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Your dedicated partner in value creation

We operate as an extension of your team, providing the senior capacity to navigate high-stakes transitions. We deliver what we promise. Our ambition is straight forward: to leave companies better equipped than we arrived, financially and structurally.

ABOUT

Today, ADVALO is made up of experienced finance leaders and professionals who have faced the same challenges our clients face. We adapt to the situation at hand, and we work closely with management and teams with focus on what actually helps the organisation move forward. Our role goes beyond advice. We stay involved until the work is done and the results are in place.

Founding story

We founded ADVALO after many years in CFO and senior leadership roles. We built the company we would have chosen ourselves when execution and results truly mattered.

Again and again, we saw the same pattern. In demanding business situations, the problem was rarely a lack of plans. What was missing was senior capacity to take responsibility, work through complexity, and see things through to real results.

Built by seniors

ADVALO is made up of CFOs and senior finance leaders who have faced these challenges from the inside. We work closely with management and teams, embed ourselves where needed, and focus on what actually helps the organisation move forward. We do not rely on standard frameworks. We adapt to the situation at hand and stay close to daily operations.

Our role is hands-on and practical. We provide senior operational leadership and remain involved until the work is done and the results are in place. Our ambition is simple: to leave organisations better equipped than when we arrived – structurally and financially.

We are proud to say that clients choose ADVALO because we deliver progress and results.

- Maria & Agnethe

Agnethe Kopperdal

Agnethe brings management experience from private equity, listed, and privately owned companies such as Norwegian Air Shuttle, Equinor, Norrøna, and itslearning. She holds an MBA in Corporate Finance, an MSc in Accounting and Auditing, and a Master's in Economics and Finance

agnethe@advalo.no

+47 92 29 52 99

Maria Stjern Dahlstrøm

Maria brings diverse management experience across industries, having worked in companies such as Schibsted, Equinor, and NHO. She holds a MSc in Business and Economics and is a Certified Financial Analyst and Portfolio manager.

maria@advalo.no

+47 48 05 64 51

Henrik Rosenlund

Henrik holds extensive experience from corporate finance, and scale-up environments, with roles at Carnegie and DNB Markets, Sonitor and Novelda. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance and has supported companies through capital raises, M&A processes, and strategic development.

henrik.rosenlund@advalo.no

+47 98 82 79 24

Henrik Tøstie

Henrik offers a strong background in private equity and management consulting, with experience from McKinsey and Credo Partners and its portfolio companies. He holds an MSc in Business Analysis and Performance Management, and has his main expertise in M&A, business development, and advisory.

henrik@advalo.no

+47 91 58 18 66

Isabelle Jokimäki

Isabelle brings strong expertise in finance management and performance improvement, with experience from KPMG CFO Advisory and project-based organizations within infrastructure and construction. She has led projects related to financial control, investment analysis, and ERP procurements, and holds a Master’s degree in Business and Economics.

isabelle.jokimaki@advalo.no

977 22 257

Jahn Asle Mørch Hesla

Jahn Asle brings deep expertise in finance transformation and performance management, developed through leadership roles at Schibsted Marketplaces, ALD Automotive, and extensive consulting experience at PwC. He holds an MSc in International Business and has a proven track record of leading finance transformations.

jahnasle@advalo.no

+47 46 50 91 85

Jørgen Lien

Jørgen brings a broad background in audit, corporate finance, and operational leadership, with experience from EY, Gyldendal ASA, and the scale-up Looping. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting, as well as a Master’s degree in Auditing.

jorgen@advalo.no

+47 95 99 52 13

Karianne Øye

Karianne is an experienced finance leader with deep expertise in finance transformation, developed through senior management roles at Schibsted ASA, and Telenor ASA. She holds a Master’s degree in Business and Economics and has led large-scale transformations across financial reporting, systems, processes, and operating models.

karianne.oye@advalo.no

+47 90 93 55 14

Martin Alnes

Martin is an experienced CFO and finance manager with a strong background from senior management roles at Milrab, Posten, Blå Kors and PGS ASA. He holds a Master’s degree in Business and Economics and has led finance functions through transactions, refinancing, due diligence, and post-sale integrations.

martin.alnes@advalo.no

+47 41 68 75 79

Morten Bernhardsen

Morten is an experienced leader with financial expertise covering companies such as Gjensidige, Sector Asset Management, Navamedic, and Huddlestock. He holds an MSc in Business and Economics, blending strong financial expertise with a hands-on operational perspective.

morten@advalo.no

+47 48 02 19 20

Sarah Marki Erichsen

Sarah brings solid experience in financial leadership and advisory, with a background from KPMG and FREYR Battery. She holds a Master’s degree in Auditing and has a strong operational mindset and deep technical expertise.

sarah@advalo.no

+47 40 63 96 38

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Partner with our experts

Whether you are navigating a transition or need senior management capacity, we are ready to step in and deliver results.

Frequently asked questions

What differentiates ADVALO from traditional consultancies?

We step into the organisation and take responsibility for execution. Our people work side by side with CFOs, management and finance teams, close to day-to-day operations. We don’t stop at recommendations or reports. We stay involved until decisions are implemented, routines are established, and the work actually functions in practice.

Which industries do you specialize in?

We work across industries and ownership models. Our experience comes from complex organisations, private equity, listed companies, and growing businesses. What matters most is not the sector, but the situation the company is in and the demands placed on the finance function. Our work is grounded in how organisations should operate, regardless of industry.

How quickly can ADVALO deploy a team?

In most cases, we can step in quickly, often within days. We focus on matching the right senior capacity to the situation, rather than building large teams. This allows us to start work with limited ramp-up time. The goal is to provide immediate support and create momentum from the outset.