Finance Director at Ayvens in Vantaa Koivuhaka

Job description

At Ayvens, progress starts with you. Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move. About the role We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Finance Director to join our team in Finland. As Financial Director, you will act as a strategic and operational finance partner to the Managing Director and the Senior Management Team. You will play a key role in supporting sustainable profitability, business growth and fact-based decision-making. You will lead financial planning, performance management, funding, internal control and risk management. You will also develop the Finance and Business Controlling functions, ensuring that the organisation has effective, efficient and scalable financial processes. The position reports to the Managing Director and is based in Finland. Your key responsibilities: Strategy and business partnership Contribute actively to company strategy and support the Managing Director and Senior Management Team in strategic and tactical financial matters. Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to support profitability, growth and business development. Translate financial performance into clear business implications and recommended actions. Work closely with regional and global finance stakeholders and ensure that relevant group-level decisions are implemented locally. Financial planning and performance management Lead the annual budgeting process in close cooperation with the Senior Management Team and regional management. Oversee forecasting, management reporting, financial statements and cash flow projections. Monitor financial performance against budget, anticipate deviations and initiate corrective actions. Provide clear, decision-relevant financial analysis to local and regional management. Finance operations, funding and credit Oversee financial reporting, revenue and expense reporting, balance sheet reporting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Monitor banking activities, funding and cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity and efficient use of funds. Ensure that regional credit approval procedures and processes are understood and consistently applied. Maintain appropriate business continuity arrangements for critical finance activities. Processes and operational effectiveness Ensure effective, efficient and scalable financial processes. Continuously improve processes, controls and ways of working across the Finance function. Promote the use of the shared service center whenever appropriate and beneficial. Clarify responsibilities between the local organisation, regional stakeholders and shared services. Support standardisation, automation and efficient use of financial systems. Governance, internal control and risk management Maintain and continuously improve internal controls and related control processes. Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure the implementation of agreed actions. Strengthen financial management and risk awareness across the organisation. Support corporate governance requirements and ensure adherence to applicable local and global company policies and procedures. Leadership and development Lead and develop employees within the CFO area, building capability, engagement and accountability. Create a collaborative and high-performing working environment. Lead through change and support the organisation in adopting new processes and ways of working. Contribute actively to business development, transformation initiatives, projects and potential mergers and acquisitions. What we expect from you A relevant university degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field. Significant senior-level experience in financial leadership and a strong track record of delivering business results. Strong commercial understanding and the ability to connect financial performance with business priorities. Knowledge of corporate governance, IFRS, internal controls and risk managem