Assistant Controller – Financial Planning & Reporting

Aalto; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational health care

UniSport access

My Hour well-being hour

Staff discounts on UniSport services

Job summary

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, invites applications for an Assistant Controller in Financial Services. The role focuses on planning, monitoring and reporting finances for education and research, with a hybrid work model on the Otaniemi campus.

You will support teaching budgets, financial processes and reporting, and collaboratives with industry and other institutions, collaborating with HR and department leadership. English and Finnish proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial management and financial processes.
• Relevant university degree and a few years of experience in financial management.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for work.
• A service-oriented and collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Structured and systematic with the ability to drive tasks under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Managing the financial administration of teaching budgets, including related reporting and financial planning.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes and contributing to financial reporting practices.
• Supporting financial management of collaborative projects with companies, foundations, other universities and the public sector.
• Working closely with the Unit Controller, HR, Learning Services, and department leadership.

Skills

Accounting

Financial management

Financial reporting

Independent working

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree

Job description

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, invites applications for an Assistant Controller in Financial Services. The role focuses on planning, monitoring and reporting finances for education and research, with a hybrid work model on the Otaniemi campus.

You will support teaching budgets, financial processes and reporting, and collaboratives with industry and other institutions, collaborating with HR and department leadership. English and Finnish proficiency are required.