John østergaard
About John østergaard
John Østergaard is a Finance Business Partner at Keepit with extensive experience in financial controlling and management roles across various companies in Denmark.
Company
John Østergaard is currently working at Keepit as a Finance Business Partner. He has been with the company since 2022. Previously, he has held significant roles in various organizations, contributing to their financial management and control. His career spans across notable firms in København, Hovedstaden, Danmark.
Title
John Østergaard holds the title of Finance Business Partner at Keepit. His journey in the finance sector has seen him take on various roles including Finance Director at Immortal, MUST, and MUST Render, as well as Finance Director/Business Controller with freelance engagements.
Education and Expertise
John Østergaard studied at Niels Brock Erhvervsakademi where he earned an EUD Economics degree. He furthered his education at Copenhagen Business School, achieving a HA almen degree. Additionally, he holds an AP Graduate in Financial Management and an International Business Baccalaureate Diploma from Niels Brock. He brings a strong technical background in financial controlling with a focus on continuous improvement and learning.
Background
John Østergaard has held various finance-related positions over his career. He was the Finance Director at Immortal, MUST, and MUST Render between 2020 and 2022. He worked as a freelance Finance Director/Business Controller in 2020 and served as CFO at NORD DDB CPH from 2016 to 2020. His earlier experience includes an eight-year tenure as Financial Controller at Wunderman and a short-term stint in finance with Remmen Hotels in 2008.
Core Beliefs and Approach
John Østergaard believes that a great controller needs comprehensive insight into all aspects of a company to effectively seek information and data. He emphasizes the importance of knowing sources and effective communication with colleagues as essential components in the role of a controller. This approach reflects his dedication to improving financial processes and his commitment to continuous learning.