Business Controller – Growth & Profitability (Hybrid)

Kesko - K-Group; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Kalasatama, Helsinki with on

Employee benefits

Job summary

Kesko Building and technical trade division is seeking a Business Controller to support management decisions and drive growth across eight countries. You will perform profitability analysis, budgeting, cash flow and market insights, while leading improvement projects.

The role blends finance excellence with strategic business partnering in a hybrid Helsinki-based setting. You will partner with multiple units, drive forecasting and reporting development, and bring data-driven recommendations to

Qualifications

• Masters degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• Several years of experience in business controlling, analytics, development or project management or another analytical finance role with stakeholder interaction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive and hands-on with development mindset.
• Fluent in Finnish and English; Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reporting and profitability analysis, benchmarking and KPI tracking.
• Cash flow and working capital analysis with actions to improve capital efficiency.
• Market analysis, insight work, market development and benchmarking.
• Own development projects such as customer, product or store profitability.
• Support planning/forecasting with historical performance and drivers; scenario work.
• Develop reporting and analytics, including automation and AI, with other teams.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Proactive

Finnish

English

Swedish

Education

Master's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field

Job description

Kesko Building and technical trade division is seeking a Business Controller to support management decisions and drive growth across eight countries. You will perform profitability analysis, budgeting, cash flow and market insights, while leading improvement projects.

The role blends finance excellence with strategic business partnering in a hybrid Helsinki-based setting. You will partner with multiple units, drive forecasting and reporting development, and bring data-driven recommendations to