Finance Operations Specialist (Financial Process Expert) - Vierumäen Infra Oy - Heinola, Finland

Vierumäki is developing and renewing – we are #ontheroadtothetop. At Vierumäki, work is done as a team respecting our values: smiling, honoring tradition, inspired by nature, and striving for our customers' success and comfort. Our internal ambition is high, as is our attitude and pace of work. Here, you can apply your expertise and strengths in a diverse environment and a positive work community. About 200 people work at Vierumäki. Would you like to help build the future of financial management? Vierumäki is a pioneer in Finnish sports, exercise, education, and well-being. We continuously develop our practices, services, and technologies. We believe that financial management work will change more in the coming years than at any time in the last twenty years. Our goal is not to increase manual work but to reduce it. We want to leverage AI, automation, and new operational methods so that finance professionals can spend more time on analysis, exception management, decision support, and business development. This role is suitable for someone who wants to actively contribute to building the next generation of financial management and sees AI and automation as opportunities, not threats. Building the future of financial management At Vierumäki, we already utilize: - Netvisor - Vitec Hotellinxiä - Microsoft Power BI - Microsoft Copilot - Vierumäki AI solutions But we are only at the beginning of our journey. We are looking for someone genuinely interested in how processes can be implemented more intelligently, automatically, and efficiently in the future. You do not need to have all the answers ready, but we hope you have already experimented with AI tools, automations, or agents in your work and see their potential in financial management as well. About the role: The Finance Operations Specialist is responsible for the smooth operation and development of the group’s customer-facing financial processes (Order-to-Cash). Our outsourced partner Aspia Oy handles accounts receivable and accounting. Your responsibilities include processes related to customers, invoicing, accounts receivable, and cash flow collection. The core areas of the role are: - Developing sales invoicing and billing processes - Managing sales accounts receivable - Reconciliation of payments and exceptions - Matching payments, prepayments, and invoices - Participating in monthly closing - Continuous development of financial processes - Utilizing automation and AI in financial management - Collaborating with business, sales, customer service, and finance teams You will not only handle traditional routines. You will have the opportunity to influence which automations, AI solutions, and new operational models are adopted or further developed in Vierumäki’s financial management in the coming years. The role also provides a natural path to broader controller-type tasks as your analytics and business expertise grow. What we expect from you: You could come from roles such as: - Finance Specialist, Finance Operations Specialist, Billing Expert, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Assistant Controller, Accounting Specialist, Controller, or other financial management expert roles We especially value: - Relevant commercial education (e.g., Bachelor of Business Administration or equivalent) - Experience in invoicing and accounts receivable - Experience with reconciliations and support tasks for monthly closing - Good system and Excel skills - Development-oriented work approach - Ability to learn new systems and operational models quickly - Fluent Finnish language skills; English skills are considered an advantage An additional advantage: - Evidence of AI utilization in daily work - Practical experience with Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Power Automate, or similar solutions - Experience in building or utilizing automations - Interest in AI agents and future working methods - Willingness to continuously improve processes We are not only looking for someone to maintain current operations but also someone who wants to help shape what financial management work will look like in 2030. What we offer: An opportunity to help build a financial management system that looks more like the future than the past. You will be part of a skilled team including: - CFO - Financial Controller - Business Controller - Treasury & Cash Management Specialist - Aspia Oy’s accounting and accounts receivable experts - Keele Group professionals You will work across diverse business areas where education, accommodation, restaurant, and service operations, sports and event activities, as well as real estate, energy, and environmental business, are combined. We also offer: - Opportunities to develop your skills - Modern tools - Responsible and independent tasks - Participation in financial management development projects - A unique working environment at Vierumäki with excellent sports benefits - The chance to genuinely influence the future of financial management - Good employee benefits for the whole family, including sports, restaurant, and accommodation services The position is covered by the Property Services Sector Employees’ Collective Agreement. It is a permanent position with a six (6) month probation period. The salary range is **3,200–4,000 €/month** depending on your experience, skills, and track record. Do you see yourself in this role? Send your application and CV by **August 6, 2026**. Applications are processed already during the application period, so act quickly.