Finance Partner for Operations & Profitability

atNorth; Espoo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

atNorth is seeking a Finance-focused Business Partner to guide performance management, profitability analysis, planning, forecasting, and decision support across the Nordic operations. This role translates operational drivers into actionable financial insights for leadership.

You will partner with operational leaders, develop dashboards and models, and drive KPI tracking to improve margins, cost efficiency, and overall business performance, enabling sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• >5 years of experience in Business Controlling, FP&A, Operations Finance, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and performance analysis.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP, EPM, BI, and reporting tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for assigned business areas.
• Ensure alignment between operational plans, capacity development, and financial forecasts.
• Translate operational and commercial drivers into robust financial plans and scenarios.
• Monitor, analyze, and explain financial and operational performance.
• Develop and track KPIs, profitability metrics, and performance indicators.
• Provide insight into cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to operational leaders.
• Support strategic and operational decision-making through data-driven analysis.
• Enhance understanding of financial risks and business impacts.
• Challenge assumptions and ensure robust financial governance.
• Develop dashboards, financial models, and management reporting.
• Improve data quality and reporting transparency.
• Contribute to automation and standardization of financial processes and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Excel modelling

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

EPM tools

BI tools

Job description

atNorth is seeking a Finance-focused Business Partner to guide performance management, profitability analysis, planning, forecasting, and decision support across the Nordic operations. This role translates operational drivers into actionable financial insights for leadership.

You will partner with operational leaders, develop dashboards and models, and drive KPI tracking to improve margins, cost efficiency, and overall business performance, enabling sustainable growth.