Head of Finance

Head of Finance Shape the financial foundation of Norway's leading e-commerce platform — and help us grow with confidence. Mystore is a Norwegian commerce platform built for businesses that sell online, in physical stores, or across both channels. Headquartered in Tromsø, Norway, Mystore helps merchants simplify everyday operations, create better customer experiences and grow with confidence. Our platform brings together e-commerce, point of sale and essential commerce tools in one connected ecosystem. This gives merchants a more seamless way to manage sales, products, customers and operations across channels, without having to rely on fragmented systems. Mystore is built for the way commerce works today, where the customer journey often moves between digital and physical touchpoints. Whether a business is just getting started, scaling its online store or connecting its physical store with its digital presence, Mystore provides flexible and scalable solutions designed to support long-term growth. As a company, Mystore combines technology, commerce expertise and local market understanding. Our teams work closely across product, development, sales, marketing, customer success and support to help merchants get more value from their platform and make smarter decisions in a changing market. At Mystore, our goal is simple: to make commerce easier. Position Overview: We seek an experienced Head of Finance to lead and modernise Mystore’s financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a complex, international environment and is motivated by the opportunity to drive strategic growth through financial leadership. In this role, you’ll streamline our back-office functions, modernise processes, and provide data-driven insights that enable Mystore’s growth. Key Responsibilities: Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute financial strategies that support our growth, while ensuring alignment with our long-term goals. Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage budgeting processes and forecasting models, providing relevant insights and ensuring accuracy to make informed decisions. Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports for senior leadership and our owners, delivering clear insights on Mystore’s financial health and performance. Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial laws, while managing financial risks. This position also has overall compliance responsibility in the company. Cash Flow & Cost Optimization: Monitor cash flow and liquidity, ensuring sufficient support for operational needs and exploring cost optimization opportunities. Back-office Transformation: Lead our continuing modernization of back-office functions by implementing automation, streamlining workflows, and integrating advanced financial systems to support Mystore’s operations. Cross-functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with department heads to align financial processes with operational goals, fostering seamless workflows across the organisation. Who You Are: As the Head of Finance for Mystore, you thrive in a multi-functional role. You bring both strategic vision and hands-on experience, ensuring our finance function is robust, AI & data-driven, and optimised for growth. What We’re Looking For: Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a Master’s degree is highly valued. Experience: 5+ years in finance management, with experience in back-office transformation or financial process modernization in a multi-country environment. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial regulations, and proficiency with AI and financial automation tools. Analytical Skills : Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and trends, with excellent problem-solving skills. We're looking for someone who doesn't just analyse — but acts on it. Communication: Clear, concise communicator with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse stakeholders such as management and the board. Language: Fluency in Norwegian and English as these are the languages we communicate with management and the board. What We Offer You in This Role: A strategic role in a highly ambitious and forward-thinking company. A seat at the table — this role is part of Mystore's management group. Opportunity to make a lasting impact on Mystore’s direction and financial function. A competitive salary with performance-based incentives and benefits. Opportunities for professional growth within a fast-expanding company with strong international ownership. Locations Tromsø Tromsø What we offer Steep learning curve and development opportunities You get responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of projects. We always have exciting and educational challenges for you in an industry that changes quickly! Flexible workplace - office and remote We offer a versatile workplace that allows you to work both in the office and remotely. Our head office is located in modern premises in the Kanal Nord building in Tromsø. Here we have a canteen with a large selection of hot and cold food, as well as facilities such as a coffee bar, restaurant, fitness room and free car and bicycle garage. We have a very favorable lunch agreement for our employees. Modern work tools Choose work tools of almost free choice, so that you can work as efficiently as possible. Flexible working hours We have core hours at work between 09-15. In addition to this, you have a flexible working day, so you can adapt the working day to your needs. Facilitation We provide facilities for our employees, including a separate prayer room and breastfeeding room, and the entire building is adapted to a universal design. Health comes first We sponsor parts of the membership at a fitness center Good pension schemes and insurances We offer comprehensive pension schemes, treatment insurance, sickness insurance, life insurance and travel insurance to secure you as best as possible. Several of our insurance policies also cover children and spouses. The people You will be part of a skilled and committed team, with good opportunities for friendship and collaboration across departments. We are an informal and enthusiastic group who value well-being and good results. Who are we? We are an engaged team of people working across technology, product, design, support, sales, marketing and advisory services. Together, we build solutions that make everyday operations easier for commerce businesses. Mystore is headquartered in Tromsø, with colleagues in several locations across Norway and internationally. We believe in strong professional communities, openness and collaboration across teams, roles and locations. At Mystore, you get to help solve real challenges for Norwegian commerce businesses. We do not just build features. We build tools that help our customers run their businesses better, grow with confidence and meet the expectations of today’s customers.