<p><img src="https://www.relexsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/all-relex-2018.jpg" alt="" width="100%" height=""></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SENIOR FINANCIAL CONTROLLER</strong></p> <p>We are now looking for an experienced Senior Financial Controller to be part of our Group Financial Control team in our Helsinki HQ. You will be a trusted key member of our team of eight professionals. You will be in an important role to develop the financial processes of a fast growing international software company and ensuring the quality and timeliness of our consolidated financials. In addition to our Finance team, you will collaborate with different stakeholders within our organization as well as with our international partners. The role will report to the Head of Group Financial Control.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p> <p>Your main responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Controlling and monitoring our financial accounting processes including development of accounting guidelines, processes and financial controls</li> <li>Ensuring the adequate maintenance of proper policies and procedures in the areas of finance, accounting, and tax</li> <li>Interpreting and implementing IFRS standards</li> <li>Supporting other team members in questions that require deep subject matter expertise</li> <li>Participating in preparation of financial statements – including development of the reporting process</li> <li>Participating in the audit process and cooperating with auditors and other external partners</li> <li>Participating in other tasks of the Group Financial Control team as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>We require:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant academic background (e.g. Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent)</li> <li>5+ years of relevant work experience and a strong track record within the areas of financial control, accounting and/or auditing</li> <li>Strong knowledge of IFRS</li> <li>Experience working in an international environment</li> <li>Fluency in Finnish and English</li> <li>Proactive and analytical approach</li> <li>Fluency with IT systems and the ability to learn new tools and software quickly</li> </ul> <p><strong>In addition, we consider as an advantage:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience from different accounting and reporting systems</li> <li>Previous experience on IFRS transition projects</li> <li>Project management experience</li> <li>Team leader experience as there can be opportunities for a supervisor role in the future&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we offer you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A unique chance to join a fast-growing company and to become a key member of the Finance organization</li> <li>An international career and development opportunities in a rapidly growing software company – this role can also provide a stepping stone to a supervisor role in the future</li> <li>A fun, ambitious, and committed team of smart people to work with</li> <li>Flexible working hours and freedom in organizing your own work</li> <li>Mobile phone, broadband and healthcare benefits</li> <li>Support for the families: a sick childcare service and a paid day off when your child starts the school for the first time</li> <li>A position where you can help retailers fight against food waste</li> </ul> <p><strong>Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply today and become a part of our RELEX family!</strong></p> <p>You can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible, but no later than 11th&nbsp;of April 2021. Please note that we will fill this position as soon as we’ve found the right person, so we recommend you act quickly.</p> <p>If you have questions, you can contact our Head of Group Financial Control (<a href="mailto:veronica.eklund@relexsolutions.com">veronica.eklund@relexsolutions.com</a>) and/or Chief Financial Officer (<a href="mailto:johan.haataja@relexsolutions.com">johan.haataja@relexsolutions.com</a>) by email. Please note that Veronica Eklund is out of office until 6 April and during this time, you can contact Johan Haataja with any questions.</p> <p><em>Due to the severity of COVID-19, we’ve moved to a remote working mode. Restrictions being in place, we’re currently unable to schedule in-person interviews, relocate new employees to our offices, and onboarding is primarily completed remotely, depending on the country-specific recommendations. Our mission is to keep everyone safe while adapting to changing times</em>.</p> <p><strong>About RELEX</strong></p> <p>RELEX Solutions is a leading provider of cutting-edge retail optimization software. We offer our customers radically improved demand forecasting and supply chain optimization, which then can be leveraged into exponential benefits — optimizing store space, allocation, workforce, pricing and promotion strategies, all within our unified platform.</p> <p>RELEX is trusted by leading brands including&nbsp;<em>AutoZone, Franprix, Morrisons, PetSmart, and Rossmann</em>, and has offices across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>