CFO

At Desenio Group, a European e-commerce market leader, we are passionate about interior decor and design! Our business idea is simple: on-trend, attractive decor should be available to everyone. Since our inception, we have seen boom and bust and for the last 12 months we have been on a turnaround journey that is now kicking into the next gear. We are looking for an experienced CFO to help us take the next steps in building a fast-growth, highly profitable enterprise.

We are looking for a CFO to help us strengthen our position across 30+ countries, continuing to build our back-end structures while helping us re-establish our position in the capital markets. As CFO, you will serve as a trusted partner to the CEO being the owner of the financial performance while also becoming a trusted link to the finance community. While reporting to the CEO you will frequently interact with the Board and drive financial analysis and reporting for Board meetings.

You'll own the full finance agenda - from investor relations and capital markets to financial closing, M&A and business transformation. Equally important, you'll be a hands-on leader who builds capability, elevates the finance function and makes sure the numbers tell a story that drives the business forward.

You will be part of the management team and report directly to the CEO. You will lead a team of eight with two direct reports: Group Accounting Manager and Business Controller. Desenio works ever more intensely with AI tools also in the finance function, and a familiarity with the space and a passion for new approaches is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Processes & Reporting

• Own the full financial closing - monthly, quarterly, year-end and lead annual report preparation together with the team
• Manage the external audit relationship and ensure strong governance and internal controls
• Own the ERP system and partner with key stakeholders to ensure data accuracy
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and listed-company requirements

Performance & Business Control

• Own budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Drive the OKR framework and align financial targets with business priorities
• Define and monitor KPIs, delivering clear performance insights to the management team

Investor Relations & Capital Markets 

• Own the investor relations agenda - managing relationships with investors, banks, and auditors
• Ensure timely, accurate and compliant financial communications to the market
• Lead capital markets activities including results presentations

Strategy, M&A & Transformation

• Partner with the CEO to shape financial strategy and drive the company's long-term direction
• Lead M&A processes - from due diligence and structuring through to integration
• Drive financial strategy through transformation and change, including turnaround situations

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and inspire the finance team of eight across accounting and business control
• Continue to develop and scale the finance function: processes, systems, and capabilities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 10+ years’ finance experience with strong knowledge of accounting, business control, treasury and governance
• Proven track record of managing financial process at a listed company, ideally in a CFO position
• Demonstrated ability to build or significantly scale a finance function, including processes, KPI frameworks and systems
• Proven experience in investor relations and capital markets, including presenting to investors and analysts
• Leadership experience in developing and motivating a team
• Academic degree within business, finance or equivalent
• Excellent English proficiency, both spoken and written

IT’S A PLUS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience working in Business Central
• Experience leading OKR framework for a business perspective

AS A PERSON

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong operational execution. You are analytical, data-driven and always make sure you can trust the data that you report. At the end of the day you will own the numbers!

As a leader you are collaborative and communicative, bringing people together. You communicate with clarity and confidence, whether you're in front of investors or in a team meeting.

But it is important that you also see beyond the numbers – you will be the CEO’s main sparring partner in all strategy discussions. You will also frequently interact with the Board and the Chairman.

WHAT WE OFFER

As CFO you will be part of an exciting journey where you, together with the other members of the management team will lead a strategic formation. You will be given plenty of room for growth and development. The first chapter of the company turnaround is done, and now its about driving growth and re-establishing our share in the capital market

At Desenio Group you’ll be part of a young and vibrant team in the company’s beautiful office in Sockholm’s Södermalm. You’ll find the core of our brand in our office- the Art Atelier, where our in-house teams of designers, artists, and creatives develop unique art collections. With fulfillment centers in the Czech Republic and the United States, we deliver art to customers around the world. Our group consists of over 100 employees representing over 20 nationalities and together we’re solving problems every day to help the world become a more beautiful place with our affordable art. 

OTHER INFORMATION 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Extent: This is a full-time position, with an initial probation period of 6 months.    

Location: Stockholm, Södermalm.  

We will begin the selection and interview process immediately. Note! We do not accept applications through email.