September 14, 2024

Allente Nordic

Fornebu

Interim CFO | Allente | Nordics

Allente is embarking on a significant transformation and is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Nordic executive management team. The CFO will be instrumental in shaping the company’s financial strategy, overseeing business transformation, and steering its growth trajectory. Collaborating closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and key stakeholders, the CFO will act as a strategic partner in both high-level decision-making and day-to-day operations, while leading a team of 29 finance professionals across the Nordic region.

As the CFO, you will play a central role in our executive team and grow alongside us at Allente. Your key responsibilities will include:

Spearhead Allente's financial strategy, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization.
Lead a team of 29, including 6 direct reports, driving the overall finance agenda.
Manage business controlling, cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation strategies to optimize financial resources.
Collaborate with the CEO and Board to foster business development and performance improvement.
Play a key role in advancing the market position through strategic acquisitions, organic growth initiatives, and cost optimization.
Lead the company’s digitalization and development efforts in collaboration with the leadership team.
Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including the Board and owners, ensuring governance of the finance function.

Background and Experience:

Previous experience as a CFO in dynamic and complex business environments.
Proven track record as a strategic partner to the CEO, working with active owners and across borders.
Experience in subscription-based models, media/entertainment, telecommunications, or consumer industries.
Experience with M&A, business transformation, and managing diverse stakeholders.
Leadership skills to support growth, development, and team building.
Proficiency in a Nordic language and English, with strong communication skills.

Personality and Leadership Competencies:

Self-driven, results-oriented, and focused on achieving progress.
Strong strategic and analytical skills to guide complex business environments.
A team-oriented leader who can attract and develop talent, delegate effectively, and manage performance.
Structured, process-oriented, and values-driven with a high level of integrity.
Courageous in addressing difficult issues and a credible communicator who can work effectively with the Board and external stakeholders.

What’s in it for You?
This is a unique opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of its transformation. As CFO, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the future direction of Allente, working closely with a committed leadership team and Board to drive innovation, growth, and financial sustainability.
You will join a company where #We Care for, respect, and are curious about each other, our business, and our customers. #We Dare to think differently, to be accountable, and to challenge ourselves, each other, and how we work. And #We Share to ensure that we work together internally in our teams, across functions and locations, and with our customers.

In addition, you will receive:

A temporary position with the possibility of extension at one of the largest TV and media service providers in the Nordics, offering continuous challenges.
The option to work in a hybrid model.
Competitive employment terms and conditions.

Diversity and Inclusion
Allente has an important social mission both nationally and internationally. We seek diversity because different perspectives promote innovation, insight, better decision-making, and mobilize the potential of our employees. We, therefore, encourage all qualified candidates to apply for a job with us, regardless of age, gender, functional ability, religion, or ethnic background! #Better Together

Application Process
We respect your time, so we have ensured that our application process is time-efficient and straightforward (we do not require any additional forms, questionnaires, or cover letters). As applications will be evaluated continuously, we encourage applicants to submit applications promptly.
#We Care #We Dare #We Share #Join Allente