Chief Financial Officer CFO

Raisio; Raisio; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short- & long-term incentive plans

Hybrid work model (up to 2 remote days

Competitive salary

Job summary

Raisio plc is seeking a business‑driven Chief Financial Officer to lead Group Finance and enable profitable growth across the Raisio Group.

As CFO you will oversee financial leadership, IT, Investor Relations, and AI strategy, partnering with the CEO and the Group Leadership Team to drive value creation and sustainable expansion. The role supports a hybrid model with flexible work locations in Raisio or Espoo.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior finance leadership in an international company.
• Listed‑company experience or equivalent governance exposure.
• Strong IFRS expertise.
• Strategic, analytical with business acumen.
• Fluent in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group Finance organisation and IT functions, driving strategy and performance.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, IFRS reporting and business performance management.
• Advance data‑driven analytics, finance processes, internal controls and automation.
• Oversee financing, cash flow, capital structure, taxation and insurance.
• Coordinate risk management, internal audit and reporting to the Board and investors.
• Develop investor relations and a Group‑wide AI agenda; support capital allocation and acquisitions.

Skills

Finance leadership

IFRS expertise

Strategy & forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Finnish & English

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

• a relevant Master’s degree

Raisio’s beloved brands make life more fulfilling for millions of people across Europe. We make food that combines delicious taste and convenience with scientifically proven health benefits in a way that gets people hooked on good habits. Our strong brands, such as Benecol® and Elovena®, turn our ambitions into reality. We stay hungry for growth and we aim to be distinctly more inventive than others. We have around 350 professionals focused on healthy food in six countries and export to more than 40 markets around the world. Raisio's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. In 2025, the Group’s comparable net sales for continuing operations were EUR 224.2 million and the comparable EBIT was EUR 28.5 million. www.raisio.com

Chief Financial Officer CFO

Raisio plc is looking for a business-driven and forward-looking Chief Financial Officer to lead Group Finance and enable profitable growth.

Our 2025–2027 strategy aims to accelerate growth through strong brands, new business opportunities, research activities and acquisitions. We are now looking for a CFO who combines strategic perspective, strong listed-company expertise and hands‑on leadership. We aim to be a consumer‑oriented, European innovator and make delicious food that promotes healthier eating habits.

Your role

As CFO, you will have overall responsibility for the financial leadership of Raisio Group and for the Group Finance function and also for IT, Investor Relations and the strategic development and adoption of artificial intelligence across the Group. You will be a close partner to the CEO, a member of the Group Leadership Team and, when required, the CEO’s deputy. You will bring a clear financial perspective to decision‑making and ensure that financial management supports strategy execution, profitable growth and long‑term value creation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• lead the Group Finance organisation and develop the team, its capabilities and collaboration with the business units
• own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, Group accounting, IFRS reporting and business performance management
• advance data‑driven management, analytics, finance processes, internal controls, reporting systems and automation
• oversee financing, cash flow, capital structure, taxation and insurance
• coordinate Group‑wide risk management and internal audit, and report key risks to management, the Board and the Audit Committee
• ensure reliable, timely and compliant financial reporting
• play an active role in preparing matters for the Board and Audit Committee and in communications with investors and financing partners
• support business leaders in commercial decision‑making, profitability improvement, investments and capital allocation
• leading the development of the Group’s IT strategy, operating models and digital capabilities, as well as overseeing IT investments, information security and operational resilience
• developing and leading Investor Relations together with the CEO, including investor communications, capital markets engagement and strengthening Raisio’s equity story
• defining and driving a Group‑wide AI agenda and roadmap and promoting the responsible, secure and business‑driven use of artificial intelligence
• contribute to acquisition evaluation, financing, due diligence and integration.

What We Expect From You

• a relevant Master’s degree
• substantial experience in senior finance leadership roles in an international company; previous CFO experience or a comparably broad mandate is a strong advantage
• a proven track record in a listed‑company environment or another demanding reporting and governance setting, together with strong IFRS expertise
• experience in business steering, strategy, forecasting, financing and risk management
• the ability to turn financial information into clear conclusions, choices and action
• a strong record of people leadership and finance function development
• excellent collaboration, influencing and communication skills with Boards, management teams, employees, investors and other stakeholders
• fluency in Finnish and English.

Experience in consumer business, the food industry or manufacturing, M&A, and finance systems or process transformation will be considered an advantage.

You are strategic and analytical while remaining close to the business and day‑to‑day execution. You build trust, bring clarity to complex situations and challenge constructively. You lead people with ambition and respect, turn decisions into action and keep the big picture under control through change.

What We Offer

We offer an influential key leadership role in a Finnish listed company with strong brands, an international operating environment and an ambitious growth strategy. You will work closely with the CEO, the Group Leadership Team and the Board, and shape a Finance function that enables Raisio’s next phase of growth. You will be supported by a capable Finance and IT teams and a collaborative organisation. We are committed to promoting a more sustainable food culture. Our approach is simple: we focus on healthy food without compromising on responsibility or taste. We hope you share our passion for creating delicious products that make a positive impact, working collaboratively, and continuously developing the way we work. While we do not claim to be perfect, we are proud of our ability to build a better workplace together. You will thrive in a professional, respectful and people‑oriented culture, where courage, fairness and drive are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary reflecting the scope of the role and your experience, together with comprehensive employee benefits. The position is included in Raisio Group’s short‑ and long‑term incentive plans in accordance with their applicable terms.

The primary location for the position can be either our headquarters in Raisio or our office in Espoo. If you are primarily based in Espoo, the role requires regular presence and work at our headquarters in Raisio. Our hybrid model allows up to two remote working days per week. Some travel is required.

For further information: For further information, please contact Chief Executive Officer Elli Siltala, tel. [phone]. She is available for calls on Friday, 18 September from 14:00 to 15:00, Tuesday, 22 September from 17:00 to 18:00, and Wednesday, 23 September from 17:00 to 18:00. All times are Finnish time (EEST, UTC+3).

Raisio Group is a drug‑free workplace, and drug testing is part of our recruitment practices. The selected candidate will undergo a drug test in connection with the pre‑employment health examination.