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Oslo, NO

Oslo, NO

Oslo, NO

This company is a new entrant in the supply of high purity quartz to the solar and semi-conductor industry and was created as a joint-venture between Imerys, listed in Paris, and the Norwegian family-owned company Norsk Mineral. The company got entities in Norway, France, the US, and China. TQC is experiencing intense growth, where sales increased over.

CFO at Onninen AS (annual turnover: 2.3-2.4 billion NOK), a leading electrical wholesaler primarily catering to contractors and the industrial sector in Norway.I held the responsibility for the finance department in Norway and served as the secretary to the board. The department comprised 16 full-time professionals, segmented into three specialized units.

Oslo, NO

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a turnover of approximately 380 million NOK in 2013. I was instrumental in the sales of wear parts and supplies to franchise workshops and consumers through our proprietary and.
• Pioneered the transformation of the finance department into a modern, future-oriented entity through comprehensive reorganization.
• Enhanced the efficacy of management reporting, contributing to more informed decision-making processes.
• Optimized chain operations and implemented effective monitoring strategies for the company's BilXtra stores.
• Cultivated a culture of data-driven decision-making, fostering a 'culture of numbers.
• Oversaw a broad range of financial operations, including accounting, financing, reporting, analysis, and budgeting.

Tilst, Denmark, DK

• Participated in the establishment of a building materials chain in Norway, serving as the Finance Manager.Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the operational routines at the head office and warehouse.
• Recruited a new finance department consisting of 9 team members.
• Helped monitor operational routines in administration and warehouse.
• Supported quality accounting practices.
• Assisted in managing financing operations.

Kolbotn, NO

• As an Operations Manager at Jernia, I oversaw operations, gross profit, and store data for 47 proprietary stores, generating sales exceeding 500 million NOK in 2005. Key responsibilities were:
• Monitoring and enhancing the performance of our proprietary stores, driving profitability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborating closely with regional leaders, providing them with the necessary support for implementing routines and managing key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Developing and updating comprehensive operational manuals and personnel handbooks, ensuring all staff were well-informed and processes were streamlined.
• Taking ownership of the development and maintenance of store data, leveraging this information to make data-driven decisions and strategies.This experience has honed my skills in operations management, team.

Majorstuen, Oslo, NO

OSLO, Oslo, NO

Siviløkonom, Economics

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