Claus Krogh L.

Experience

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  Nordea

  Aug 1997 - Aug 1999

  Student Assistant

  Industry: Banking & Capital Markets (BCM)Back Office, OTC, Derivatives, Future Rate Agreements, SPOT Contracts, Exchange Rates, Interest Rates.

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  Deloitte

  Sept 1999 - Feb 2003

  Senior Consultant, CFO Advisory

  Industry: Professional Services

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  Appliance Group A/S

  Mar 2003 - Sept 2006

  Group CFO

  Industry: International Trade (Import & Export), Sales, Logistics & Distribution, WarehousingAs Group CFO, played a central role in steering the company's finance strategy and finance operations functions across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Reporting directly to the Group's CEO and the Board, oversaw the Group’s HR, IT, and subsidiary finance departments, managing a team of 10 employees in Corporate Finance. Responsibilities spanned corporate finance, budgeting, reporting, analysis, accounting, HR, IT, Liquidity & Cash Management, Capital & Risk Management, Derivatives, Factoring. Show less

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  Morgendistribution Danmark A/S

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2008

  CFO

  Industries: News Media, Logistics & DistributionAs CFO, played a pivotal role in guiding the company through its initial establishment phase, overseeing finance, budgeting, reporting, accounting, HR, and IT functions. Reporting directly to the CEO and maintaining a dotted-line reporting relationship with the parent company's CFO, I managed key responsibilities and achieved notable results.

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  Københavns Kommune

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2012

  Head of Administration

  Industries: Welfare, Healthcare & Social Services (Public)As the Head of Administration at a significant care service centre within the City of Copenhagen, played a pivotal role in financial management and administrative oversight. Reporting directly to the Head of the Centre and Headquarter, my responsibilities extended to overseeing financial operations, accounting, HR, and IT, managing a team of administrative staff of 6 employees, and collaborating with 9 business unit managers.Played a pivotal role in overseeing a substantial organizational merger of five institutions. Primary responsibility was to consolidate the administrative units of these institutions into a cohesive Shared Service Center, optimizing operations within the newly formed establishment. Show less

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  Professionshøjskolen Metropol - Metropolitan University College

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  Head of Finance

  Industry: Welfare, Healthcare & Social Services, Education (Private-Public Partnerships), Research & DevelopmentRole as CFO at Metropolitan University College, a prominent institution in Copenhagen with approximately 10,000 students and a turnover of DKK 800 million, assumed a pivotal role in financial leadership and strategic management. Leading a finance team of 20 employees, reported directly to the University College Director (CEO) and made significant contributions to the institution's financial landscape. Comprehensive Financial Oversight: Managed budgeting, reporting, accounting, and finance for diverse operations, including education, research, and corporate group functions. Relationship Management: Prioritized and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including auditors, banks, ministries, and government bodies. Show less

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  Larsen CFO Services

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2022

  Independent Consultant, CFO Advisory

  Industries: Professional Services, Technology (SaaS), Insurance, Retail/Sales, Welfare, Healthcare & Social Services (Private-Public Partnerships), Trade (Import & Export), Distribution & Warehousing, NGOLeading my own consulting business as an independent consultant specialized in supporting CFOs in building efficient and streamlined finance functions across diverse industries. Focus encompasses a wide array of management, accounting, reporting, and analytics services to enhance client’s financial and business performance. Show less

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  Copenhagen Business School

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2024

  CBS External Teacher

  Industry: EducationPart-time teacher at CBS instructing bachelor’s students in subjects related to Financial Management Accounting.

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  EY

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

  Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services

  Industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Banking & Capital Markets BCM), Insurance, Wealth Asset Management (WAMManagerial role in the management team of the Assurance sub service line Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) supporting high-end middle-market companies within the financial services sector i.e., Banking & Capital Markets (BCM), Insurance and Wealth Asset Management (WAM). Manage and supervise deliverables on client projects, mentoring and developing team members. Nurture relationships with clients and stakeholders. Primarily business focus on Interim client engagements. Show less

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  Guldager A/S

  Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

  Senior Finance Business Partner

  Industry: Industri & Business ServicesManaging group consolidation for a private equity-owned company with a four-layer group structure, providing group and BU reporting to C-level management and the board, integrating a carved-out investment Swedish subsidiary, upgrading ERP systems from Microsoft NAV and other platforms to Microsoft 365 Dynamics Business Central, implementing consolidation accounting system, 1. line support to CFO and C-level management.

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  Grant Thornton Denmark

  Dec 2024 - now

  Analyst, Transaction Advisory Services