Head of Accounting — CFO Track, Hybrid + Equity

Michael Page; Vantaa; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term equity incentive program

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Job summary

Confidential group seeks a Head of Accounting to own the accounting function for a key operating entity and to progressively expand into broader group finance responsibilities with a potential future Group CFO mandate.

In a fast-growing international business, you will lead day-to-day accounting, month-end close, reconciliations and intercompany work, while helping to build scalable controls, reporting structures and robust finance processes in collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within accounting and bookkeeping in Finland or extensive experience with Finnish entities
• Solid understanding of international trade accounting and reverse charge VAT regulations
• Comfortable working hands-on in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• High integrity, attention to detail, and strong ownership
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency in Finnish and English preferred

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping and financial administration for a key operating entity
• Ensure accurate month-end closing, reconciliations and financial integrity
• Manage AP/AR processes, payment runs and invoice workflows
• Support standardisation and coordination of invoicing across multiple entities
• Assist with intercompany accounting, documentation and related finance processes
• Manage international accounting matters, including VAT and cross-border transactions
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks and payroll providers
• Contribute to the development of finance processes, controls and reporting structures

Skills

Finnish proficiency

English proficiency

Education

KLT qualification or equivalent

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Confidential group seeks a Head of Accounting to own the accounting function for a key operating entity and to progressively expand into broader group finance responsibilities with a potential future Group CFO mandate.

In a fast-growing international business, you will lead day-to-day accounting, month-end close, reconciliations and intercompany work, while helping to build scalable controls, reporting structures and robust finance processes in collaboration with senior leadership.