Senior Business Controller | Budbee Finland (part of Instabee)

Instabee; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct influence

International scale, local autonomy

Inclusive & high-impact environment

Flexibility & balance

Competitive package

Job summary

Instabee is seeking a Senior Business Controller in Finland to partner with the Country Manager and leadership. You will move beyond reporting to provide strategic financial guidance, analyze profitability, and drive scalable improvements.

You will build robust financial models, own budgeting and forecasting for Finland, develop dashboards, and translate data into actionable insights for commercial and operational teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets is essential.
• Experience with SQL, BI tools or modern financial planning software is a major plus.
• Background in business controlling, FP&A, management consulting, corporate finance or similar analytical environment.
• Professional fluency in Finnish and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze revenue, profitability, and costs to drive commercial insights for the Finnish market.
• Build financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses for initiatives and rollouts.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking to align with strategy.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and tools to enable fast, data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with country leadership and international teams to connect finance with operations.

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

BI tools

Financial planning software

Tools

BI tools

Financial planning software

Job description

Where data, technology, and operations intersect

At Budbee (part of Instabee), we are not just a logistics company - we are a tech scale-up redefining e-commerce delivery. Known across Finland for fast, seamless, and customer-first parcel delivery, our business is powered by proprietary algorithms, smart routing software, and automated locker infrastructure.

Instabee operates at the cross-section of hardware, proprietary software, and physical networks. As our Senior Business Controller in Finland, you will go far beyond traditional reporting. We aren't looking for a "bean counter" - we are looking for a true commercial business partner. You will look at the business holistically: digging deep into what drives overall profitability, uncovering root causes behind operational costs, and turning raw data into proactive, strategic solutions.

In this role, you will be a direct strategic advisor to the Country Manager and the local leadership team, bringing a sharp financial perspective to complex, high-impact decisions that shape our growth in Finland.

What you’ll do

Drive commercial & operational insight: Look at the business as a whole to analyze what truly drives revenue, profitability, and cost. Conduct deep dives into unit economics and logistics networks to identify growth opportunities and efficiency gains.

• Guide strategic decisions: Act as a strategic sparring partner to local leadership. Build clear financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses for new commercial initiatives and operational rollouts.
• Lead financial planning & performance: Own budgeting, forecasting, and performance follow-up across the Finnish market, ensuring performance aligns with long-term strategy.
• Challenge & innovate: Rethink traditional ways of working, question assumptions, and propose forward-thinking, data-driven ideas to build scalable profitability.
• Build modern tools: Develop clear KPIs, dynamic dashboards, and decision-making frameworks that empower fast, well-informed local execution.
• Connect the organization: Serve as the strategic bridge connecting Finnish operations, the broader finance organization, and international teams across Instabee.

Who you are

We value curiosity, analytical rigor, and a collaborative mindset over a single rigid career path. You don't need to check every single box below to be a great fit - we strongly believe in potential, continuous learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

• Holistic business partner: You see beyond spreadsheet formulas. You are motivated by understanding how technology, market dynamics, and operational choices directly influence customer experience and bottom-line profit.
• Analytical & proactive: You are comfortable working with complex data sets, identifying what really matters, and coming to the table with constructive, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative communicator: You build trust across all levels and functions, translating complex financial concepts into clear insights for technical, commercial, and operational teams alike.
• Confident problem solver: You enjoy tackling open-ended questions, challenging the status quo respectfully, and taking ownership from initial analysis to execution.
• Technical skills: Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets is essential. Experience with (or an eagerness to learn) SQL, BI tools, or modern financial planning software is a major plus.
• Background: Experience in business controlling, FP&A, management consulting, corporate finance, or a similar analytical environment.
• Languages: Professional fluency in both Finnish and English is required.

What you’ll get

• Direct influence: As a key member of the Finland leadership team, you will directly shape our commercial strategy, market growth, and operational direction.
• International scale, local autonomy: Enjoy the energy and innovation of an international tech scale-up, combined with the autonomy to take true ownership of your local market.
• Inclusive & high-impact environment: Work alongside supportive, smart colleagues who value psychological safety, open debate, and diverse ideas.
• Flexibility & balance: A hybrid working model with flexible hours that gives you control over your schedule, supported by a modern office space.
• Competitive package: Comprehensive compensation, wellness allowances, pension, and health insurance benefits.

About Budbee & Instabee

Budbee was built on a simple idea: parcel delivery should fit around the consumer's life, not the other way around. By combining proprietary software, smart routing, and user-centric design, we built a modern alternative to traditional logistics services.

In 2022, Budbee combined with Instabox to create Instabee. Today, Instabee is an international delivery tech group serving millions of consumers and thousands of online merchants across Europe. We move fast, innovate constantly, and build the tech-enabled infrastructure for the future of e-commerce.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Instabee

We believe that great ideas come from diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace where every voice is heard, unique experiences are valued, and everyone has the space to grow and thrive. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and identities to apply.

A note on our selection process: To ensure a fair, data-driven, and unbiased process for everyone, recruitment at Instabee includes short, science-backed assessments via Alva Labs (evaluating logic and workplace preferences). Rather than focusing solely on past job titles, this helps us objectively understand your potential and workplace strengths.

Instabee Group, with consumer-facing brands Budbee, Instabox, and Porterbuddy, brings together years of experience in delivery. Today, Instabee Group is present in five markets, serving thousands of online merchants and millions of consumers with seamless home deliveries and convenient parcel locker deliveries, using the best fuel available. With smart technology, a strong focus on sustainability, and a secure supply chain, Instabee has become a trusted partner for online merchants and a preferred choice for consumers.