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Accountor is one of the leading software technology and R&D companies in Finland. We focus on delivering the best software and the digital experience to help our customers be masters of their business every day. Our software enables the digitalization of HR, payroll and accounting.

We promise to care about you as an individual and give you the support you need. We offer you opportunities for professional growth and to develop yourself. You will be a part of a modern software development culture with openness to learn and experiment different ways of working.

We are now looking for our Financial Management Software cluster an experienced and focused Head of Product Office.

What you will be doing

The Office of the CPO is responsible for the operational and strategic management of common unit area work. The main responsibilities revolve around unit level HR support, finance management, planning, governance & assurance, communications, contract management, and KPI’s across the software suite. We have been in business for nearly 40 years and thus have many products in the portfolio. We also have a healthy R&D pipeline and lots of innovation that consistently push us forward with our product portfolio.

You will manage and lead your own team and assure the operational success of the whole FMS (Financial Management Software) product portfolio. You team up strongly with the Chief Product Officer and work very closely with the Head of Software Product Lines. Your main duties evolve around joint unit level projects, finance management, planning, and overall portfolio management. Culture, progress, and other HR related projects are also led by you together with the Chief Product Officer.

This position is based at our Head Office in Keilaniemi Espoo, but other locations in Finland could also be considered. This role will include some travelling.

With these strengths you are one step ahead

Our expectation towards the role revolves around progressive experience in the Software or IT Industry and a senior level management background. Evidence of successful people leadership, coaching, and project management is what we are also looking for. In order to succeed in this position, you will need to have a strong and positive will in addition to having an extensive change management experience.

We are growing internationally and for this reason we are look for someone who has already operated in international working environments and has experience internationally. We are a fast growing and evolving company; we expect the needed dynamic attitude from you.
 

• Around 10-15 years of experience in relevant roles in the IT/Software industry
• A relevant master’s degree or equivalent
• Fluency both in Finnish and English
• A proven track record from
  • HR & People Management
  • Change Management & Leadership
  • Finance & Control management
  • Portfolio Management
• Knowledge or experience of different Software Development KPI’s, models, and ways of working
• Knowledge or experience of Product Management life cycle management

Why join us

We offer you a changing, very refreshing, and dynamic working environment, with plenty of freedom to assure success in your tasks and areas of responsibility. We can offer you an interesting role with what we know are motivating responsibilities in one of the leading software companies of Finland. You report directly to Chief Product Officer of FMS and will be one of the key members of the Product Management leadership team.
 

• You won’t be alone: you will have a team of professionals around you for ideas and feedback – not to mention the rest of our organization
• 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
  • Yearly budget for professional development
  • Flexible working hours and remote work
  • Extensive occupational health services
  • Lunch and recreational benefits
     

Take advantage of this opportunity and join our team to make a difference!

For further questions, please contact Sakari Jorma, Chief Product Officer and CTO (sakari.jorma@accountor.fi).

We look forward to hearing from you and your skills, so please provide your application with a salary request by 26.6.2022. Please notice that we are actively following the process and might proceed with candidates also during the application period. If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact our recruitment team at recruiting@finago.com.

About the company

Accountor Finago (https://finago.com/fi/) is the manufacturer of the leading financial management software products in Finland and a part of Accountor Group’s FMS financial management 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 specialises in software solutions and outsourcing services for financial and HR services. The group employs about 2.500 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 and Ukraine. The turnover of the Accountor Group was 238 M€ in 2021.

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