Financial Controller, K Group, Tampere - Staffpoint Holding Oy - Helsinki, Finland
Financial Controller
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Job Description
Are you enthusiastic about trade and new challenges and can you think digitally? Do you want to take part in creating unforgettable customer experiences? Join K Group and write your chapter in a European trading sector success story. Group Financial Services team is looking for a Financial Controller to join the energetic and change-driven team of experts. You will have a key role in providing comprehensive financial reporting, and your specific area of responsibility is Building and Technical trade -division controlling and reporting according to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles. As a team member, you will be responsible for ensuring statutory compliance and process development within Building and Technical trade companies in Finland and in other operating countries. Additionally, you will participate in division and group-level projects related to corporate restructuring, process development, or finance IT systems. You will work closely with K Finance professionals across all businesses and operating countries. What we expect from you: - Bachelors or master's degree in accounting or finance - Five to ten years of relevant work experience in financial accounting and financial controlling - Knowledge of financial reporting requirements for a listed company is an asset - Proficiency with relevant IT systems and tools (SAP, HFM, MS Office) - Good communication skills and fluent written and spoken Finnish and English, Swedish is seen as an asset - Proactive and systematic working style with a desire for continuous improvement - Resilience and a strong sense of responsibility - Experience in group accounting and applying IFRS standards in preparing consolidated financial statements is an advantage What we offer: - Interesting and challenging work with development opportunities - An ambitious and committed team of finance professionals - Modern finance processes supported by advanced IT systems and tools - K Group personnel benefits. This position is based in Tampere, and we follow a flexible hybrid working model. The work will begin as agreed, and the position is a full-time permanent employment. The recruitment is conducted in cooperation with StaffPoint, and the selected person will be employed directly by Kesko. How can you apply for this role? You can only submit your application via our recruitment tool Talent Adore. As we are assessing candidates continuously, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but no later than July 12th. Please note that we do not accept applications via email due to GDPR regulations. All applications should be submitted through our website. If you have questions regarding the position, you can contact Financial Controller, Team Leader Laura Vainioniemi at +358 50 3485804 on Wednesday, June 17th between 11-12 or Monday, July 6th between 12-13. This recruitment includes an aptitude test. The selected candidate will be required to take a drug test, and a credit history check will be conducted as part of pre-employment screening. Kesko Group is a strong and responsible operator in eight countries, constantly transforming and evolving. At Kesko, you can build a career alongside top European trading sector professionals. We offer interesting challenges and new perspectives every day. We care for each other, our customers, society, and the environment. To execute Kesko's growth strategy, we have made various significant acquisitions and divestments since 2015. At K Group, you can build a career alongside 39,000 European trading sector experts. We operate in grocery trade, building and technical trade, and auto trade. Independent K-retailer entrepreneurs are the core of our operation and inspire our mission to offer good food, make everyday life easier, and make the world a better place to live. Through strong collaboration across the organization, we constantly exceed customer expectations in stores, online, and as a B2B partner.
Company Information
Staffpoint HoldingOy
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Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive financial reporting
- Ensure statutory compliance and process development in Building and Technical trade companies
- Participate in corporate restructuring, process development, finance IT projects
- Work closely with finance professionals across countries
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and controlling
- Knowledge of financial reporting for listed companies is an asset
- Proficiency with SAP, HFM, MS Office
- Fluent Finnish and English, Swedish is an asset
- Proactive, systematic, responsible
- Experience with IFRS standards in group accounting
Skills & Technologies
Benefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Application via Talent Adore
- 2Assessment of candidates
- 3Pre-employment drug test and credit check
