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. The Finance Director will have direct leadership responsibility of three employees. The position is based in our Headquarter in Ålesund.

Interested? Please contact Visindi by Christian Heiberg, tel. 992 98 574, Atle Ronglan, tel. 996 27 089, or Marianne Bakken, tel. 410 91 376. All inquiries will be treated confidentially, and if desired, also confidentially from the client in the initial phase of the process. Applications with CVs should be sent via www.visindi.no.