Financial Accountant to BYD Finland

BYD Europe; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD Europe in Helsinki seeks a detail-oriented Finance professional to manage financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and controls. You will support monthly closes, IFRS footnotes, and cross-functional collaboration with local teams and HQ.

The role requires 4–5 years in finance, strong IFRS and local tax knowledge, and fluency in Finnish and English. Ideal for a professional aiming to impact a fast-growing automotive group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., KLT) are a plus.
• 4–5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably in multinational companies.
• Strong knowledge of local tax regulations, FAS and IFRS.
• Solid knowledge of accounting, taxation, financial reporting and audit cooperation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Experience with project accounting or vehicle business is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent Finnish and English communication (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping, General Ledger, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support monthly group close and ensure timely financial records.
• Prepare monthly and yearly financial reports with IFRS footnotes for group statements.
• Assist Financial Manager with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Analyze budget versus actual, explain variances and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with business, marketing, HR and other teams for accurate data.
• Monitor AR and AP with accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls.
• Drive standardization of GL processes across entities.
• Assist with year-end audit activities and provide documentation.
• Support management with financial analysis for decision making.
• Payroll coordination with outsourced payroll and entries for salary.

Skills

Bookkeeping

General Ledger

IFRS

Tax compliance

Payroll accounting

Budgeting

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

English & Finnish communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 800,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

About the Job

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance professional to join our team in Finland. In this role, you will be responsible for key financial accounting and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and Group requirements. You will support budgeting, forecasting, audits, payroll accounting, and commercial finance initiatives while working closely with local teams and global headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of financial processes and controls in a rapidly growing international automotive company.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting

• Execute Day-to-day bookkeeping , General Ledger, Including timely and accurate booking of Journal entries, accruals, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial records in accordance with local regulations and internal policies.Support the monthly group closing within tight schedule.

• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and yearly financial report deliverables, including IFRS footnotes for group consolidated statements and FAS reporting for local tax authority and audit purpose.

• Assistant Financial Manager with budgeting, forecasting & financial Planning

• Analyze budget versus actual performance, identify variances and provide clear explanations and recommendations.

• Collaborate closely with business, marketing, HR and other teams to ensure accurate financial data, alignment on business activities, and timely information flow.

• Monitor AR and AP with completeness, accuracy , timelines, and high quality requirements.

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and mitigate risks before they materialize.

• Drive standardization and scalability of general ledger processes in a rapidly expanding multinational environment, promoting consistency, efficiency, and quality across entities.

• Assist with year-end audit activities, providing accurate documentation and timely explanations

• Support management with financial analysis to drive sound business decisions.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations, statutory requirements and internal control standards

• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, banks and other financial stakeholders.

• Draft and update internal financial policies and procedures as needed.

• Reporting & HQ Coordination

• Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

• Review local financial statements in accordance with Group SAP in Headquarters.

• Ensure consistency, accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting.

Business Support & Commercial Finance

• Support the drafting and implementation of rebate policies in collaboration with the Sales team.

• Support rebate AP and manage rebate provisions accurately and in a timely manner.

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support commercial and strategic initiatives.

Payroll

• Cooperate with outsourced payroll and make entries for the salary, pension, tax and other payroll related bookkeeping accuracy and timelines.

• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Tax related field;

• Professional certifications (e.g, KLT) are a plus.

• Minimum 4–5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably in multinational companies.

• Strong knowledge of local tax regulations FAS and IFRS knowledge .

• Solid knowledge of accounting, taxation, financial reporting and audit cooperation experience.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP are a plus).

• Experience working with projects Accounting or vehicle business are a plus

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Excellent communication skills in Finnish and English (written and verbal).

Key Competencies

• Experienced bookkeeping and strong ownership and accountability

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Local FAS and IFRS knowledge

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative industry.

• Competitive salary and benefits. Exposure to global automotive trends and strategies.

• A collaborative team environment that fosters professional growth.