HEAD OF FINANCE AND BUSINESS CONTROL RETAIL BU

Fazer Retail business unit with some 70 stores and ~60Meur in revenue is investing in further growth in Sweden and Finland with the Gateau and Fazer Café brands. We are now looking for a Head of Finance and Business Control who wants to be part of the journey to take Fazer Retail to the next level of profitable growth.
Join a dynamic and ambitious organization, where you will lead the development of the finance function, playing a crucial role in shaping processes and systems. As a key member of the management team, you will partner with the MD and other team members to drive business results. In this role, you will lead the finance team within the Retail BU, overseeing 2-3 subordinates and reporting to both the VP Finance Fazer Confectionery BA and the Head of Fazer Retail BU. Additionally, you will serve as the head of finance for the legal entity.
Your leadership will be instrumental in developing and implementing financial strategies that support our growth ambitions in Sweden and Finland. Your proactive approach and ability to build strong relationships will help you navigate and influence the organization effectively.
While primarily based at our office in Vaarala, Vantaa, regular travel between countries is required. We work mainly onsite.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM?

• You excel in stakeholder management, building strong relationships and collaborating
• You have a strong driving force and thrive in challenging and negotiating. You question things and ask: Can this be done differently? Better? Does it need to be done at all?
• You are a capable leader with high operational ability and enjoy working “hands on”
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset, business acumen, and enjoy working in a build-up phase, seeking business opportunities and finding business smart solutions
• You are independent and aware that the only one responsible for your success is yourself
• You get things done, are action-oriented, and you like to move forward fast
• Proven track record on various Business Controlling roles and experience of leading a team
• Experience from commercial organisations in FMCG and/or Retail
• Solid analytical skills and mathematical competence
• Experience and genuine interest in driving IT system improvements
• Fluency in BI tools (Cognos TM1, Power BI)
• Beneficial if experience from retail software solutions (Payment systems, Point of sales systems, ERP, E-com systems. Meritorious: SAP, Jamix, Winbag, SKJ)
• Highly confident in English both oral and written, (knowledge in both Finnish and Swedish is considered as an advantage)
• University degree (e.g. accounting, business, economics)

• Lead and manage the financial strategy of the business unit, in collaboration with other key leaders within Fazer’s Retail unit.
• Guide the business unit’s target setting with relevant KPIs and prioritize key initiatives to maximize business performance.
• Lead the development of the finance organization, design and implement finance processes within the BU, manage the ICT roadmap and systems development, and building integration and processes with Fazer’s shared finance function.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the BI system and other IT system changes and improvements.
• Ensure accurate delivery of all financial reporting, including the monthly performance review package, monthly P&L and YTG forecast, weekly KPI reporting, and ad hoc reports and analyses.
• Prioritize and guide the organization in making investment decisions, evaluate and prepare investment proposals together with Operations, and manage investment post-evaluation and follow-up.
• Ensure all financial activities comply with financial regulations, in collaboration with Fazer’s shared financial services center.
• Support the management of external relationships, including those with external auditors, local government statistical and reporting agencies.