Skill set
Charlotte in a few words
Strategic finance and transformation consultant with 12+ years of cross-sector experience, including roles in healthcare, tech (SaaS), banking, and construction. I specialize in solving complex business problems through data-driven insight, financial clarity, and cross-functional collaboration. From automating reporting in a tech startup to optimizing research funding in healthcare, I bring a hands-on, analytical approach rooted in commercial thinking and operational excellence. My background includes interim CFO leadership, project delivery under regulatory uncertainty, and digital process design — all with a focus on helping organizations make smarter decisions and unlock growth, even in ambiguity or transition.
Experience
- SiemensCorporate Project ManagerJanuary 2024 - October 2024 (9 months)• Operated as Project Managers second in command with responsibility for all corporate matters• Worked on a project looking to make internal operational improvements• Achieved CPM certification in 3 months (normally takes 2 years)
- Healthcare Research (project)Management Consultant (independent)RESEARCHAugust 2023 - December 2023 (4 months)Bergen, NorwayProblem:• Improve financial clarity and support research project fundingAction:• Provided financial follow-up on externally funded health research projects.• Supported teams during application, budgeting, and reporting phases.• Advised on resource allocation, forecasting, and economic optimization.Results:• Increased funding visibility and compliance across active projects.• Enabled better planning through clearer cost projections and reporting.• Became a trusted advisor to project leads on economic sustainability.
- Tech startup Saas (project)Interim CFO (consulting)TECHApril 2023 - September 2023 (5 months)Problem:• Lack of reliable performance data and manual financial processes.Action:• Implemented automated financial reporting and real-time dashboards.• Partnered with tech and sales teams to ensure data accuracy.• Provided customer insight to functionality; new reports increased activity by 30%• Spearheaded strategic B2B partnerships with financial service providers.Result:• Improved decision-making with faster, more accurate insights.• Streamlined operations and freed up time for growth initiatives; 1 initiative saved time spent on forecasting by 25% monthly• Generated new revenue streams through digital platform integrations.
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Education
- MBA, Strategic ManagementUniversity of Tromsø2018MBA, Strategic Management
- BBA, Specialization in Advanced Managerial Accounting and Real Investment TheoryBI Bergen2013
- Business EconomicsLancaster University2013Business Economics