Head of Financial Control & Reporting

Location: Flexible, Alma Media Offices in Finland or Across Europe 
Reports to: Director, Business Finance & Treasury 

Alma Media is seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Financial Controlling and Reporting to lead a financial controlling function in an international environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape financial controlling and reporting processes across multiple entities, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and smooth financial closing processes.

About the Role 

The Head of Financial Control and Reporting is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and overseeing statutory reporting, financial controls, record-to-report process and tax management for multiple legal entities across Alma Media’s operating countries. In this role, you will ensure the development and implementation of efficient, standardized financial controlling processes aligned with Group policies, regulatory requirements and business needs.

Key responsibilities 

• Lead and develop a team responsible for financial controlling operations across Alma Media’s operating countries
• Design and implement common, efficient processes and reporting frameworks across entities
• Align financial controlling operations with Group policies, regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Oversee statutory reporting processes across multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP)
• Manage the monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results
• Manage intercompany cost allocation processes, ensuring transparency and compliance with transfer pricing policies
• Develop and execute the Group’s tax management strategy, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations.
• Drive automation, digital transformation and AI initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Support the successful implementation of SAP Public Cloud

What we are looking for 

• Proven experience in leading and developing teams, with strong leadership and people management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory reporting, accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP), and tax regulations.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and reporting tools (SAP experience preferred).
• Ability to lead process improvement and change initiatives in a complex environment with a collaborative and hands-on approach. 
• A forward-thinking mindset, with a focus on automation, data-driven insights, and future finance capabilities. 
• Fluency in English; other languages spoken within Alma Media’s markets are a plus. 

Why Join Alma Media? 

At Alma Media, courage grows together. We are on a journey to build a more connected and innovative finance function, empowering our teams with the right tools and processes for the future. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape common financial controlling and reporting processes to ensure compliance and support the business needs, work with international teams, and be part of a company that values collaboration, continuous learning, and digital transformation. 

We offer:

• Friendly Culture: A flexible employer with multi-locational working options, promoting a strong work-life balance and well-being. 
• Meaningful Work: Our brands are well-known and used by millions daily, trusted in making significant decisions in life.
• Growth Opportunities: Encouragement to take time for learning, promoting innovation, and a fail-safe culture

Interested? 

Submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for the role by the 9th of March. If you have any questions about the recruitment process or the position, feel free to contact Iiro Majanmaa, Director Business Finance & Treasury, at [email protected]. 

Join us and be part of the future of finance at Alma Media!