Financial Controller

Scandic Hotels Finland; Espoo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel stay discount

F&B discounts

ePassi

Health care benefits

Free time insurance

Job summary

Scandic Hotels Finland is seeking a Financial Controller to join our Accounting & Financial Control team in Espoo. The role combines hands-on accounting with process improvement in an international Shared Service Center.

The position requires a C1 level of Finnish in writing and speaking, and you will work primarily from the Espoo office as part of a cross-functional team supporting hotel operations and cross-border finance processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance or related field.
• A few years of accounting/financial control experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Performing month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with local accounting regulations, statutory reporting requirements and company policies.
• Supporting financial audits and tax reporting processes.
• Analyzing and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Supporting continuous improvement and standardization of accounting processes.
• Contributing to the development of our common Finance Shared Service Center.

Skills

Accounting background

ERP systems experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Degree in finance or related field

Tools

D365 Finance

Board

Basware

Excel

Job description

Join Scandic's Finance Shared Service Center

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our Accounting & Financial Control team. The team consists of 14 colleagues located across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.

As a Financial Controller, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team supporting hotel operations and collaborating across borders. This shared service model is designed to harmonize workflows and enhance efficiency across the finance function.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to combine hands-on accounting responsibilities with process improvement and collaboration in an international environment.

This position is located in Finland, with the office in Espoo, Tapiola. At Scandic we believe strong collaboration, learning and development are best supported through regular in-person interaction and therefore primarily work from the office.

Please note, that this position requires a C1 level in Finnish written and oral skills.

About the Role

As a Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensuring compliance with local accounting regulations, statutory reporting requirements and company policies
• Supporting financial audits and tax reporting processes
• Analyzing and resolving accounting discrepancies
• Supporting continuous improvement and standardization of accounting processes
• Contributing to the development of our common Finance Shared Service Center

Our primary systems include D365 Finance, Board, and Basware, with support requests managed via ServiceNow.

Who You Are

To succeed in this role, you are a structured and proactive professional with a strong accounting background and attention to detail. You enjoy collaborating with others, taking ownership of your work and driving improvements.

We believe you have:

• You hold a degree in finance or a related field
• A few years of relevant experience within accounting, financial control or reporting
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience working with ERP systems and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Fluency in English

Experience from a larger organization or a Shared Service Center environment is considered an advantage.

What We Offer

At Scandic, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an exciting transformation journey as we build and strengthen our Finance organization. We offer you a versatile working environment within a major hotel chain, providing countless opportunities for professional growth and development through Scandic Academy. Our employee benefits include; team member prices for hotel stays, food and beverage discounts in our restaurants, ePassi, vast health care benefits and free time insurance as well as countless other partner benefits.