Job Description

We are looking for a talented finance manager to take ownership of the accounting and controlling activities for our Finnish business, responsibility for diverse finance projects, and closely support the Finance Director with financial management and business partnering. This is an operational position that requires a hands-on approach to manage a range of finance responsibilities, with the ability to bring a commercial and strategic perspective to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on management of all Finnish accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash and the general ledger
• Ensure monthly control accounts and balance sheet reconciliations are maintained
• Prepare regular multi-currency cash flow forecasts
• Review monthly payroll (prepared by external partner), prepare VAT returns and reconciliations, prepare corporate tax provisions, monitor transfer pricing
• Prepare monthly IFRS financial reporting and half-yearly financial disclosures
• Prepare annual financial statements and manage a smooth external audit process
• Ad hoc accounting, reporting and analysis for the business, for Group finance, and for government statistics
• Understand the financial performance of the business, and use it to bring insight and opportunities to the business
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with business leaders and colleagues across the Finnish and European business
• Lead the business in annual budget preparation and review
• Continuous improvement of finance processes, to optimize efficiency and enhance business support
• Manage finance projects, working closely with finance colleagues
• Support Finance Director in controlling, financial management and business partnering
• Active member of the finance leadership team

Benefits

• A stable and rewarding career path working for an established, expanding Software provider
• Industry competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hours and work from home options

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant with solid experience as hands-on financial controller within an international business
• Experience in both group/regional roles and operational roles would be valued
• Fluent in English, both oral and written; Competence in Finnish an advantage
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, highly organized with an exceptional attention to detail
• Self-motivated, with drive to succeed and demonstrate initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge senior managers
• Experience with general ledger functions, managing month end close processes and working to tight timetables
• Strong Excel skills (regular usage of pivot tables, xlookup, sumifs, sumproduct, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics (version AX and/or D365) is an advantage