About the Opportunity

Phipps Cameron is partnering with an enterprise software company who is looking to add a Principal/Lead to its Corporate Development function - a high impact team responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction and driving inorganic growth. This role sits at the centre of the organization, partnering directly with senior leadership and business unit heads to evaluate and execute key initiatives. You will be involved across the full deal lifecycle, while also contributing to broader strategic planning and capital allocation decisions. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-visibility projects within a global software platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating opportunities: Assess potential acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic initiatives through financial modelling, valuation, and market analysis
• Transactions: Play a key role in live M&A and investment processes, including diligence coordination, financial analysis, and stakeholder management
• Building insights: Develop clear, data-driven perspectives to inform decision-making across leadership teams
• Creating materials: Prepare presentations, investment cases, and briefing documents for senior executives
• Sourcing pipeline: Identify and track potential targets, monitor industry trends, and support ongoing market mapping efforts
• Mentoring and supporting Junior members of the team

Background:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in roles such as: Investment Banking in Private Equity or Venture Capital Consulting Transaction Advisory focusing on software investment
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation capabilities
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Please apply directly or contact us confidentially for more information.

Title: Head of Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Sweden (Multiple Regional Office Options / Flexible Hybrid)

Industry: B2B Software, SaaS & Financial Solutions

Position Overview

Our client is a market-leading Nordic technology platform providing mission-critical business software and integrated financial solutions.

We are seeking an operational, highly analytical Head of Finance to serve as a key lieutenant to the Chief Financial Officer. Sitting on the CFO Leadership Team, you will bridge strategic vision with operational execution—leading functional finance teams across Accounting, FP&A, and Business Intelligence, while building a scalable financial engine to drive long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Strategic Support: Take an active seat on the CFO Leadership Team, contributing to cross-functional strategy, governance, and board-level reporting packages.

• SaaS Unit Economics & Commercial Steering: Partner with FP&A and BI to track, model, and optimize core recurring revenue metrics (ARR/MRR, Churn, LTV, Net Revenue Retention, and Gross Margins).

• Planning & Forecasting: Direct annual budgeting, rolling operational forecasts, and multi-year strategic financial modeling.

• Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and scale functional team leads across Accounting, FP&A, and Business Intelligence.

• AI & Modernization Agenda: Drive the adoption of modern finance technology, automated workflows, and predictive analytics across core finance functions.

• Financial Operations & Control: Oversee monthly/annual closing processes (IFRS, revenue recognition/subscription accounting), cash flow management, working capital, and external audit relationships.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Leadership Experience: 5+ years of progressive financial leadership experience (e.g., Senior Controller, FP&A Lead, Finance Director, or Head of Finance) with a track record of direct people management.

• Domain Expertise: Deep fluency in subscription/SaaS business models, recurring revenue accounting, and complex unit economics. Experience in fintech, transactional platforms, or private equity-backed environments is highly preferred.

• Systems & Analytics Fluency: Advanced command of modern ERP environments, BI platforms, data automation tools, and automated close processes.

• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• Language Skills: Professional fluency in Swedish and English (written and spoken) is required.