Are you enthusiastic about trade and new challenges and can you think digitally? Do you want to take part in creating unforgettable customer experiences? Join K Group and write your chapter in a European trading sector success story. 

Group Financial Services team is looking for Financial Controller to join the energetic and change-driven team of experts. You will have a key role in providing comprehensive financial reporting and your specific area of responsibility is Building and Technical trade -division controlling and reporting according to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles.

As a team member you will be responsible for ensuring statutory compliance and process development within Building and Technical trade companies in Finland and in other operating countries. In addition, you will participate in division and group level projects which relate to for example corporate restructuring, process development or finance IT systems. You will work closely with K Finance professionals in all businesses and operating countries. 

What we expect from you:  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance

• Five to ten years of relevant work experience in financial accounting and financial controlling 

• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements for a listed company 

• Proficiency with relevant IT systems and tools (SAP, HFM, MS Office) 

• Good communication skills and fluent written and spoken Finnish and English, Swedish is seen as an asset 

• Proactive and systematic way of working and hunger for continuous improvement 

• Resilience and absolute sense of responsibility 

• Experience in the areas of group accounting and applying IFRS standards in preparation of consolidated financial statements in an advantage 

What we offer:

• Interesting and challenging work with development opportunities  

• Ambitious and committed team of finance professionals to work with 

• Modern finance processes developed for a listed company supported by modern IT systems and tools 

• K Group personnel benefits. 

The work will begin as agreed, and the position is a full-time permanent employment. The recruitment is carried out in cooperation with StaffPoint, and the selected person will be employed directly by Kesko.

This position can be based in either Tampere or Helsinki. We follow a flexible hybrid working model.

Kesko Group is a strong and responsible operator in eight countries, and we are constantly transforming and evolving. At Kesko, you can build a career alongside top European trading sector professionals. We offer you interesting challenges and new perspectives every day. We take care of each other, our customers, society, and the environment. To execute Kesko’s growth strategy we have made various significant acquisitions and divestments since 2015. 

How can you apply for this role?

You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool Talent Adore. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by 12th of November. Please note, that we do not accept applications via email due to GDPR regulations. All applications should be submitted through our website. 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Recruitment Consultant Ulla Tähtinen (ulla.tahtinen@staffpoint.fi, +358444204329). Or if you have questions regarding the position you can contact Financial Controller, Team Leader Laura Vainioniemi (laura.vainioniemi@kesko.fi, +358 50 3485804).

This recruitment includes an aptitude test. The chosen candidate is required to take a drug test and a credit history check will be conducted as part of the pre-employment checks.

We at K Group value diversity and believe that different backgrounds and perspectives are key to success. We strive to create a work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Equality, non-discrimination, and fairness are our core principles in recruitment, compensation, and career development.