Chief Operations Officer

Want to shape the future of public employment efforts by building the operations behind a fast-growing SaaS company?

Candeno is seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join our journey.

Are you devoted to structure, culture, compliance, and making things work - not just in theory but in practice? Do you derive energy from turning vision into execution and ensuring the engine runs smoothly? Then, you might be our next COO.

The opportunity

At Candeno, we're building the leading platform for public employment services in Scandinavia. With a strong footprint in Denmark and growing traction in Norway and Sweden, we help thousands of people find their next dream job—faster and smarter.

As our new Chief Operating Officer, you'll be the operational backbone of the company. You'll work closely with the CEO and management team to ensure we scale sustainably, stay compliant, and continue building a company we're proud to work in.

You'll oversee finance, compliance, legal, and people/HR, ensuring our foundation remains solid as we continue to grow.

You will

Drive compliance & governance

• Ensure we're always on top of GDPR, SKI agreements, and key regulations
• Manage commercial and legal contracts, SLAs, and standard terms
• Own our contract and CRM systems and keep them sharp
• Support the board with governance tasks like annual calendars, meeting materials, and reporting

Lead financial planning & budgeting

• Handle budgets, forecasts, and funding strategies
• Keep the board and management team updated with relevant metrics
• Spot risks early and build structures that enable smart decisions
• Provide monthly KPI and performance reporting to management and the board

Strengthen our people & culture

• Ensure we attract, retain, and grow great people
• Support team leads in creating a high-performing, value-driven culture
• Align HR operations with our values and ambitions

Oversee internal IT and systems

• Ensure tools like MS Office and chat platforms support productivity
• Own the CRM and contract management system setup
• Support the admin setup across finance, HR, and payroll systems

You are

You're a structured thinker who excels at optimising processes. You care deeply about people, precision, and performance—and you know how to balance all three. You have experience in operations, finance, or compliance, and you're looking for a fast-paced SaaS environment.

You're comfortable taking ownership and making decisions - but also know when to ask, listen, and adapt. We are also looking for a candidate with:

• Solid hands-on experience with compliance - this is a must, as you'll be the go-to person for navigating GDPR, SKI agreements, and contract frameworks.
• A solid understanding of financial operations - you do not need to "own" the numbers. Still, you'll work closely with our Finance Manager to ensure budgets, forecasts, and reporting are aligned with strategy.
• A proactive mindset and a people-first leadership style
• Excellent communication skills in English and Danish.

Your team

You'll lead and collaborate closely with:

• Finance Manager
• People Coordinator
• RevOps
• Finance Specialist (Student Worker)
• Office Helpers

You'll report directly to our CEO and be a key part of the management team.

Your way to success

Within the first 3 months:

• Take complete ownership of compliance areas, including GDPR and SKI agreements
• Get a complete overview of our contracts, SLAs, and governance processes
• Support the board with key governance tasks like meeting materials and annual planning
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to understand budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting routines
• Begin monthly KPI reporting to management and the board

Within 6 months:

• Run all compliance and governance processes independently and proactively
• Ensure our contract and CRM systems are running smoothly and support scale
• Lead financial planning processes together with the Finance Manager
• Spot and flag financial or operational risks early - and act on them
• Deliver transparent, consistent performance reporting (KPI, budget, board materials)
• Actively contribute to strengthening our people strategy and culture-building initiatives
• Ensure internal IT and admin systems across finance, HR, and payroll are streamlined and future-proof

We offer

At Candeno, we combine impact with ambition. We're here to create meaningful solutions for people navigating the job market—and we do it with a high level of energy, trust, and ownership.

You'll be joining a friendly, curious, and committed team that values well-being and balance. We offer flexible working conditions, delicious lunches from local Aarhus spots, and lots of social initiatives driven by our employee-led activity committee.

The Recruitment Process

At Candeno, we've streamlined the application process – a cover letter is not required. Instead, we ask you to

• Answer three short questions
• Upload your CV

You'll hear back from us within five working days.

1. An initial conversation with our CEO and CTO
2.  We conduct various types of tests, such as personality tests.
3. A deep-dive case interview with selected members of the leadership team/Administration team

Got questions? Reach out to our People Coordinator, Johanne, [email protected] – we'd love to hear from you.