Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Star Information Systems (STAR) About STARStar Information Systems (STAR) is a global software and consultancy company specializing in enterprise asset management (EAM) solutions for the maritime and energy sectors. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Trondheim, STAR combines deep domain expertise with advanced SaaS technology to help clients improve operational reliability, compliance, efficiency, and data quality across asset-intensive environments. Following the acquisitions of Infoship, Premas and Sharecat, STAR now operates with ~175 employees across Norway and 9 additional global offices. In 2024, Longship Fund III became the majority owner to accelerate STAR’s next phase of growth—driving innovation, global expansion, cloud transformation, and an active M&A agenda.STAR is now scaling rapidly, supported by strong market momentum and a growing international customer base.The OpportunitySTAR is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance organisation through a pivotal period of professionalization, integration, and scale. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the PE sponsor Longship, the CFO will build a modern finance function capable of supporting a PE-backed, multi-entity international technology group. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on, execution-oriented finance leader who thrives in complex environments and wants to shape the financial infrastructure, operating model, and long-term value creation roadmap for a global SaaS and services organisation. Location will be at STARs headquarter in Trondheim, Norway. Key ResponsibilitiesLead financial planning, reporting, accounting, and governance across STAR’s multi-entity international group.Build and develop a high-performing finance function with scalable processes, systems, and controls.Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and PE sponsor, providing financial insights, modelling, and decision support.Drive M&A execution and integration, alongside budgeting, forecasting, and KPI-driven performance management.Implement modern financial tools and data infrastructure to enhance reporting, automation, and value creation. Candidate profileSenior finance leader with experience in SaaS/technology or industrial tech, ideally within PE-backed or high-growth environments.Strong track record in M&A execution, integration, and driving performance in multi-entity international groups.Hands-on, operational finance expertise combined with strategic capability at board and investor level.Skilled in financial modelling, planning, systems implementation, and performance management.Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting; MBA, CPA or similar credentials preferred.Pragmatic, analytical, and execution-driven, with high integrity and the ability to lead through complexity and change.Excellent communicator who builds trust, alignment, and collaboration across teams and cultures. Why STAR?Global SaaS + services company at an inflection point of growth.PE-backed environment with a clear value creation agenda including an active M&A agendaStrong leadership team and compelling vision for innovation and expansion.Opportunity to build the finance function of the future and shape the next chapter of the STAR journey. If this role is of interest for you, please use the apply function or reach out to Aggancio, our partner in this recruitment with questions regarding the role or the company at andre.haug@aggancio.com.