Finance Controller

FI1 Trane Finland Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equal opportunity

Career development

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Helsinki is seeking a regional finance leader responsible for Finland and Denmark. The role reports to the Regional Finance Leader and provides business insight and guidance to drive profitability while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX.

You will lead monthly/quarterly forecasts and annual AOP, work with business leaders on financial strategy, and coordinate with internal and external auditors for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance. CMA/MBA or other certificates a plus.
• 5+ years of work experience in trade and/or service sectors, and experience with US companies is desirable.
• Knowledge of local GAAP and US GAAP; proficient with ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure corporate reporting meets US GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Oversee month-end close, forecasting, AOP, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial counsel and insights to business leaders for decision making.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams—R2R, O2C, Treasury, AP, Legal, IT, HR.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business acumen

English proficiency

Excel

ERP systems

Oracle R12

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance

CMA, MBA or other financial certificates

Tools

Oracle R12

ERP systems

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where is the work: On-Site (5 days) Role Summary: This position is responsible for managing the activities within Finance function for Finland and Denmark, based in Helsinki. The position will report directly to Regional Finance Leader and will be part of the Management team. This incumbent provides advice and counsel to the business leader, and also provides business insight and functional guidance.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that corporate reporting requirements are met in a timely fashion and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and other appropriate requirements, and that the business complies with components of Sarbanes-Oxley, especially for FICAP, SIC, SOX, FCPA and local statutory and tax requirement. Ensure all project recording and treatment (including booking/revenue, costs but not limited to them) are in line with relevant policies, LOA and processes. Deliver a timely month end close. Controlling of the daily business, especially AOP, monthly Forecast, variance analysis, reporting to the regional controller Provide leadership and financial expertise to address and seek opportunities for continuing growth and margin expansion. Work closely with business leaders to provide needed financial counsel and support for decision making, and in-depth financial and operational analysis to drive profitable and sustainable business growth and operation productivity improvement. Lead monthly/quarterly forecasts and annual AOP processes and provide accurate and meaningful financial information and provide interpretive, value-added guidance in addition to standard reporting and data compilation required for the business to achieve its financial objectives. Develop and maintain internal control according to company policies and ensure country and corporate financial policy compliance on continuous basis; demonstrate initiative in identifying and correcting weaknesses in the administrative processes. Work closely with internal supporting functions - Record to Report, Order to Cash, Treasury, AP, Legal, IT, HR. Cooperation with external and internal auditors to carry out periodical auditing.

Key Competencies and qualifications

Business Acumen - working knowledge in company's operating model; understands challenges to drive execution of business objectives. Financial Analysis - well-adept to working with financial measurements and indicators to provide meaningful insights to data for high level decision and recommendations. Financial Process and Controls - drive continuous improvement on regulations and evolving finance policies to mitigate or reduce complexities. Financial Tool Acumen - fully utilize financial systems for accurate and more efficient finance decision making outcomes. Trusted Advisor - manage trust and provide guidance to stakeholders for alignment in direction and drive performance. The ability to work completely independently and to take responsibility for accounting, controlling and reporting. Knowledge of local GAAP and US GAAP, Familiar in the use of ERP systems. Knowledge of Oracle R12 is preferable. Very good knowledge of Excel Very good command of English Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance from a college or university. CMA, MBA or other financial certificates all considered pluses 5 years+ work experience in trade and/or service sectors are required. Experience within US companies is highly desirable. Limited travel may be required.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

At Trane Technologies, we're climate innovators with the courage to look at our world's challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren't afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well-being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share. Learn more about what we do & how we do it.

Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job – it's the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what's possible for a more sustainable future. Together, we know we can change the world. With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life's demands, and more – you'll be supported to thrive at work and at home. Learn more about building a career with us.

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