Corporate Finance Analyst

Citycon; Espoo; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefit

Sports and cultural benefit

Occupational healthcare

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Citycon is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst to join the Finance team in Espoo. The role focuses on financial analysis, forecasting, business case development, and modelling to support CFO and senior management decisions.

You will contribute to strategic projects, financing activities, and capital markets initiatives, helping drive long-term growth and value creation for the Citycon Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in corporate finance, treasury, banking, transaction advisory, FP&A, audit, consulting, real estate finance, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and business case preparation.
• Advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of corporate finance, financial statements, and valuation principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different stakeholder groups.
• Fluency in English; Finnish is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, valuations, and business cases to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, planning tools, and decision-support materials.
• Support Group-level strategic projects and prepare materials for senior management decision-making.
• Conduct market, competitor, and business analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Analyze business performance and evaluate financial implications of strategic initiatives across the Group.
• Support financing activities, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance initiatives.
• Contribute to long-term business planning, scenario analysis, and value creation initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders across the organization to support key business decisions.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and materials for both internal and external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and rating agencies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Valuation principles

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Business Administration

Job description

Citycon is the leading owner, developer and manager of urban hubs in the Nordics. Citycon transforms unique locations into sustainable communities and cities full of life, serving 125 million people each year and delivering long-term share value. Citycon aims for carbon neutrality by 2030. Citycon owns 28 centres: 9 in Finland, 1 in Estonia, 10 in Norway, 6 in Sweden and 2 in Denmark. Citycon has been listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (CTY1S) since 1988 and is a member of EPRA (European Public Real Estate Association).

Citycon is looking for analytical and driven Corporate Finance Analyst to join Finance team in a permanent position. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives on turning data into actionable insights, enjoys tackling complex business challenges, and is excited by the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making and value creation across the Group.

In this role, you will be at the heart of Citycon’s strategic and financial decision-making, supporting the CFO and senior management through financial analysis, forecasting, business case development, and financial modelling. You will also contribute to strategic projects, financing activities, and capital markets initiatives, providing valuable insights that help drive the Group’s long-term growth and value creation.

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Period: Flexible start date, ideally in December 2026 or January 2027

Location: On-site at Citycon's HQ in Iso Omena, Espoo

As a Corporate Finance Analyst, you will

• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, valuations, and business cases to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, planning tools, and decision-support materials.
• Support Group-level strategic projects and prepare materials for senior management decision-making.
• Conduct market, competitor, and business analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Analyze business performance and evaluate financial implications of strategic initiatives across the Group.
• Support financing activities, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance initiatives.
• Contribute to long-term business planning, scenario analysis, and value creation initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders across the organization to support key business decisions.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and materials for both internal and external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and rating agencies.

What are we looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in corporate finance, treasury, banking, transaction advisory, FP&A, audit, consulting, real estate finance, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and business case preparation.
• Advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of corporate finance, financial statements, and valuation principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different stakeholder groups.
• Fluency in English; Finnish is considered an advantage.

What we offer

• A competitive salary enhanced with a lunch benefit provided on top of your base pay, a sports and cultural benefit, comprehensive occupational healthcare, and extensive insurance coverage that also protects you during your leisure time.
• A supportive and encouraging work community, where everyone’s contribution matters.
• An environment where you can learn, make an impact and work in a role with a broad perspective on the real estate industry.
• Shared activities, ranging from small sports moments to larger gatherings, that bring our people together.

Would you like to learn more about working at Citycon? Explore our experts and real estate professionals on our careers pages: Career | Citycon

Citycon offers a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic, international and developing work community. At Citycon, you become part of a diverse group of experts, where extensive know-how and support functions create a strong foundation for success. You are supported by competent colleagues and experts, with whom cooperation opens doors to new opportunities, development and success. Join us in building a sustainable future in the real estate industry as part of Citycon's team of experts.

Ready to become a part of a group of passionate professionals? Join us!