Credo is a different investment company. We focus exclusively on scaling up mature, mid-sized companies with high potential for value creation. We partner with investors and entrepreneurs to transform local companies in business services and technology into scalable and sustainable business systems.
We are a Norwegian company focused on the Scandinavian market. Currently, we are invested in 11 companies with 6BNOK in revenues. We bring the right people together and fix the basics before scaling fast. We have been training the team for operational DNA and true partnerships for over 10 years, 20 platforms, 70 add-ons, and 7 exits. We optimize structure, culture, and game plans specifically for small caps.
With a growing portfolio and increased internal complexity, we are strengthening our team with a Finance Director. In this role, you will own the development of a scalable, modern operating model for Credo. Your mission is to secure financial overview and control and ensure quality and consistency across our operating model, enabling the investment team to focus fully on what they do best. You will work closely with partners and investment professionals, and play a key role in shaping how we scale our business in the years ahead.
Our Investment Philosophy
Scaling up businesses
Credo's investment philosophy remains steadfast: We partner with investors and founders to transform mid-sized companies into scalable and sustainable business systems. The core of what we do is captured in our tagline: scaling up businesses. This investment focus is distinct in terms of business maturity and partnership model, as well as the potential for high value creation.
Our industries
We focus on business services and technology.
Established methodology
Our basic approach is the same across industries and across financial and non-financial goals. Together with our partners, we set high ambitions that force our businesses out of the small-cap zone. Then we build the foundation for scale and impact: (i) a focused strategy, (ii) a scalable business model, (iii) an organization for tomorrow, and (iv) effective governance.
Culture and continuity through founder partnerships
Credo invests alongside highly motivated entrepreneurs, family owners, and management. We encourage our partners to remain large co-owners, even majority owners, to ensure the continuity of the magic recipe that made the company great in the first place. Our model is based on long-term and close cooperation between management, board, and owners to ensure continuity and commitment through the transformation phase.
Investor network
Credo has an established network of investors. We invest together with individuals and institutional investors who have built successful businesses themselves and have a genuine interest in value creation in mid-sized companies.
What you'll do
Responsibilities include:
Build and continuously refine our operating model, including:
Digital systems and solutions that support internal workflows, reporting, and investor communication
Oversight and coordination of outsourcing partners (admin, accounting, audit, legal, IT, etc.)
Financial, regulatory, ESG, and investor reporting
Fund establishment and lifecycle management
Risk and compliance monitoring across operational activities
Drive quarterly valuation, and build structure, tools, and databooks to optimize and improve this process
Internal control systems, including continuous improvement of key templates such as shareholder agreements, investment committee materials, and financial models
Who we are looking for
Desired qualifications:
MSc or MBA in business, finance, economics, or other relevant fields from leading institutions
8+ years of experience in financial services, private equity, consulting, or operational finance
Experience with fund structures/private equity environments is beneficial
Strong financial understanding and business acumen
Expertise within accounting and financial reporting
Solid understanding of legal structures and governance frameworks
Proven ability to drive change and lead complex improvements across functions
Technically curious and confident working with digital systems and tools
Strong analytical and communication skills
Fluency in English – both written and oral
We also think that you:
Take pride in delivering high-quality work and raising the bar for others
Are self-driven and independent, yet a team player
Enjoy working in a high-performance, high-tempo entrepreneurial environment
Care about outcomes – for the team, the firm, and the long game
Have a professional approach to how you lead, communicate, and follow through
Our team
We have a small and dedicated team that goes all in. We commit our private savings to each business we believe in. This ensures a healthy approach to investing for us, credible partnerships with investors, and a highly committed owner for the founders. Our team has a balanced set of backgrounds from tier-one institutions within investment banking, management consulting, and other acknowledged industries. → The team
Meet Celina Taule
Investment Manager
Celina brings her experience from Investment banking focusing on M&A within Danske Bank. She has worked closely with management in companies across various sectors, and spends the most of her time with Mill and Q-Light. She was recently promoted to Investment Manager after having worked as a Senior Associate for two years.
I found Credo to be the perfect fit for me due to its focus on driving value through actively partnering with portfolio companies. Being able to witness firsthand the impact of our work on these companies is incredibly rewarding and motivating. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, which keeps me engaged and energized.
