Head of Finance & Administration – Digitalist Finland Oy

We are looking for a Head of Finance & Administration to our Helsinki office. The role will play a central role in building up the company as a stand-alone subsidiary of Digitalist Group Plc. As part of the management team, and reporting to the Managing Director, she/he will have the responsibility of the finance, administration, and HR administration.

Primary responsibilities include the management and supervision of:

• Accounting, monthly closing & reporting process (services by 3rd party)
• Budgeting process, cost control, results, and cash flow forecast
• Cash management and the allocation of financial resources
• Contact with banks, financial institutions, and tax authorities
• Yearly closing, auditing, and statutory filing process
• Employee contracts, benefits and supervise payroll (services by 3rd party)
• Contracts / engagements of services, material supply, office facilities, insurances, etc

Overall purpose of the role

The Head of Finance & Administration will be responsible for, and the supervisor of, the company’s accounting and statutory reporting as well as the subsidiary’s consolidation reporting provided by the outsourced service provider (Greenstep). In the role, he/she will participate in the company’s board meetings presenting the financial and other KPI reports, while also acting as the Board’s secretary and managing the appropriate storage and filing of the company’s key documents.

The role will also include, from time to time, supporting the management team with financial and risk evaluations and analysis of organic and non-organic expansion opportunities, involving setting up new business entities, M&A’s and establishing strategic partnerships.

She/he will have the capacity to develop smooth and efficient collaboration methods, as well as establish excellent working relationships internally within the company/group and externally with the various service providers and financial institutions.

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Financial controller / manager, or similar role
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and accounting
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Proficiency in accounting software, Excel and Google slides/PowerPoint
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
• Leadership abilities
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus
• Fluency in English and Finnish. Swedish language is a plus

About us

We are obsessed about future-proofing businesses. Digitalist develops genuine digital turnkey solutions which are recognized globally as innovative and creating concrete business value. We live and breathe a co-creation way of working and delivering results for our clients. We operate currently in Helsinki, Stockholm, London, and Vancouver, and serve clients globally through these locations. Digitalist Group is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.