Peter Ernst Stryger

AI-Enabled Business Partner | Financial Insight & Strategic Sparring | Data-Driven Decision Making | ERP/BI Transformation | Cost Optimization & Process Efficiency

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

AI-Enabled Business Partner | Translating Data into Strategic Insights With 20+ years in finance and business controlling across IT, consulting, insurance, and environmental sectors, I specialize in turning complex data into actionable business recommendations. My approach combines financial acumen with a passion for technology—particularly AI—to drive efficiency, automation, and strategic clarity. What I Bring to the Table: Strategic Sparring: Partnering with leadership to align financial and operational goals, using data to challenge assumptions and identify opportunities. AI-Augmented Analysis: Leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude) to accelerate modeling, scenario planning, and decision-making—so you get insights faster, without the noise. ERP & BI Transformation: Hands-on experience with NAV, Oracle, and FP&A migrations, ensuring financial systems support (not hinder) business growth. Cost & Process Optimization: From CAPEX/OPEX management to KPI reporting, I focus on what moves the needle for the organization. How I Work: Collaborative: I thrive in cross-functional teams, bridging finance with operations, HR, and supply chain to deliver holistic solutions. Pragmatic: No jargon, no overpromising—just clear, actionable insights tailored to your business context. Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with SQL (basic), Excel modeling, and AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows and uncover hidden value. Why It Matters: In a world where data is abundant but insights are scarce, I help organizations cut through the complexity. Whether it’s refining a business case, stress-testing a strategy with AI, or navigating an ERP upgrade, my goal is to make finance a strategic asset—not just a reporting function. Open to collaborations where I can add value as a trusted financial and strategic partner—without the management overhead.

Experience

  • Dansk Retursystem A/S (9 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Finance Business Partner
      Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

      - Strategic, tactic and operational sparring - Screening, building and following up on Business Cases - Ad hoc analysis and reporting - In charge of expanded budget process, including review packages - Stakeholder management

    • Finance Business Partner
      Oct 2018 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Business Partner for the Supply Chain and HR Directors, covering a business area of 300+ employees and approx 50 vehicles, encompassing the logistics and production as well as supporting the HR function. Strategic optimization and sparring with the management team.

    • Business Controller / Business Partner
      Nov 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs

      A role combining Business Partnering and - Controlling with Financial Controlling My work tasks include: - Ad hoc deliveries to management and board - Part of the logistics management team - Developing and maintaining ongoing reporting on KPI, variances and ad hoc - Project lead on the budgeting and forecast process - Assisting in preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements - Assisting in preparations for annual audit - Preparing regulatory reporting to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • Controller at ASE
    Aug 2008 - Oct 2016 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    General controller role, with both financial and business focus, reporting to the CFO. - Responsible for budgeting & reporting - Preparation of quarterly reporting package - Ad hoc financial controlling - Managing internal projects toward renewal of the accounting department - Implementation of e-invoice workflow solution - Preparation for annual audit - Preparation for regulatory reporting - Integration of CRM and migration of ERP system - Project management on design and implementation of NAV 2013 system - Business Partner for the rest of the organisation

  • Site Financial Controller at Sitel Denmark Aps
    Mar 2008 - Jul 2008 · 5 mos

  • Country Finance Accountant at Avanade
    2005 - Feb 2008 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    First backoffice employee in the danish branch of Avanade. Participated in setting up the company in Denmark, and building the financial reporting and analysis needed to fit within the nordic reporting framework. - Participated in the startup in Denmark - Contact with auditors, tax authorities etc. - Setup of financial reporting and analysis framework in the nordic region - Follow up on project accounting - Sales invoicing - Coordination of remuneration with outsourced payroll function - Contact to EMEA Shared Service Centre - Ad hoc analysis for Danish management - General tasks beyond the finance function towards the setup of a new company - Participated in the integration of an acquired company

  • Orange Business Services (5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Sales Operations Analyst
      Feb 2002 - Oct 2005 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      In charge of sales reporting and analysis for the nordic organisation. - Responsible for reporting and analysis of sales in the nordic region. - Preparation of monthly reporting package - Review of sales and pipeline - Ad hoc support for the nordic GM - Coordination with EMEA region lead on reporting requirements - Preparation of forecast data

    • Country Finance Accountant
      Feb 2000 - Feb 2002 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      In charge of day-to-day financial operations of the danish branch of the nordic organisation. - Contact to EMEA Shared Service Centre - Daily controlling and bookkeeping - Preparation of material for annual audit - Monthly close follow up and reporting - Payroll processing - Budgeting