Finance Director
Finance Director
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Job Description
At Viaplay Group we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services and TV channels. We believe in the power of content not just as a way of telling stories and touching lives but also expanding worlds.
Were looking for the best people to join us on our journey. Right now were searching for a Finance Director in our Helsinki office are you ready to hit play on an exciting career change
The role
The Finance Director is a key member of the Finland management team and the Finance Leadership Team acting as a strategic partner to business owners within the local market and working closely as a right hand to the CEO Finland. This role includes managing the local Finance team covering both Commercial Business Control and the country P&L.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the local business control function forecasting and optimizing operational and financial performance coordinating and consolidating Finnish business performance conducting indepth product performance analyses leading strategic initiative assessments driving efficiency projects and developing robust business cases. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and strategic approach to supporting the Finnish business and ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
This position combines handson daily duties with complex analytical tasks. Strong stakeholder management including advanced communication skills is essential as this role interacts with all functions across the company including top management within both the Commercial Finance and Group Finance functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive strategic initiatives to support business growth and development.
- Oversee business development and strategic planning activities.
- Lead and manage the local Finance team defining roles and responsibilities.
- Prepare report and analyze monthly performance including rolling forecasts.
- Track business performance with KPI scorecards and essential reporting.
- Coordinate KPI analysis with stakeholders across the business.
- Oversee the preparation and reporting of P&L and Balance Sheet ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage budgeting forecasting and latest estimate processes.
- Ensure robust processes for financial reporting and operational improvements through a systemoriented approach.
- Provide key financial oversight for standard finance functions maintaining compliance with financial policies and supporting P&L and Balance Sheet integrity.
- Ad hoc reports and projects.
What were looking for
We understand that you may feel confident ticking certain boxes more than others and thats why we always keep an open mind in our recruitment process. However to truly thrive in this role we believe youll bring experience in the following areas:
- A proactive businessoriented approach with strong drive and ambition along with a strategic mindset and a passion for business development.
- 10 years of professional experience in controlling or financial roles.
- Proven leadership and management experience.
- An academic degree in Finance Business Administration Economics or a related field.
- A solid financial background with advanced knowledge of key financial KPIs including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to present data clearly and comprehensively.
- A structured approach with strong execution skills.
- Selfmotivated with a talent for developing and improving processes reporting and systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High proficiency in MS Excel.
- A systemoriented approach with the ability to quickly adapt to and utilize new systems and tools.
What we offer you
- Weve got you covered! 30 days of paid vacation every year an attractive pension and insurance scheme and generous parental leave pay lift.
- Your wellbeing matters. We provide you with various wellbeing initiatives including wellness allowance.
- Entertainment is what we love and entertainment is what we do. So unlimited access to Viaplay seems only fair for you to get to know the product including serier & viewing events new release movie rentals linear channels and more.
Hit play today
If this feels like your kind of challenge make sure you apply by attaching your CV here you may also want to add your LinkedIn profile. Please dont send us your application via email because we wont be able to accept it. We do however welcome any questions you may have about this particular position.
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Employment Type
Full Time
