Group Financial Controller

at  Sofigate

Would you like to join the leading business technology company in the Nordics? Are you passionate about financial management and looking to make an impact on our company’s growth? Do you thrive in a dynamic work environment? If yes, keep reading!
Sofigate is growing fast, and we’re looking for a talented Group Financial Controller to join our team. You will be an integral part of our Group Finance Team, overseeing a wide range of financial responsibilities while leading and supporting your colleagues in the finance department.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We promise that you’ll work with talented and fun colleagues while making a direct impact on Sofigate’s growth. As part of the Group Finance Team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with group’s other finance leaders. You will be the supervisor for the Financial Accounting team in Finland (External Accounting), which currently comprises six members.
We support your goals by helping you shape your career and skills. We invest in our people’s continuous development offering different trainings e.g. Business Technology training in Malaga, Spain. And you always have your experienced colleagues to support you. We also give you an opportunity to enjoy the world’s best (our opinion ) company band, SofiE’s, gigs.
The beauty of our work is the variety of it: whenever feel like you can learn new skills or be active with new initiatives. However, our workplace is not ready, we are agilely developing and improving our processes and looking for person who wants to develop the community further.

Requirements & skills:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in financial reporting and group consolidation
• Solid understanding of Finnish tax legislation
• People person with experience as a team leader or supervisor
• Fluent written and spoken Finnish and English
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for teamwork and project collaboration
• Enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving attitude with a “can-do” mentality
• Passion for developing and improving processe

• Group Consolidation and Bookkeeping: Managing and overseeing the financial consolidation process across all regions.
• Sales Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, and Payable: Overseeing invoicing processes and managing both AR and AP efficiently.
• Cash Management: Ensuring the optimal use of cash resources across the company.
• Year-End Closing and Audit: Leading the year-end closing process and coordinating audits.
• Monthly Closing: Driving accurate and timely monthly financial reporting.
• Taxes: Ensuring compliance with tax regulations, including Finnish tax legislation.
• Operating Expenses Management: Supervising the management of operating expenses to ensure cost-effectiveness.

You’ll also play a key role in various programs and ongoing initiatives, such as:

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) projects
• Transfer pricing strategies
• Process improvements for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness

Who are we looking for?

Requirements & skills:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in financial reporting and group consolidation
• Solid understanding of Finnish tax legislation
• People person with experience as a team leader or supervisor
• Fluent written and spoken Finnish and English
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for teamwork and project collaboration
• Enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving attitude with a “can-do” mentality
• Passion for developing and improving processes

We would like to hear from you!
If you are ready to join our journey of daring, caring, and growing together with your fellow Sofigators, we are eager to hear from you! Please send us your CV and motivation letter by 29th of November. Please note that we will be processing applications throughout the application period.
For more information, feel free to contact Virpi Hentunen, our CFO, at +358 40 558 6511. She is best available in the afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m.
Take ownership of your work. Own your future.
As a Sofigator, you’ll work with knowledgeable colleagues, develop and challenge yourself, and create sustainable value for our customers. We embrace a culture of openness, flexibility, and international collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to shape your role and contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes.
We believe in personal growth as much as corporate growth. Together, with your colleagues and our customers, there’s so much to explore and learn—having fun along the way is inevitable!
We do not leave the future up to chance. We take ownership of it. You can, too.