Director of Business Systems

At Aceve, we back the builders of society. Founded in the Nordics and growing across Europe, we build digital tools for the people who construct and maintain our physical world - giving electricians, plumbers, and contractors back their time, clarity, and confidence. With over 900 employees across 8 countries, leading brands in 7 customer markets, and more than €100M in revenue, we're on an ambitious growth journey, and we're just getting started. We're an AI-first company, and we work with grit, openness, and a good dose of joy.

About the role

We're looking for a strategic, hands-on, and forward-thinking Director Business Systems to lead the transformation and optimization of our internal systems landscape. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of our business systems strategy—ensuring they enable operational excellence, scalability, and data-driven decision-making across Aceve.

You’ll work closely with leaders across Finance, Sales, Marketing, HR, Customer Success, and Operations to ensure our systems are aligned, integrated, and ready to support our continued growth.

This is not a maintenance role—this is a chance to architect the next phase of Aceve’s operational infrastructure.

What will you do?

As our Director Business Systems, you will be responsible for building a best-in-class systems ecosystem by:

• Leading the strategy and roadmap for core business platforms including ERP, CRM, HRIS, PSA, Subscription Management, and Support tools.
• Designing and optimizing critical workflows across Lead-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Record-to-Report processes.
• Ensuring our systems landscape supports automation, standardization, and scalability across the business.
• Driving post-acquisition system integrations and harmonization following M&A activity.
• Championing data quality, governance, and consistency across platforms in collaboration with our Data & Analytics team.
• Managing vendor relationships, implementation partners, and major systems projects.
• Promoting strong user adoption through enablement, training, and documentation initiatives.

You will be a key member of our finance and operations leadership team and work closely with stakeholders across all departments to build a modern, integrated, and future-ready systems foundation.

Qualifications & Skills

You are a systems thinker with a strong business mindset. You understand how to translate business needs into scalable system solutions—and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of experience managing or implementing business systems in a SaaS, PE-backed, or high-growth company.
• A deep understanding of SaaS operational processes across Finance, Sales, and Customer Success.
• A proven track record in systems transformation and M&A integration.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, automation, and system interoperability.
• Experience with data governance, master data management, and analytics flows.
• Strong project management and vendor coordination skills.
• Clear communication and the ability to align stakeholders at all levels.

Bonus if you have:

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Younium, HiBob, Zendesk, or Azure Data Lake.
• Experience implementing system roadmaps and managing cross-functional transformation programs.
• Familiarity with Shared Services Center (SSC) operating models.

Not ticking every box? No worries! We value potential and drive, so apply anyway or connect with us- you might be just what we're looking for in our growing organisation! Join Aceve and take your expertise to the next level, together we are redefining what’s possible in craft and construction solutions!

*Aceve is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our selection process is conducted continuously and without discrimination, ensurin