GAIM – Finance Director

GAIM is revolutionizing the world of shooting simulations by delivering ultra-realistic training solutions that help shooters aim beyond reality and refine their craft. With innovative, lifelike scenarios and cutting-edge technology, GAIM is dedicated to excellence, precision, and collaboration with industry experts. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a business oriented and strategic Finance Director to join our team and drive our financial strategy forward.

Role Overview

As the Finance Director, you will be instrumental in guiding GAIM’s financial direction and supporting strategic business initiatives. This role is ideal for a finance professional with a strong understanding of e-commerce, subscription models, and pricing strategies primarily for B2C markets and preferably within digital or software-based marketplaces. Your insights will shape our business decisions, ensuring we stay at the forefront of financial innovation in the immersive technology space.

The position is based at the headquarters in Malmö. You will be part of the management team, report to the CEO, and lead a Business Controller as well as an accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• E-commerce Financials: Utilize your expertise in e-commerce finance to identify and analyze key performance indicators, enhancing our online sales strategy and maximizing revenue.
• Pricing Strategy: Develop and implement effective pricing strategies for both B2C and B2B markets to maintain competitiveness and profitability.
• Product Profitability Analysis: Monitor and analyze product profitability, providing insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Business Analysis & Support: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and future growth opportunities.
• Business Development Collaboration: Work closely with the commercial team to build and evaluate business cases and financial scenarios for new initiatives.
• Management Team Participation: Actively participate in management discussions and planning as a key member of the management team.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the business controller responsible for financial reporting, and collaborate with a senior accountant based in the U.S.
• Reporting: Provide timely, accurate financial reports and updates to the CEO and management team.

Qualifications and skills

• Proven track record as a business controller or in a senior finance role, ideally within software, start-up, or e-commerce settings.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to build and evaluate complex business cases.
• Expertise in financial analysis, profitability assessments, and pricing strategy for diverse markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to convey complex financial concepts.
• Proficiency in financial software and business support tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.

Personality

• Confident and resilient, comfortable with ambiguity and capable of taking bold steps.
• Strong analytical skills with a holistic view; able to break down and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Humble and adaptable, unafraid of making mistakes in pursuit of continuous improvement.

Why Join GAIM?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and cutting-edge solutions.
• Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in an inclusive, supportive environment that fosters collaboration.

More about GAIM and our owner Sandberg Development

GAIM is a scaleup company dedicated to delivering innovative simulator solutions to shooters, such as hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement and military. With the GAIM simulator, our customers can turn their own living room into a virtual reality shooting range, or virtual driven hunt. Our business is predominantly B2C in Europe and US and managed via our online web shop. Our company values are Kindness, Joy, Respect, Speed and Curiosity. Find out more at www.gaim.com.

GAIM is fully owned by Sandberg Development, a family-owned investment company that drives growth and social impact through active ownership of innovation and technology-driven companies. Learn more about Sandberg Development at sandbergdevelopment.com.

How to apply

In this recruitment process, GAIM is partnering up with Academic Search International. You apply by clicking the ”Apply now” button, where you enter your personal details, enclose CV and preferably also a cover letter written in English or Swedish. The last application date is Tuesday, November 26, but as we work with continuous selection, we kindly ask you to submit your application as soon as possible.

For questions, please contact Senior Consultant Mats Nordin at +46 707 516 740 or mats.nordin@academicsearch.se or Researcher Lukas Grönroos at +46 706 503 139 lukas.gronroos@academicsearch.se.

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