to IFRSKey achievements:•Successfully introduced, planned and implemented a new process for the internal audit at the FlexLink Group, including audits of all units yearly. A presentation of the audit results was prepared and shared with FlexLink Group management team. •Applied for, was accepted and completed IMPACT (a leadership program within the FlexLink group) during 2010-2011.•Part of a team which received the task to identify ways of making the sales process more efficient within the FlexLink group. Presentation before the group management team was well received. -
Group Accounting ManagerFlexlink Aug 2008 - Jun 2010Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, SeMain responsibilities:•Consolidation of approximately 30 legal units within the FlexLink Group•Preparation of the monthly reporting package for the FlexLink Group, including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement•Preparation and implementation of AARO (group consolidation system), including preparing manuals and holding training sessions for the finance managers worldwide•Financial analysis of KPI’s and currency effects•Responsible for the preparation of the annual report and adherence to IFRS•Other ad-hoc projects such as R&D project control and implementing new VAT rulesKey achievements:•Successful implementation of AARO within the FlexLink group•VAT project leader, driver within the FlexLink group to ensure compliance with new VAT rules beginning January 1, 2010. I received positive feedback from everyone involved and the level of competence in terms of VAT rules within the Swedish companies of the FlexLink group improved tremendously. -
Approved AuditorErnst & Young 2006 - 2008London, Gb -
AuditorErnst & Young 2000 - 2006London, Gb -
Board MemberFjäderborgen Ab 2000 - 2002
Andréa Edstrom Education Details
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University Of GothenburgAccounting And Finance -
Arizona State UniversityAccounting -
Board CompanyBoard Education -
Michaël Berglund Board & Leadership ServicesM&A -
Norida LawBusiness Law With A Focus On Caontracting Law -
Flexlink AcademyManagement Trainee Program
Frequently Asked Questions about Andréa Edstrom
What company does Andréa Edstrom work for?
Andréa Edstrom works for Jernbro Group
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Andréa Edstrom's current role is Group CFO.
What schools did Andréa Edstrom attend?
Andréa Edstrom attended University Of Gothenburg, Arizona State University, Board Company, Michaël Berglund Board & Leadership Services, Norida Law, Flexlink Academy.
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