Chief Operating Officer; Remote from Finland

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Operating Officer in Finland.

This role offers a unique opportunity to act as a strategic partner to the CEO while driving operational excellence across a fast-growing, global, remote-first environment. The Chief Operating Officer will play a central role in translating vision into execution, ensuring seamless coordination across all business functions. With broad exposure to strategy, finance, operations, product, and people leadership, this position combines high-level decision-making with hands-on execution.

You will influence company-wide priorities, optimize performance and scalability, and help guide the organization through its next phase of growth. The environment is dynamic, data-driven, and impact-focused, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and accountability.

• Act as the CEO’s right hand, providing strategic counsel and operational leadership while representing executive leadership in key operational matters.
• Translate company strategy into clear operational plans, driving execution across departments and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, implementing scalable processes, systems, and best practices to improve efficiency and performance.
• Establish, monitor, and optimize KPIs to track operational health, identify bottlenecks, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives, including budget ownership, expense analysis, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation to maximize ROI.
• Oversee cross-functional strategic projects, defining governance, timelines, milestones, and success metrics to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Partner closely with product and engineering teams to align roadmaps with business strategy, customer needs, and market opportunities.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, compliance requirements, and represent the organization externally when required.

• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
• Proven track record of scaling operations within high-growth technology or SaaS environments.
• Strong expertise in financial management, cost optimization, and budget ownership with measurable impact.
• Extensive experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and driving organizational change.
• Deep understanding of product development processes and technology roadmap management.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in e-commerce, payments, or fintech sectors, with strong technical acumen.
• Demonstrated success working with remote or distributed teams and supporting a CEO or founder in an executive capacity.

• Competitive executive-level compensation package.
• Fully remote role within the EU and UK, offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and directly influence company strategy and growth.
• Exposure to a global, high-impact environment with significant operational ownership.
• Supportive culture focused on excellence, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making.