Financial Director

Vaasa is an international and dynamic coastal city that combines a strong business community, high-quality education, and nature-oriented living. The city is a pioneer in the energy sector and invests in sustainable development, digitalization, and the well-being of its residents. The Finance and Strategy service area operates as a centralized body for financial planning, steering, and implementation. It is responsible for the city's financial administration as well as the city's strategy, its coordination and monitoring, and the development of strategic management and the management system. You will be responsible for the operations and finances of the Finance and Strategy service area, and you will lead and develop processes and services related to the city's financial planning, financial administration, financial steering, and reporting. The Financial Director is responsible for preparing the entire city's budget, activity report, and financial statements, as well as developing the forecasting, monitoring, and financial sustainability of the city's finances. Your task is to create a networked and adaptable service culture together with the corporate administration staff. As a leader, you are inspiring and people-oriented, wanting to enable success and act as a guide. You will work in cooperation with six other service area directors and serve as a member of the corporate administration and the city's executive management team. Eligibility: - Suitable higher education degree - Good oral and written proficiency in Finnish and Swedish Requirements: - Management and supervisory experience - Strong expertise in financial administration - Good stress tolerance and the ability to act calmly and solution-orientedly in demanding situations Considered an advantage: - Experience in demanding financial administration roles - English language skills We value: - Broad familiarity with the service area's task entities - Ability for strategic thinking and conceptualizing multi-dimensional customer entities - Insight into data-driven management and impact assessment - Ability to renew and develop operations systematically, also utilizing digitalization and artificial intelligence - A coaching leadership style and expertise in personnel development - Excellent interaction and cooperation skills - Ability to manage change situations We offer: - An impactful and responsible leadership position - The opportunity to develop the city's strategic goals and financial sustainability - A professional community - ePass culture, sports, well-being, and commuting benefits - An employer that invests in coaching leadership, personnel well-being, and diversity - The opportunity to shine as yourself - Vaasa is the second most international city in Finland, where approximately 100 different languages are spoken. We work flexibly according to a hybrid model, sometimes from a remote office and sometimes meeting colleagues face-to-face. Your workstation is located in the fully renovated administration building. The position is paid as a total salary. Remuneration is determined within the total salary model for the city's leading officials. The salary range is 7,500–7,800 €/month. There is a six-month probationary period for the position. The person selected for the position must present a medical certificate regarding their health status (T-certificate) before starting work. Those invited for an interview should bring original degree and work certificates.