Kenno Tech: Head of Finance

Kenno Tech is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the company’s financial operations in Riihimäki. You will join the management team and work closely with the CEO, CFO, board and other key stakeholders to develop reporting, forecasting and cash flow management, including balance sheet and income statement projections, budgeting, investment calculations and monthly reporting. You will install timely financial information to support decision making, be the financial partner to the business and help anticipate growth, exports and international contracts. You will contribute to a major factory investment, develop ERP and financial processes and participate in financing arrangements, investor discussions and due diligence. You will collaborate with an external accounting partner preparing financial statements, tax and compliance matters and export finance planning. In a growth company, your role is new and you will build corporate finance capabilities and establish operating routines to support the next growth phase. What we look for in Head of Finance: a senior finance professional with experience and a strong will to grow with the company; ability to combine analytical thinking with practical execution; comfort with changing plans and fast-moving environment; ability to prioritize, react quickly and communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders; industrial operating environment, international business and growth company pace are energising. Education: a suitable senior university degree such as KTM, MBA or similar; several years of experience in accounting/finance leadership or controller roles; experience in forecasting, budgeting, cash management and management reporting; strong ERP and financial process skills and excellent Excel; good Finnish and English language skills. Also valued: experience in manufacturing, growth companies or international business; IFRS/tax/corporate restructuring expertise; experience with financial management of investments and due diligence; knowledge of Monitor ERP and Fuusor BI tooling is a plus. Kenno Tech offers the opportunity to build corporate finance in a fast-growing domestic defense technology company with direct impact on success; broad responsibilities to support growth and internationalisation; a path towards holistic financial leadership; freedom to develop processes and reporting with the leadership team; flexible work model and employee benefits such as sports & culture benefit and comprehensive occupational healthcare; and a market-aligned monthly salary. This is a permanent, full-time role employed directly by Kenno Tech Oy. Start date to be agreed; initial on-site presence requested to learn the business, production and team. After onboarding, a hybrid work model is possible; occasional travel may be required. A security clearance will be conducted for the successful candidate. Recruitment process: remote interviews with aTalent; two on-site interviews with Kenno Tech. How to apply: send your CV and motivation letter in PDF format by 24.8 through aTalent’s application system at https://emp.jobylon.com/applications/jobs/374837/create/. For questions about the role and process contact Sofia Latva-Koivisto at sofia.latva-koivisto(at)atalent.fi.