Would you like to modernize the finance department at Sweden’s largest magazine distributor?

Tidsam is seeking a Chief Financial Officer with overall responsibility for the finance function—at a company in the midst of an exciting transformation.

This is a role for someone who wants to combine operational financial responsibility with change leadership, process development, and digital transformation—in an organization that is a market leader, owner-managed, and ready to take the next step.

About Tidsam

Tidsam is Sweden’s largest distributor of newspapers and magazines—both Swedish and international—and serves as the central link between publishers and the Swedish grocery and retail sectors, with 3,700 retailers. The company is owned by four publishers—Bonnier, Allers, Egmont, and Albinsson & Sjöberg—which are also represented on a dedicated board of directors.

With a commission-based business model, Tidsam generates approximately 800 Mkr in revenue and holds a leading position in magazine distribution in Sweden. In addition to its core business, the company is expanding into new business areas, including logistics services for e-commerce companies through its subsidiary Swedcirc, as well as closer Nordic cooperation with its sister companies Bladcentralen in Norway and UBD in Denmark.

Despite a mature market with declining volumes, Tidsam remains strong thanks to its focus on new business opportunities combined with ongoing efficiency improvements. As CFO, you will lead the continued development toward a modern, business-oriented, and digital finance function with efficient processes and a strong operational focus.

About the role

As Chief Financial Officer, you will report to CEO Jonas Regnér and lead the finance department, which currently consists of four employees: a publishing controller, an accounts receivable specialist, an accounting manager, and an accounts payable specialist. Your responsibilities will also include managing outsourced services such as external payroll processing, company cars, and more.

This position is a replacement hire for the current finance manager, who is leaving after many years in the role. The finance function will continue to evolve, and you will have a clear mandate to create stability, drive automation, and improve efficiency—with excellent opportunities to grow into a full-fledged CFO role over time.

Your assignment

• Lead and Develop the Finance Department
• Be responsible for accounting, reporting, auditing, and compliance
• Financing, Liquidity, and Capital Structure
• Drive efficiency improvements, automation, and digitization in finance
• Develop decision support and financial management
• Provide operational and strategic support to the CEO, the executive team, and the board of directors
• Collaborate with Nordic sister companies to leverage synergies and best practices

That's why this is an exciting role

• You’ll be joining a company in the midst of an exciting transformation journey, with a great opportunity to make your mark on the finance department
• Close collaboration with a driven and dedicated CEO, with excellent opportunities for professional growth
• A Nordic perspective, collaboration with sister companies in Norway and Denmark, and sales in both markets
• Tidsam is the market leader, while also actively pursuing new business opportunities, digitalization, and AI
• An owner-led, long-term, and dedicated board of directors focused on ensuring that print remains a profitable business for retailers, owners, and publishers alike.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with experience as a finance manager or in a similar role, who is driven by building structure, driving change, and gaining a deep understanding of the business as a whole.

You have:

• Experience as a finance manager or in a similar role, preferably with a focus on controlling and business development rather than just accounting
• Background knowledge that provides an understanding of accounting, financing, and financial management
• Experience in driving digital transformation and efficiency improvements
• Experience with companies in the grocery retail or wholesale sectors is a plus
• Experience with complex business models, such as commission-based models

As a person, you are:

• Genuinely interested in the deal as a whole
• A quick learner and curious about new areas
• Proactive and driven
• Self-reliant and capable of making decisions
• Accustomed to breaking down silos and working in a process-oriented manner

Miscellaneous

Location: Head Office, Telefonplan, Stockholm

Languages: Fluent in Swedish and English.

Travel: Travel to Värnamo and meetings with Nordic sister companies may occur

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
(Per Jerndahl), per.jerndahl@basedonpeople.se (Ulf Lindén) , or
( Ulf Lindén).