Finance Control & Reporting Leader

dentsu; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Finland is seeking a Head of Finance Reporting & Control to lead the financial control framework across all Finnish entities and practices, reporting to the Market CFO. The role combines governance, accounting, and robust internal controls to ensure compliant, timely financial reporting.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage external audits, and act as a key contact for regional finance teams. Strong knowledge of GAAP and Finnish standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in audit or in a senior in-house finance role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, Finnish accounting standards, and local compliance requirements.
• Experience with tax, transfer pricing, compliance, statutory reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience from a multinational company or group environment, including group reporting and short-deadline requests.
• Ability and motivation to drive continuous improvement, transformation, and development.
• Fluency in English and Finnish is preferred; candidates with strong English and a Scandinavian language may also be considered.
• A master’s degree in finance, economics, auditing, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the financial control framework across all Finnish legal entities, ensuring a robust control and compliance environment aligned with Group Financial Control strategy.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical accounting and internal control guidance to the market finance team.
• Design, implement, and maintain an effective internal financial control environment that supports strong governance and sustainable business performance.
• Oversee accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in line with global policies, Finnish regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Maintain and review process documentation to support policy compliance and audit readiness.
• Proactively manage risk by identifying and addressing control gaps, escalating process deficiencies where needed.
• Oversee operational finance activities within the market, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time with effective process controls embedded.

Skills

Financial controlling

Accounting accuracy

Governance & internal controls

Stakeholder communication

English and Finnish language skills

Education

Master's degree in finance/economics/auditing or equivalent

Tools

BlackLine

OPA

Marathon

Excel

Job description

Dentsu Finland is seeking a Head of Finance Reporting & Control to lead the financial control framework across all Finnish entities and practices, reporting to the Market CFO. The role combines governance, accounting, and robust internal controls to ensure compliant, timely financial reporting.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage external audits, and act as a key contact for regional finance teams. Strong knowledge of GAAP and Finnish standards is essential.