Financial Controller

Smart4 Energy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4 Energy is seeking an experienced Financial Controller in Finland to lead local financial reporting, statutory accounting and compliance. You will ensure accurate financial information in line with IFRS and Finnish regulations while coordinating with international finance teams and external auditors.

The role requires about 10 years of finance experience, deep knowledge of Finnish accounting and taxation, and proficiency with SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant finance experience, with a focus on statutory accounting and financial controlling.
• Strong knowledge of Finnish statutory accounting, local taxation and IFRS.
• Experience in financial reporting, internal controls, audits and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with SAP and relevant financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across international teams.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to developing finance processes within an evolving organisation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of local financial reporting, statutory accounting and company compliance.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports, tax notes and statutory financial statements.
• Coordinate external and internal audits, including internal control reporting and remediation.
• Monitor changes in local accounting legislation, taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare financial review materials for Board of Directors meetings.
• Manage local tax compliance, including corporate income tax and VAT.
• Support financial process improvements, system optimisation and the development of internal controls.
• Collaborate with global finance teams, regional accountants and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Support financial governance, including Delegation of Authority documentation, banking authorisations and company compliance matters.
• Provide financial expertise during potential changes to legal structures, including mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Locations: Helsinki, Turku or Vaasa - Finland

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an international client operating in the rapidly growing battery energy storage sector to appoint an experienced Financial Controller in Finland.

Our client is entering an exciting new chapter as a newly established, independent business, offering a unique opportunity to help develop and strengthen its financial controlling and accounting operations.

This position will play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance and effective financial governance, while working closely with international finance teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of local financial reporting, statutory accounting and company compliance.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information in accordance with local accounting requirements and IFRS.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports, tax notes and statutory financial statements.
• Coordinate external and internal audits, including internal control reporting and remediation.
• Monitor changes in local accounting legislation, taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare financial review materials for Board of Directors meetings.
• Manage local tax compliance, including corporate income tax and VAT.
• Support financial process improvements, system optimisation and the development of internal controls.
• Collaborate with global finance teams, regional accountants and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Support financial governance, including Delegation of Authority documentation, banking authorisations and company compliance matters.
• Provide financial expertise during potential changes to legal structures, including mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant finance experience, ideally with a strong focus on statutory accounting and financial controlling.
• Strong knowledge of Finnish statutory accounting, local taxation and IFRS.
• Experience in financial reporting, internal controls, audits and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with SAP and relevant financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across international teams.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and the ability to contribute to developing finance processes within an evolving organisation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an international business at an important stage of its development.
• Play a key role in establishing and strengthening financial controlling and accounting processes.
• Work within the growing renewable energy and battery storage sector.
• Collaborate with international finance professionals and senior business stakeholders.
• Contribute to an organisation supporting the development of modern energy infrastructure.