Azets Insight

Oslo

Azets is an international group offering services and software within business operations such as accounting, payroll, HR, and advisory. In Norway, we operate from over 40 offices, with more than 1,000 employees and an annual turnover exceeding NOK 1.7 billion.
As a strong player in the market with ambitious growth plans, we are now looking for an experienced and business-oriented CFO for our head office at Skøyen in Oslo.
Have you worked within an international group structure, feel confident engaging with foreign owners, and enjoy being hands-on and present in the Norwegian market? If so, this could be your next career move.
As our CFO, you will play a key role in shaping the company’s future**.** You’ll act as a strategic sparring partner to the executive team while leading and developing a high-performing finance function across Accounting and FP&amp;A. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact---by influencing strategic decisions, driving value creation, and contributing to a culture defined by pace, ambition, and clear direction.
Your Role
We are seeking a driven, commercially-minded Chief Financial Officer who is ready to take the lead in both strategic and operational aspects of our business. You won’t just be responsible for the numbers - you’ll be in the driver’s seat as we continue our Azets journey.
As CFO, you will have overall responsibility for the development and leadership of the group’s finance function in Norway. This includes:
<ul><li>Financial reporting and analysis to Group Finance (UK), including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow reporting</li><li>Ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process, including planning, execution, and performance tracking</li><li>Driving continuous improvements in accounting, financial reporting, and internal routines</li><li>Further developing and strengthening the Accounting and Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A) teams</li><li>Ensuring high-quality management information and KPI tracking</li><li>Acting as an active financial partner to the leadership team and supporting business units with insight-driven decision support</li><li>Challenging status quo where needed and contributing to value creation across the organization</li></ul>
The finance function consists of two core teams:
<li>Accounting (Shared Services) -- responsible for accounting, payroll, tax, and liquidity for all Norwegian entities, supported by our team in Romania.</li>

<li>FP&amp;A -- delivers analysis, business controlling, and strategic decision support in close collaboration with the business.</li>
As CFO, you will have overall personnel responsibility for both teams and be part of the Norwegian executive leadership team.
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Higher education in economics, finance, or a related field</li><li>Minimum 6--10 years of experience in CFO or senior finance leadership roles, including at least 4 years in an international group structure</li><li>Experience working with group reporting requirements and Private Equity ownership models</li><li>M&amp;A experience, including post-acquisition integration, is an advantage</li><li>Broad experience in both accounting and financial analysis/reporting</li><li>Proven leadership skills and experience in developing finance teams and processes</li><li>Strong communication skills in both Norwegian and English</li></ul>
What we offer:
<ul><li>A key role in a solid, ambitious, and future-oriented group</li><li>The opportunity to shape and further develop a core business function</li><li>Engaged and collaborative colleagues in a competent, cross-functional environment</li><li>Competitive pension and insurance schemes</li><li>Primary workplace: Head office at Skøyen, Oslo</li></ul>
Interested or have questions? 
Feel free to reach out to Dag Henning Kleven at <a href="mailto:Dag.Kleven@azets.com" rel="nofollow">Dag.Kleven@azets.com</a> or call +47 484 08 720

Ready to lead finance in a growing international business?