Finance Controller

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Role Summary:

This position is responsible for managing the activities within Finance function for Finland and Denmark, based in Helsinki. The position will report directly to Regional Finance Leader and will be part of the Management team. This incumbent provides advice and counsel to the business leader, and also provides business insight and functional guidance. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that corporate reporting requirements are met in a timely fashion and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and other appropriate requirements, and that the business complies with components of Sarbanes-Oxley, especially for FICAP, SIC, SOX, FCPA and local statutory and tax requirement.
• Ensure all project recording and treatment (including booking/revenue, costs but not limited to them) are in line with relevant policies, LOA and processes.
• Deliver a timely month end close.
• Controlling of the daily business, especially AOP, monthly Forecast, variance analysis, reporting to the regional controller
• Provide leadership and financial expertise to address and seek opportunities for continuing growth and margin expansion.
• Work closely with business leaders to provide needed financial counsel and support for decision making, and in-depth financial and operational analysis to drive profitable and sustainable business growth and operation productivity improvement.
• Lead monthly/quarterly forecasts and annual AOP processes and provide accurate and meaningful financial information and provide interpretive, value-added guidance in addition to standard reporting and data compilation required for the business to achieve its financial objectives.
• Develop and maintain internal control according to company policies and ensure country and corporate financial policy compliance on continuous basis; demonstrate initiative in identifying and correcting weaknesses in the administrative processes.
• Work closely with internal supporting functions  - Record to Report, Order to Cash, Treasury, AP, Legal, IT, HR.
• Cooperation with external and internal auditors to carry out periodical auditing.

Key Competencies and qualifications

• Business Acumen – working knowledge in company’s operating model; understands challenges to drive execution of business objectives.
• Financial Analysis – well-adept to working with financial measurements and indicators to provide meaningful insights to data for high level decision and recommendations.
• Financial Process and Controls – drive continuous improvement on regulations and evolving finance policies to mitigate or reduce complexities.
• Financial Tool Acumen – fully utilize financial systems for accurate and more efficient finance decision making outcomes.
• Trusted Advisor – manage trust and provide guidance to stakeholders for alignment in direction and drive performance.
• The ability to work completely independently and to take responsibility for accounting, controlling and reporting.
• Knowledge of local GAAP and US GAAP,
• Familiar in the use of ERP systems. Knowledge of Oracle R12 is preferable.
• Very good knowledge of Excel
• Very good command of English
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance from a college or university. CMA, MBA or other financial certificates all considered pluses
• 5 years+ work experience in trade and/or service sectors are required. Experience within US companies is highly desirable.
• Limited travel may be required

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.