Financial Controller

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Espoo, FIN
In-Office
Mid level
Hardware • Information Technology • Other • Software • Analytics
The Role
The Financial Controller will oversee financial operations, manage accounting entries, drive financial reporting, and ensure compliance in Finland and Germany.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you a hands-on finance professional ready to drive the financial success of a leading tech business across Northern Europe? Trimble is seeking a collaborative financial leader to oversee our financial operations in Finland and Germany, combining expert accounting with strategic business operations!

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will act as a versatile, independent expert overseeing the entire financial lifecycle for Trimble Forestry across Finland and Germany, directly influencing regional compliance, operational efficiency, and cross-functional business strategy.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the month-end close process and manage complex accounting entries in accordance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements.

  • Drive financial reporting, budgeting, and revenue forecasting while leveraging advanced data tools to deliver key insights to corporate management.

  • Lead local revenue and treasury management, including FX estimation, cash optimization, and standalone selling price analysis in collaboration with global teams.

  • Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, corporate governance, and tax compliance, while maintaining local board and shareholder records.

  • Act as the key user for financial systems and provide direct managerial oversight and support for local team members.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience managing full-cycle financial accounting, month-end close, and statutory reporting.

  • Proven expertise in FAS standards, along with experience navigating external audit processes.

  • Strong analytical mindset with a background in complex journal entries, revenue recognition, and corporate compliance.

  • Natural collaborator capable of managing financial systems and acting as a central contact for business operations.

Bonus Points For

  • Experience working within a multinational technology or software business.

  • Proficiency in the Finnish language is considered a great advantage. 

Logistics:

Location: Espoo, Finland

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.

Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. 

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Skills Required

  • Extensive experience managing full-cycle financial accounting, month-end close, and statutory reporting
  • Proven expertise in FAS standards and navigating external audit processes
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in complex journal entries and revenue recognition
  • Ability to manage financial systems and collaborate with business operations

Trimble Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trimble and has not been reviewed or approved by Trimble.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, plus RSUs in some roles, makes equity participation accessible. The ESPP is often highlighted as a standout part of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave in the U.S. is characterized as solid and well-regarded. This support is repeatedly positioned as a strength within the broader benefits offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO is described as generous, with some groups using flexible or unlimited models. Paid holidays and flexible time-off approaches contribute meaningfully to work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
10,001 Employees

What We Do

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com. Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.

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