Jarno Rantanen

Results-oriented CFO focused on creating substantial value with strong financial stewardship skills including turnarounds, driving cash flow, profitability and growth. Provider of reliable financial and non-financial information through robust metrics, streamlined processes and effective controls.

Analytically minded with a strong emphasis on factual data, complemented by a proactive and practical approach. Strategic vision with a proven track record of successful execution.

Selected CFO experience
• Global perspective: CFO in legal entities in 12 different operating countries in Europe, North-America and Asia-Pacific
• Fundraising: as CFO have raised €10M+ funding from investors and public funding
• Restructuring: as CFO have led turnaround and debt restructuring under Finnish law
• Ownership & governance: CFO in VC, PE and also private individual owned / managed companies
• M&A: As CFO / Finance leader have led divestments and post-merger integrations, and as management consultant have led DD groundwork
• Business model: have held CFO position in companies operating SaaS, subscription, professional services, principal, partner and service business models in B2B and B2C context, mostly in the technology sector

Extensive education includes M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration) and M.Sc. (Technology) degrees covering various topics in the fields of Business, Finance, Technology and Analytics. Complemented with additional education such as MBA Essentials program at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) covering Economics, Strategy, Finance and Leadership.