VP of Financial Product and Forecast

Finance Data Products & Commercial Intelligence

Location: Copenhagen/Hybrid Europe

We are seeking an experienced Finance Data Product Leader who combines strong financial acumen, exceptional stakeholder management and proven delivery capability with practical expertise in statistical forecasting, machine learning and AI. You will lead the development of a trusted, forward-looking suite of finance and commercial products, spanning financial reporting, forecasting, performance insights and AI-enabled decision intelligence. Working across Finance, Commercial, Marketing, Product and the Executive Team, you will translate business needs and data insights into strategic priorities, reliable forecasts and actionable decisions. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, guiding the application of data science and AI to deliver scalable solutions, drive adoption and realize measurable commercial value.

Core Mandate: Build finance products that tell leaders what is happening, why it is happening, what is likely to happen next, and which action will create the greatest value — using trusted data, reliable forecasting and accessible AI-driven insights.

Your tasks & responsibilities

• Own the roadmap and end-to-end delivery of the Group's financial reporting, forecasting and commercial intelligence product portfolio.

• Build a trusted, consistent and forward-looking view of Group financial and commercial performance, including revenue, ARR, MRR, churn, retention and profitability.

• Develop accurate, driver-based financial forecasts and scenarios, leveraging statistical, machine learning and AI capabilities to improve forecasting accuracy and support better business decisions.

• Guide data scientists in selecting, challenging and validating forecasting methodologies, ensuring robust model performance, transparent assumptions and clear understanding of uncertainty.

• Drive innovation in AI-enabled financial products, making forecasts and insights easier to understand and use through accessible explanations, conversational tools and guided scenario exploration.

• Translate business needs into prioritized, scalable data products that deliver measurable commercial value.

• Drive automation, standardization and continuous improvement of financial reporting, forecasting and reconciliation processes across brands.

• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Commercial, Marketing, Product, Technology and Data & AI, aligning stakeholders around priorities and shared business outcomes.

• Connect customer insights, commercial initiatives and financial outcomes through close collaboration with Customer Profile and Commercial Product teams.

• Provide the CFO, CEO and Executive Team with trusted insights, forecasts, scenarios and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across finance, product, data, analytics and reporting, fostering a culture of financial rigor, technical curiosity and delivery discipline.

Your qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across financial reporting, FP&A, commercial finance, finance transformation, analytics or data product management, including significant product ownership experience.

• Strong understanding of SaaS and subscription economics, including ARR/MRR, revenue recognition, churn, retention, expansion, ARPU, margins and forecasting.

• Proven track record of delivering financial or commercial data products from strategy and business case through implementation, adoption and measurable business impact.

• Demonstrated ability to translate insights into tangible commercial outcomes, such as revenue growth, margin improvement or cost savings, supported by quantified examples.

• Applied understanding and practical experience in statistics, time-series analysis and machine learning for financial forecasting, including model selection, backtesting, forecast accuracy, bias and uncertainty.

• Ability to undertake hands-on statistical analysis or model prototyping, challenge forecasting assumptions and effectively guide data scientists in developing reliable forecasting solutions.

• Experience or strong understanding of AI and generative AI applications, particularly in making financial insights and forecasts more accessible through automated explanations, conversational interfaces and scenario analysis.

• Strong product management capabilities, including strategy, roadmap ownership, prioritization, stakeholder alignment and disciplined execution.

• Good understanding of data models, BI and analytics, data quality, financial controls, reconciliation and modern data platforms.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted C-level relationships and drive alignment without direct authority.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage cross-functional change and secure business adoption.

• Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and technical insights into clear recommendations and demonstrate measurable business value.

Preferred experience

• Experience in a private-equity-backed, SaaS, subscription or multi-brand business.

• Experience with value-creation plans, board/investor reporting or performance management.

• Experience standardizing financial reporting and forecasting across multiple brands, countries or acquired businesses.

• Experience implementing AI-enabled financial products or tools, with demonstrable improvements in user adoption, accessibility or decision-making.

About us:

group.one is a leading European provider of online presence, cloud hosting, and digital marketing services. Over 2 million customers trust us with their online success. Our global team consists of 1 500+ employees operating from nearly 20 locations across 15 countries, with our headquarters in Sweden. Thanks to the support of our partners Cinven and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, we are steadily expanding the group's service portfolio and geographical footprint.

When you join group.one, you become a part of a global network that values collaboration, growth, and excellence. Join us in creating online success stories!

We are committed to an inclusive and safe environment, free from discrimination and harassment.

We welcome talent in all its diversity. Your gender, background, age, beliefs, or personal story do not define your opportunities here - what matters to us is mutual respect, personal appreciation, and creating a workplace where motivation and collaboration thrive. We believe in supporting your personal and professional growth, recognising you as both an individual and a valued team member.

We want to continue to grow with you and why we look forward to getting to know you.