Experience

Bossard Denmark

• Denmark
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Mar 2019 - Present



VeryPatchwork

• Group CFO (Interim)

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark



Agnitio - A Bigtincan Company

• Denmark
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2018

  Copenhagen RESPONISBILITIES - Lead Financial Management, Forecasting & Planning - Member of Agnitio A/S Management Team - Process optimization - People Management (3 employees) - Risk Management - Investor Relations Management



Canon EMEA

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nordic Business Controlling Director

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Canon Danmark Responsibilities • Define and implement key Pan Nordic Financial & Business Controlling processes • Represent Nordics in European CFO Team • Setup Financial Month End Close procedures including checklist and management reporting • Lead implementation of Nordic reporting platform • Lead Nordic Budget process (Unit and Value) • Leader of projects related to reporting or processes in the Nordics. • Operational project lead in European Channel Management Projectwith a focus on… Show more Responsibilities • Define and implement key Pan Nordic Financial & Business Controlling processes • Represent Nordics in European CFO Team • Setup Financial Month End Close procedures including checklist and management reporting • Lead implementation of Nordic reporting platform • Lead Nordic Budget process (Unit and Value) • Leader of projects related to reporting or processes in the Nordics. • Operational project lead in European Channel Management Projectwith a focus on implementation of new Pricing Model across Europe (19 countries) Results: • Financial Month End Close check list and Management Reporting is in place and working efficiently • Successful implementation of Management Reporting package on Nordic Financial Figures as well as account performance (unit/value) and Market development (Market Growth and MASH) • Design of Nordic Marketing Investment controlling procedures is approved and implementation is in its beginning phase. Key Words: Director, Finance Management, Business Controlling, Strategy, Process Optimization

• Nordic Customer Development Director

  • May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Denmark Responsibilities • Project Lead in design of a Nordic Organization for Consumer Imaging Group • Soft Implemention Nordic business approach through coordination between the 4 Countries to ensure Nordic alignment on our business strategy and internal process alignment • Implementation of Sales and Marketing Strategies on a Nordic level • Leading development of Nordic Forecasting and Budget process Results: • New Nordic Organization implemented on May 1st based on my… Show more Responsibilities • Project Lead in design of a Nordic Organization for Consumer Imaging Group • Soft Implemention Nordic business approach through coordination between the 4 Countries to ensure Nordic alignment on our business strategy and internal process alignment • Implementation of Sales and Marketing Strategies on a Nordic level • Leading development of Nordic Forecasting and Budget process Results: • New Nordic Organization implemented on May 1st based on my recommendations on design and reporting structure • Structured communication between the 4 Countries Management has been achieved • Successful implementation of Nordic Investment Controlling including ROI and KPI controlling processes • Strengthened relationship between the Nordic Organization and Key Stakeholders in Canon Europe through communication and best practice sharing. • Nordic budget process implemented in Budget for H2 2013 • Implementation of aligned Account Management processes across the Nordics

• Customer Development Manager - Canon EMEA

  • Jul 2011 - May 2012

  London, United Kingdom Responsibilities • Management of Business Support team for Corporate and International account • Team of 5 professionals • Responsible for European Budget and Forecasting Process for C&IA Accounts • Sales performance controlling and Gap analysis • Manager of Business Development projects Results • Lead implementation of crisis management processes between Canon Europe and Countries after the Tsunami in Japan to ensure allocation of products with tight supply was… Show more Responsibilities • Management of Business Support team for Corporate and International account • Team of 5 professionals • Responsible for European Budget and Forecasting Process for C&IA Accounts • Sales performance controlling and Gap analysis • Manager of Business Development projects Results • Lead implementation of crisis management processes between Canon Europe and Countries after the Tsunami in Japan to ensure allocation of products with tight supply was optimized to ensure MASH and Sell-out. • Initiated Channel Management Project which became one of 3 key goals for 2012 presented by Head of Consumer Imaging at Canon Europe Kick-off event • Project manager of project to ensure successful implementation of new contracts and reporting structure for Buying Groups in Europe. • Improved People Management processes through weekly individual face 2 face meetings, clear objectives setting and Monthly team meetings

• European Financial Analysis Manager - Consumer Imaging Group

  • May 2009 - Aug 2011

  London, United Kingdom Responsibilities • Re-build team after department was transferred from Amsterdam to London with only 2 out of 8 employees transferring • € 2.7Bn Revenue and €224M PBT controlling responsibility covering 18 countries and 12 product groups • People Management of 4 professionals • European Budget Process Owner (Country/Product/Channel) • Country and Product performance analysis • Monthly Performance Review presentations to Management Team • Finance representative in Business… Show more Responsibilities • Re-build team after department was transferred from Amsterdam to London with only 2 out of 8 employees transferring • € 2.7Bn Revenue and €224M PBT controlling responsibility covering 18 countries and 12 product groups • People Management of 4 professionals • European Budget Process Owner (Country/Product/Channel) • Country and Product performance analysis • Monthly Performance Review presentations to Management Team • Finance representative in Business Development Projects • Ensure compliance with regulations and document in accordance with requirements • Key contact person for Internal and External Audit (Financial Audit and SOX Audit) Results • Recruitment of new team, prioritization of procedures and review of current processes in order to maintain our commitments to the business stakeholders after the move from Amsterdam • Completion of Financial Audits and SOX Audits without remarks • Implementation of structured processes for Month End Close with clear ownership of tasks which has made the process more efficient both in time and quality • Setup Performance Measurement processes with the team including clearly defined objectives, measurements, training plans, development opportunities combined with bi-weekly catch-up meetings. • Nominated for a “One Canon” (Employee of the Year – Canon Europe) award in 2009



Canon Danmark A/S

• Accounting Manager

  • Mar 2008 - May 2009

  Soeborg, Denmark Responsibilities • People Management of 4 employees • Reconcilliation reviews and sign-off • Key contact for Internal & External Audit • Process improvement projects • Responsible for preparing Financial Statement and Tax Statement Results • External Audit and SOX audit with no remarks • Improved efficiency in Month end close processes (3 days to 1.5 days) • Implementation of Management Reporting process



Canon Denmark A/S

• Financial controller

  • Jun 2007 - Feb 2008

  • Financial Account Reconcilliation • Variance Analysis Sales, Gross Profit and SGA • SOX compliance responsible • Key contact for Oracle Issues Results • Exernal Audit and SOX reporting with no remarks • Full review and clean up of financial accruals older than 12 mths.



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Auditor

  • Aug 2004 - Jun 2007

  Copenhagen Area, Denmark • SOX audits • Management of Audit of Financial Statements for SME Accounts • Accounting services for SME Accounts • Preparation of Company Tax statements SME • Training of new staff Results • Good feedback from leading partners on the accounts • Managed my own audit accounts and got my own audit team • My introduction plan for new staff became a HR tool for the full department

• Junior assistant

  • Aug 2004 - Apr 2006