Head of Finance
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We’re always happy to hear from people who are eager to learn and grow, and share our values. Read more about the role and apply by the 10th of December.
About the role
The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading the day‑to‑day financial management of Futurice, ensuring accurate reporting, operational efficiency, and effective financial controls. This role will also be pivotal in driving innovation within the finance function, leveraging advanced technologies and AI to enhance efficiency, performance, and strategic business support. Reporting directly to the CFO/COO, this role is central to supporting the company’s growth trajectory, profitability goals, and compliance requirements across multiple geographies.
The Head of Finance will manage the finance function, including financial planning and analysis, group accounting, reporting, and business controlling. This position is ideal for an experienced finance leader who can balance hands‑on operational excellence with people leadership, while enabling the CFO/COO to focus on strategic, investor, and transformation initiatives.
Reports to: CFO/COO
Direct Reports: Finance team including Controllers, Accountants, and Analysts
Location: Flexible base in Finland, Germany or the UK, with ability to travel to other Futurice offices. Please kindly note that, at this time, we are unable to offer relocation opportunities, or we will need to be highly selective in considering such requests.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS/local GAAP.
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Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking across the Group and subsidiaries.
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Ensure high‑quality management reporting and provide insights to support decision‑making.
Business Controlling & Partnering
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Act as a partner to business unit leads by providing financial insights, KPIs, and recommendations to support data‑driven decisions, growth and profitability.
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Monitor project and client profitability and drive value‑based performance improvements.
Compliance & Risk
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Ensure accuracy, integrity, and strong internal controls, policies, and compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across operating geographies.
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Safeguard the company’s financial stability and ensure cash flow, liquidity and working capital management to optimize financial resources and mitigate risk.
Operational Excellence
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Drive efficiency and automation in finance processes, including the use of digital and AI‑driven tools.
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Standardize KPIs, processes, and tools across markets to create one consistent financial language.
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Ensure continuous improvement in finance operations, systems, and reporting.
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Drive margin optimization, pricing discipline, and profitability analysis across clients and offerings.
Team Leadership
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Lead, coach, and develop the finance team to build a high‑performing, collaborative culture.
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Strengthen the capabilities of business controllers and group finance teams, ensuring professional development and retention.
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Establish scalable and agile finance operations to support the company’s international growth and evolving business needs.
Key Objectives
Short‑Term (6–12 months)
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Ensure timely and accurate delivery of group reporting, forecasts, and budgets.
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Strengthen internal financial controls and compliance frameworks.
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Build trusted relationships with business leaders, providing impactful financial analysis.
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Lead the integration of business controlling, financial controlling, and revenue management into a single, global finance setup.
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Deploy real‑time financial cockpit for key metrics to allow business leaders proactively managing the business.
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Support CFO in driving operational improvements in finance processes and tools.
Long‑Term (2–3 years)
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Evolve finance function into a proactive, data‑driven business partner organization.
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Enable scalability of finance operations as Futurice grows internationally.
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Develop a next‑generation finance team with strong analytical, digital, and automation capabilities.
Qualifications & Experience
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Proven track record in senior finance leadership roles (e.g., Head of Finance, Group Controller, or Finance Director) in an international, fast‑paced environment.
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Strong knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation, with experience managing multi‑country operations.
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Experience in financial planning & analysis, business controlling, and finance transformation.
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Hands‑on operational experience combined with ability to think strategically.
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Familiarity with digital tools, automation, and data‑driven reporting solutions.
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Familiarity and experience with Salesforce and Netsuit considered a merit.
Personal Characteristics
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Analytical & Detail‑Oriented: Strong eye for accuracy and ability to turn data into actionable insights.
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Collaborative Leader: Able to build strong relationships across business units and functions, with a proven ability to coach, lead, and develop a high‑performing Finance team.
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Tech‑savvy: Proficient in leveraging AI and modern technological solutions to enhance financial efficiency, optimize performance, and strategically support business objectives.
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Change‑Oriented: Comfortable driving improvements in processes and systems.
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Values‑Driven: Aligned with Futurice’s culture of Care, Trust, Transparency, and Continuous Improvement.
Education & Language
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M.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent.
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Fluent in English (other European languages a plus).
Futurice offers you
Beyond our cultural foundation and organizational model, we are committed to supporting your growth as a senior professional and leader. In this role, you will be exposed to a broad range of business challenges across multiple geographies, giving you the opportunity to shape how our finance function evolves and how we operate as a company. You’ll have the space to deepen your expertise, influence strategic decision‑making, and collaborate closely with our leadership teams.
Compensation
Your complete compensation package will be discussed in detail during the recruitment process. Our salary model is designed to offer a range of levels based on three factors: skills, responsibilities and impact. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee has the opportunity to thrive and advance in their career and become better versions of themselves.
During the initial interview round, we will discuss the salary range for this position. We offer a fixed salary with the possibility of performance‑based bonuses and additional benefits.
Next steps
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for and you’re ready to take the next step, please submit your application by the 10th of December.
Our application form is about as easy as it gets. All you need to do is enter your contact information and upload your attachments. We’d love to see a CV, and a few lines about yourself and why you want to join Futurice. You can also submit links to your LinkedIn, as well as share other attachments relevant to the application.
After we receive your application, we will reach out to you. Candidates moving forward can expect an initial conversation to get to know each other better, followed by a more in‑depth discussion focusing on your professional skills. The final stage is a general chat with the team. Please note that reference calls are also an important part of our recruitment process.
How we work
Ever since Futurice was founded, we’ve been committed to offering a workplace people will genuinely enjoy coming to every morning, Mondays included. We’ve put tons of effort into fostering a healthy and welcoming company culture combined with fair and competitive salaries as well as perks that improve the wellbeing of each Futuricean – take a look here to learn more. Each of our offices also adds its own unique vibe and flavor into the mix. Learn more about our offices here!
At Futurice, new joiners are not expected to fit into a specific mold – people are free to come as they are, regardless of their background. We believe there’s power in perspectives and consider diversity an important part of our success. You can learn more about our DE&I commitment and efforts here.
- Location:
- City Of London
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance
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