Finance Director

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 management.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and cash flow management.
• Experience in developing financial processes and working effectively with shared service operations.
• Experience in transformation initiatives, project management or M&A is considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of financial, accounting, reporting and planning systems.
• Fluent English and Finnish.
• Understanding of Scandinavian languages is considered an advantage.

You are a strategic and commercially minded finance leader with strong financial judgement. You combine analytical thinking with a practical, hands-on approach and are comfortable moving between long-term priorities and operational matters.

You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively with different stakeholders and provide constructive challenge when needed. You are decisive, proactive and results-oriented, while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.

You also bring:

• Strong leadership and people-development capabilities.
• An analytical, structured and fact-based approach.
• High integrity and sound risk awareness.
• Change leadership and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to manage several complex topics simultaneously.
• A continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to challenge established ways of working.

Please send your application and CV by Nov 13, 2026 using the apply button. If you have questions about the role, feel free to contract Kristine Gulbe, Country Managing Director, [email protected] or Jenni Ohrankämmen, HR Director, [email protected].

Why Ayvens?  

With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.