Financial Controller

Sine Engineering; Tampere; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & wellness benefits

Extended healthcare

Accident Insurance

Business travel insurance

Office snacks

Job summary

Sine Engineering is seeking a Financial Controller to join the finance team in Tampere. This full‑time, permanent role centers on revenue, fixed assets, and working capital, collaborating with the local Financial Manager and global accounting teams.

You will drive accurate financial reporting, asset management, and capital expenditure controls while aligning with Sales, Supply Chain and Procurement. Fluency in English and Finnish is required.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• 3–5 years hands‑on accounting experience, including month‑end and year‑end closing.
• Solid knowledge of Finnish accounting standards (FAS) and IFRS, especially revenue recognition, fixed assets and impairment.
• Experience with accounts receivable, revenue cut‑off, accruals and reconciliations.
• Understanding of fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation and assets under construction.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is an advantage).
• Analytical, accurate and well‑organized with ability to handle several deadlines.
• Good communication and cooperation skills with Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, managers and auditors.
• Fluent English and Finnish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sales invoicing and accounts receivable, follow payment terms and support collections.
• Ensure correct revenue recognition and cut‑off, reconcile sales revenue and related accruals.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation plans for tangible and intangible assets.
• Work with the Financial Manager on capitalization decisions and assets under construction.
• Monitor capital expenditure against budget and run fixed asset counts and controls.
• Prepare financial reporting and audit documentation for publicly funded projects.
• Monitor net working capital, especially inventory, with cross‑functional teams.
• Support the purchase process by developing the process flow and maintaining approval tooling.
• Contribute to month‑end and year‑end closing with the global accounting team.

Skills

Finnish GAAP

IFRS revenue recognition

Accounts receivable

Fixed asset accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics BC

Job description

Sine Engineering builds the technology behind reliable drone autonomy, including communications, navigation, and control systems that enable coordinated multi-drone operations at scale. More than 200 UAV manufacturers rely on our technology, and our solutions power many of today's active interceptor operations.

Through our dual-use platform, we support civilian innovation while helping democratic nations strengthen their technological advantage.

Any drone. Any scale. Anywhere.

We build resilient communication, navigation, and coordination systems for the age of autonomy.

About the Role

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our finance team in Tampere. This is a full-time, permanent position.

In this role, you will be at the center of our revenue, fixed asset and working capital processes, working closely with our local Financial Manager, our global accounting team and both local and global colleagues across Sales, Supply Chain and Procurement.

With us you will learn, develop, and grow right alongside a fast-moving global company working in an interesting field.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate sales invoicing and accounts receivable. Making sure invoices are accurate, follow up on payment terms and advance payments, and support collections.
• Ensure correct revenue recognition and cut-off, reconcile sales revenue, and prepare sales-related accruals and provisions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register for tangible and intangible assets, including additions, disposals, write-offs, transfers and depreciation plans.
• Work with the Financial Manager on capitalization decisions, assets under construction, capitalized development costs and impairment testing.
• Monitor capital expenditure against budget and run physical fixed asset counts and controls.
• Prepare financial reporting, payment claims and audit documentation for publicly funded projects, including cost eligibility checks and personnel cost calculations, together with project managers and auditors.
• Monitor and report on net working capital, especially inventory, together with Sales, Supply Chain and Procurement. Spot improvement opportunities and elevate them where needed.
• Support the purchase process by developing the process flow, monitoring payments and maintaining the purchase approval tool.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing, including reconciliations, and support our global accounting team.

What we require

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• Around 3–5 years of hands‑on accounting experience, including month‑end and year‑end closing.
• Solid knowledge of Finnish accounting standards (FAS). Familiarity with IFRS, especially revenue recognition, fixed assets and impairment.
• Experience with accounts receivable, revenue cut‑off, accruals and reconciliations.
• Understanding of fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation and assets under construction.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is an advantage).
• An analytical, accurate and well‑organized approach, with the ability to handle several deadlines at once.
• Good communication and cooperation skills for working with Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, managers and auditors.
• Fluent English and Finnish language skills.

What we see as a plus

• Experience in international / multi‑entity structures

What We Offer

Paid Time Off

You are entitled to an annual holiday 4 + 1 weeks from the start

Health & Wellness Package

• Lunch Benefit: daily lunch allowance up to the tax‑free limit as a fringe benefit.
• Sport & Culture: annual budget for gyms, sports activities, cultural events, and hobbies.
• Wellbeing Allowance: additional allowance for massage and other wellness support.
• Extended Occupational Healthcare: enhanced coverage including partial dental care.
• Accident Insurance (24/7): full coverage for accidents during both work and free time.
• Business Travel Insurance: coverage for work‑related travel.
• Snacks & Office Comforts: coffee, snacks, fruits and other office perks.

Work Model

• Flexible Working Hours: core hours from 10:00 to 15:00.
• No‑Crunch Policy: no systematic overtime; overtime is compensated or reimbursed.
• Meeting‑Light Culture: protected focus time and minimal unnecessary meetings.
• High‑End Equipment: premium laptop, monitor, and peripherals.

Travel & Mobility

• Business Travel Expenses: full coverage of tickets, accommodation, and transportation.
• Per Diem (Vero Max): daily allowances according to the maximum tax‑free Vero rates.

Impact & Culture

• Low‑hierarchy, engineering‑driven environment with strong autonomy and zero micromanagement.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet every requirement? Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Sine Engineering, we value authenticity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every listed requirement. You might be the ideal candidate for this role- or for another opportunity with us.

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of UAV technology.

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