Financial controller in Turku (Finland)

ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER The Role… Manages the day-to-day operation of the accounting office and assists the Financial Controller in providing financial leadership to the business. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control. Assist with owner relations and owner reporting. Assist in the hiring of accounting associates, and development and retention of a diverse high caliber workforce to provide strong functional expertise to the property and the discipline. Sustain a work environment that focuses on fair and equitable treatment and associate satisfaction to enable business success. Comply with various administrative and reconciliation duties such as: processing bank and vendor invoices entries, complete period-end closing and reports as specified, check figures, postings, accruals and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Organize, secure, and maintain all files and records. Participate in internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and ensure compliance. Responsibilities & Duties * Ensuring Report Delivery Deadlines - Submitting reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. * Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts), documented and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner. * Reconciles balance sheet and ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation. * Communicating with Supervisors or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. * Achieving/Exceeding Goals -Achieving and exceeding goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. * Communicating Information Timely - Informing and/or updating the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner. * Ensuring that All Taxes are Current, Collected and/or Accrued - Monitoring all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued. * Processing Information -Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. * Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. * Support the Preparation of Statutory Statements for submission to auditors and companies house. * Ensures appropriate corrections are made to audit results if necessary. * Maintains a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets improve operations and profitability and manage business risks. * Provides meaning or context to the financial results. * Generates and reviews financial reports that are linked to the plan's financial goals. * Creates a working environment that enables the retention of top talent and where individuals perform at their best. * Advises the Financial Controller on existing and evolving operating/financial issues. * Comply with some administrative and reconciliation duties such as: processing bank journal entries, vendor invoices booking and maintaining various tracking files in Excel. * Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified. * Organize, secure and maintain computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports, documents, etc. in accordance with document retention policy and procedures * Check figures, postings, and documents for correct data entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Working with Others * Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments. * Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals. * Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect. * Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or clients/guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality. Safety and Security * Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment. Policies and Procedures * Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information. * Perform other reasonable job duties as requested. Requirements Required Skills/Qualifications: * Hospitality Industry (mandatory) * Must have 6+ years related experience in finance/accounting management; * Effective management, leadership, organizational, and verbal communication skills * Able to speak effectively before groups of stakeholders and other club employees * Must be highly organized, efficient and detail oriented. * Must have excellent interpersonal/relationship building skills. * Must have supervisory, coaching and staff development experience. Benefits: * RAL: € 30.000 - € 37.000 * 40 hours weekly * Staff Canteen * Soho Friends Membership * Monthly Staff Screenings & Staff Gym Classes * 50% Discount on Cowshed Spa * 50% F&B Discount * Global Benefits: Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 per night * 50% Discount Public Restaurants * Birthday Gift: 1 day OFF+Voucher * House Hero and Introduce a Star Program * Corporate Benefits (access discounts platform)

Location: London Status: Permanent Reports to: Financial Controller Job Purpose: The Management Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the month-end close and management reporting for the Foundation’s entities. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role takes hands-on ownership of preparing the management accounts with commentary for assigned regional entities and reporting categories, whilst reviewing the month-end work and reconciliations prepared by the Associate Accountants. Working alongside the FP&A team, this role focuses heavily on balance sheet integrity, robust financial controls, and ensuring the absolute accuracy of the trial balance. Principal accountabilities: Management Reporting & Month-End Close * Preparation: Own the end-to-end month-end close process and prepare comprehensive management accounts with variance commentary to assure accuracy. * Review: Perform a technical review of the month-end close packages and supporting reconciliations prepared by the Associate Accountants for other designated regional entities. * Variance & Data Integrity: Collaborate cross-departmentally (e.g., with HR, IT, Operations) to ensure correct accruals and analyse variances to ensure the numbers are correct prior to handing over to the FP&A team. * Balance Sheet Control: Perform and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure outstanding items are investigated and resolved promptly. * Intercompany: Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across the regional entities. Audit, Compliance & Technical Support * Support the Financial controller in the preparation of year-end audit files, trial balances, and supporting schedules, acting as a key point of contact for external auditors. * Support the Financial Controller in reviewing year-end packages, statutory financial statements, and compliance filings. * Ensure all accounting treatments comply with relevant local standards and overall Group accounting policies. Process Optimisation & Systems * Identify opportunities to standardise accounting processes and templates * Support the Financial Controller in optimizing ERP usage (Microsoft Business Central) and workflow tools to automate manual tasks. Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Qualifications * Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Knowledge & Experience * Proven experience in a technical Management Accountant or General Ledger role within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. * Strong background in balance sheet control, reconciliations, and complex month-end close processes. * Hands-on experience preparing management accounts with commentary, alongside experience reviewing the trial balances and reconciliations of other entities/colleagues. * Experience working across European and/or APAC entities is highly advantageous. * High proficiency with modern ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. * Advanced Excel skills Skills & Attributes * Team player with a strong work ethic. * Attention to detail. * Strong technical accounting skills with high attention to detail * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to scrutinize numbers and identify errors. * Proactive communicator, comfortable reaching out to other departments to clarify variances. * Self-motivated and organized * Adaptable and positive mindset towards process change, automation, and system upgrades. Application Closing Date: 21st August 2026 Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. About us At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day—across all our areas of expertise. If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you. Diverse perspectives. International expertise. Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including: * rewarding work that serves the public interest; * engagement with diverse international experts; * inclusive and collaborative teams; * intellectually challenging projects; * flexible working arrangements; * numerous areas of specialisation; and * opportunities for professional growth and development. Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work. #LI-MM1