Jan Stensen

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About Jan Stensen

I help media, SaaS, and digital-first companies transform, scale, and achieve lasting profitability by bridging finance and commercial strategy. Whether it’s scaling faster, transforming a legacy model into a digital success, or halting a slide in profitability — this is where I thrive. For over 20 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations, helping media, SaaS, and digital-first businesses transform, grow, and achieve sustainable profitability. My career spans high-growth scale-ups, turnarounds, and cost efficiency projects — all in industries where speed, complexity, and innovation are constant. I bridge finance and commercial strategy, ensuring that numbers don’t just get reported — they drive better business decisions. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives in complex matrix organizations, developed finance teams into strategic business partners, and implemented KPIs that truly move the needle. Who I help- Media companies navigating the shift to digital business models - SaaS and digital operations scaling rapidly without losing control - Organizations in transformation needing both strategic vision and execution discipline How I create impact- Aligning finance and operations to unlock hidden value - Turning strategy into measurable, operational results - Building structures, processes, and teams that support long-term growth I’ve held senior leadership roles often crossing into COO and CSO territory, served on multiple boards, and worked internationally where collaboration and agility are essential. Whether in a turnaround or scale-up, my approach is pragmatic, curious, and positive — balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution. Specialties: Strategy execution, corporate development, business transformation, scale-up strategies, KPIs, profitability improvement, digital business models, and business planning. Positions: Member of the Board, CFO, Corporate Development, Project leader, Head of Business Control, Finance Manager