Head of Group Accounting

Helvar; Espoo; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Day

Empower Hour

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Helvar is seeking an experienced Head of Group Accounting to lead the group’s accounting and reporting function. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee the consolidation process, ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, and drive improvements across regions with a focus on strong internal controls.

You will manage the transfer pricing framework, collaborate with auditors, and lead a high-performing accounting team.

Qualifications

• Senior finance professional with group accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation experience.
• Strong technical accounting background with a hands-on approach to process management.
• Experience leading teams and driving improvements in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with transfer pricing is advantageous.
• Academic degree in finance, accounting or related field; familiarity with modern financial systems and consolidation tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex matters to senior stakeholders.
• Leadership role to strengthen the group accounting function and governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group consolidation and ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Own group accounting policies and ensure consistent application across subsidiaries.
• Manage external audit process and coordinate with auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement in closing, consolidation, and reporting processes including systems and automation.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team and ensure alignment with group requirements.

Skills

Group accounting

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Transfer pricing

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Consolidation tools

Modern financial systems

Job description

We are looking for a experienced Head of Group Accounting to lead and further develop our group-wide accounting and financial reporting function. This is a key leadership role reporting to the CFO, with responsibility for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting across the group. You will lead a dedicated accounting team and work closely with finance colleagues across regions to ensure consistent and efficient processes.

What experiance we would need:

• We are looking for a senior finance professional with extensive experience in group accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation in an international, multi-entity environment.
• You have a strong technical accounting background, combined with a structured and hands‑on approach to process management.
• You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and have a proven track record of leading teams and driving improvements.
• Experience with transfer pricing frameworks is considered a strong advantage.
• The ideal candidate holds a relevant academic degree in finance, accounting, or a related field and is experienced in working with modern financial systems and consolidation tools.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex matters clearly to senior stakeholders are essential.
• This is a critical leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the group accounting function, ensure high-quality financial reporting, and support the company’s continued growth and governance

What you'll be doing as our Head of Group Accounting:

The Head of Group Accounting is responsible for overseeing the group consolidation process and ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards (FAS). The role owns the group accounting policies and ensures consistent application across all subsidiaries, while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also manage the external audit process and act as the key point of contact for auditors.

In addition, the role includes ownership and oversight of the group’s transfer pricing framework, ensuring policies are compliant, consistently applied, and well‑documented across jurisdictions. The position also carries responsibility for preparing and delivering financial reporting to the company’s owners on a tertial (four‑month) basis.

A core part of the role is to drive continuous improvement in financial closing, consolidation, and reporting processes, including the development of systems, tools, and automation. You will ensure high data quality and transparency across the group, providing reliable financial information for statutory purposes and external stakeholders.

You will lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, building a high‑performing and collaborative function. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement across business units and geographies, ensuring alignment between local finance teams and group requirements.

Why You'll Love Helvar?

• We value your growth: With a wide range of online learning opportunities and internal mobility, you’ll have the tools and support to advance your career.
• Autonomy and balance: Our culture is built on trust, offering you autonomy in your role while promoting a healthy work‑life balance and benefiting from a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Wellbeing at the heart: Whether it’s our products for customers or how we care for our team, wellbeing is our top priority. We offer a dedicated Wellbeing Day every year, and all employees can take advantage of our weekly Empower Hour for wellbeing, community, or learning activities.
• A company you can trust: With over 100 years of history, we’re a stable, family‑owned Finnish company that’s growing across our international locations.

If you’re excited to drive innovation, shape Helvar’s future, and grow in a company with a rich history and forward‑thinking mindset, we want to hear from you!

For additional information on the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition & Development Manager: Ben Fryer [e-mail] who will get in touch with you shortly.

The Helvar Promise to You!

At Helvar, we’re determined to improve the wellbeing of people in every space - including our own employees. We promise you conditions that foster your personal growth and help you achieve your full potential. As a tight‑knit company with a family ethos, we’re proud to see that Helvarians care deeply about our customers, our partners, our planet and each other. Our drive to create a better working environment is part of what we call Brighter Spaces.

We trust your vision! "Over the last 100 years, we've become experts at innovation. It's part of our culture. Together we evolve and adapt our solutions to create perfect conditions.“

We invest in you! "As we spend 1/3 of our life at work, it's important to have fun! We work in a friendly, easy‑going atmosphere, and we're focused on improving your wellbeing. We celebrate a learning culture and promote Bright Ideas.”

You have the freedom to impact! “People help shape our success. This allows us to be true leaders. With your ideas, we're focused on achieving a brighter, sustainable future for generations to come.”

We’re with you all the way!

Helvar Recruitment Equality and Diversity Disclaimer

At Helvar, we are committed to creating a workplace that promotes a culture of equality, respect, and opportunity for all.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team and encourage everyone to apply.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.