Come and join our a+ team!

At Accountor Finago we are forerunners for the future. Development, curiosity and growth give us purpose – we really have the ambition to be one step ahead. Here, new ideas are boosted with an open-minded attitude and flexibility - we are an a+ place to work!

Data Scientist

“Our intelligence is what makes us human, and AI is an extension of that quality”
– Yann LeCun, Computer Scientist, Turing Award Winner 2018  –

If you’re an expert Data Scientist with a mathematical background looking for a secure company where you can really make an impact, this is a great next step!

We’re looking for a Data Scientist for creating and developing machine learning (ML) and analytics solutions to renew industry standard accounting practices, and to help our customer companies succeed in their business. At Accountor Finago you are able to work with a long history of Financial and HR data of more than 50.000 customer companies. We have countless ways for utilising data and AI for the benefit of our customers. We keep experimenting and validating to focus the ML development efforts on the most valuable solutions.

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our in-house Product Development team creating digital financial management products for the Nordics.

What you will be doing

As part of our Product Development organisation, you will work in our new Machine Learning team of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Developer, Test Automation Engineer and Technical PO. Your team takes the ownership of the models and data pipelines that are part of our product offering, and works together with other development teams and designers in ML related product development projects. 

You will

• Create and develop new machine learning and analytics based solutions.
• Take ownership of and deliver end-to-end AI solutions, from understanding the user needs and data experimentation to fine tuning of the production models and working with data pipelines.
• Maintain and further enhance ML models in production to ensure customer value delivery
• Take part in data pipeline development and enhancement, working together with Data Engineers and DevOps
• Work as part of a project team and with other stakeholders
• Work together with UX and Product Designers for experimenting and validating the valuable use cases for ML development, and developing solutions with customer centric methods.

With these strengths you are one step ahead

To succeed in this job, you need to be a team player, enthusiastic about problem solving and able to take ownership of the solutions you are working on.

If you tick the following as your strengths, let’s start talking!

• Excellent working knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies and various machine learning approaches
• Advanced Python user
• Fundamental knowledge and experience of data pipelines in cloud environment, preferably MS Azure
• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent quantitative methods
• Open and fluent in communication and teamwork
• Self-driven in continuous learning and keeping yourself up-to-date
• Fluent communication skills in English

You will benefit from having experience with working in

• Azure ML environment
• Commercial product development environment

Why join us

• You won’t be alone: having a growing team of machine learning professionals around you for ideas and feedback – not to mention the rest of our organisation
• We have great people here: a truly international group of professionals making top-quality software together
• Relaxed and trusting atmosphere, both at the office as well as working remotely
• Challenging and rewarding tasks
• We offer a substantial set of benefits:
  • Competitive salary and a bonus program
  • Transparency regarding salary ranges among various roles
  • Your manager as your own personal coach to support you, your well-being and your career – with time dedicated regularly to you
  • Yearly budget for professional development
  • Flexible working hours and remote work
  • Extensive occupational health services
  • Lunch and recreational benefits
  • Employee-hosted recreational clubs – also virtually

Take advantage of this full-time working opportunity and join our team to make a difference!

For further questions, please contact recruitment consultant Suneeta Kadali (suneeta.kadali(at)finago.com or +358 41 730 5642). Due to GDPR regulations please, do not send you application or CV via email.

We look forward to hearing from you and your skills, so please provide your application with your CV and salary request to us. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Please note that due to current circumstances with COVID-19, relocation matters are very complicated. For this reason, we will only proceed with applicants located in Finland for the time being.

About the company

Accountor Finago (www.finago.com) is the manufacturer of the leading financial management software products in Finland and a part of Accountor Group’s SME software business. The software products are used by over 2,500 accounting offices and we serve over 120,000 companies in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Accountor (www.accountor.com) specializes in software solutions and outsourcing services for financial and HR services. The group employs about 2,350 experts in seven countries. Our mission is to help our customers use the possibilities of modern technology and digitalization in their everyday work. The group’s headquarters is in Espoo, Finland. In addition to Finland, we operate in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Russia and Ukraine. The turnover of the Accountor Group was 245 M€ in 2019.

You can read more about our supportive, trusting and friendly atmosphere here on our social media pages or behind #accountorteam.