Finance Manager Nordics

Acolad group; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content solutions provider in Helsinki is seeking a skilled Finance Manager to oversee financial accuracy and compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for financial statements, tax compliance, and managing the local accounting team. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in finance and speak fluent English and Finnish. This position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Lunch allowance

Well-being benefit

Occupational healthcare

Bicycle allowance

Gamified break exercises

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Finance, ideally from an audit firm.
• Experience in international operations required.
• Fluent in English and Finnish is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review the financial statements.
• Manage all tax filings and support audit processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Economy

Job description

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise.

Established in 1995, the group is present in 22 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 1,600 employees supported by a network of +10,000 linguists around the world.

At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed. Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity.

About The Role

Acolad is looking for a skilled and reliable Finance Manager to oversee financial accuracy and compliance within one of our local or regional entities. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and validation of financial statements in accordance with local regulations, tax compliance and optimization, and managing the relationship with auditors and tax authorities.

Acolad Finland is seeking a talented and ambitious Finance Manager to join our dynamic team in Helsinki.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ultimate responsibility for the financial accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet: Prepare and review the monthly accounts, supervise the accounting operations and provide support to Accounting Shared service Center team collaborate closely with FP&A team on performance analysis
• Take ultimate accountability for the cash collection, work closely with ASSC team to ensure reasonable DSO and healthy AR Ageing Balance
• Play a key role in the collaboration between local team and ASSC, strengthen the communication to ensure timely and accurate financial operations
• Manage all tax filings and support INE Reports
• Lead the annual audit in Finland and in Sweden, and support group audit
• Manage the local accounting team, upholding Acolad cultural values and promoting an environment of support, development, and leadership
• Identify opportunities for growth, improvement and efficiencies in the finance discipline
• Continually review systems, processes, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to suggest ways to minimize loss, enhance controls, and improve profitability
• Maintain, review and monitor internal controls and ensure the implementation of Group's policies and procedures
• Provide relevant financial insight and support to the local leadership team and participate in key meetings
• Participate actively in Group's projects and ad hoc assignments

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, or Economy
• At least 8 years’ proven experience in Finance, ideally starting from an audit firm, followed by financial control in an international group
• Experience in operating in international company having operations in several countries
• Accounting strong experience
• Tax local requisites knowledge
• Audit Processes background
• Experience in operating in a professional services company, localization industry experience (as a plus)
• Autonomy, and proactive attitude, team player
• Analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and workload
• Fluent in English and Finnish is a must, Swedish is a plus

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Customer Focus

Benefits

We offer the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, a cozy and modern workspace in Vallila, and the chance to collaborate with fantastic colleagues. Our benefits include a lunch allowance, a well-being benefit, occupational healthcare, as well as the option to take advantage of a bicycle allowance and participate in gamified break exercises.

Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.