Finance Director

Stokke AS; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design company in Ålesund is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function and drive improvements. You will be responsible for accounting, reporting, and managing banking relations while developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in finance and a strong understanding of risk management. This role offers competitive terms in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive terms

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in finance and accounting.
• Solid experience in cash management and financial risk management.
• Strong competence in accounting, tax, audit, compliance.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for accounting and reporting.
• Drive improvements in systems and processes.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Higher education within finance

Job description

Play a key role in developing finance at Stokke – a company with bold global ambitions

Do you want to play a key role in building a modern finance function in an international company with a strong brand and ambitious growth plans? At Stokke, you’ll have a unique opportunity to influence the future of a company on the move.

Stokke is world-renowned for its iconic design products for children and families. With solid owners, a strong market position, and a global presence in continuous development, we are entering an exciting growth phase. Here, you will find competitive terms, an inclusive and social work environment, and the chance to make a real impact.

As Finance Director, you will report directly to the CFO and act as a close sparring partner in developing and professionalizing the finance function. The role combines operational responsibility with strategic initiatives and offers significant scope to drive change and improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for accounting, reporting, internal control, and compliance at group level
• Cash management, banking relations, and development of financing strategies
• Further develop hedging strategies for currency and interest rate exposure
• Strengthen and optimize credit policy, risk management, and group structure
• Manage dialogue with external partners such as banks, auditors, insurers, and authorities
• Drive improvements in systems, processes, and efficiency across the finance function
• Build, lead, and develop a future-ready, high-performing finance team

Desired qualifications

• Higher education within finance, accounting or economics
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in finance and accounting, preferably with group-level responsibility
• Solid experience in cash management, treasury, and financial risk management
• Strong competence in accounting, tax, audit, compliance, and internal control
• Proven track record in developing and improving finance functions, systems, and processes
• Strong business acumen and able to balance risk and growth, identify opportunities, and turn them into concrete financial actions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and able to communicate complex financial matters in a clear way

At Stokke, you will join more than just a workplace – you’ll be part of a global brand with high ambitions and a collaborative culture where people thrive together. We are proud of our social and inclusive work environment, and we look forward to welcoming a new colleague to join us on our growth journey.

Stokke is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.