Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Finance leader with a Big 4 audit background and experience in leading multi-country finance functions and group finance functions within private equity-backed environments. I enjoy assisting organizations build scalable finance operations. My experience spans financial reporting, technical accounting, tax strategy, treasury, management reporting, audit management, process improvement, due diligence, integration of acquisitions, private equity environments and further. One of the highlights of my career was assisting in the successful sale of an organization, partnering across finance, tax, legal, operations, and executive leadership to manage the transaction process and position the business for acquisition. Currently exploring my next opportunity where I can bring operational leadership, strategic finance expertise, supporting strategic growth initiatives and transaction experience to a growth-oriented organization.
As a finance leader at group.one, I was responsible for leading accounting, financial reporting, and tax operations across the Nordics, Benelux, and Rest of World regions within a multinational, private equity-backed SaaS & technology organization. And further I was responsible for the Group finance function. I led both regional and group-level finance functions with responsibility for financial reporting, technical accounting, tax strategy, treasury, cash management, audit coordination, compliance, internal controls, and process optimization across multiple international entities. Partnered closely with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives, operational scaling and integration of acquisitions, and organizational growth in a fast-paced environment. Further I played a significant role in preparing and navigating the successful exit of the company in 2023, supporting in the due diligence, transaction readiness, and cross-functional coordination throughout the process. I managed and developed international finance teams while driving standardization, operational efficiencies, and scalable finance processes across jurisdictions. Worked extensively across multinational environments with a focus on governance, compliance, and delivering high-quality financial insight to support business decision-making.
As a Finance Business Partner, I was responsible for supporting commercial and operational functions. Partnered closely with business leaders to provide financial insight, performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision support to drive operational efficiency and business growth. Acted as a key partner between finance and operations, translating financial data into actionable recommendations and supporting decision-making across the organization. Contributed to management reporting, financial planning processes, cost optimization initiatives, KPI reporting and performance management. I worked collaboratively across the organization to improve financial transparency, strengthen processes, and support scalable operations while ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
I started my career in audit as an Audit Trainee and progressed through increasing levels of responsibility over 7–8 years to ultimately served as Audit Manager. I managed audit engagements for multinational and private equity-backed clients across a range of industries, with responsibility for financial statement audits, risk assessments, internal controls, technical accounting matters, and stakeholder management. Led audit teams through complex engagements while ensuring high-quality delivery, regulatory compliance, and adherence to reporting deadlines. Further I worked closely with senior management and finance teams to provide insight on financial reporting, process improvements, governance, and control environments. Developed strong expertise in external reporting, audit methodology, project management, and client relationship management within fast-paced international environments. Progressing from trainee to manager reflects a strong track record of performance, leadership development, and the ability to manage increasingly complex client portfolios and cross-functional teams.