Finance ManagerHelsinki Our client, a leading data centre operator, is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will have strong financial expertise and commercial acumen, ideally gained within the data centre, real estate, or infrastructure sectors. This role requires someone capable of driving financial performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting long-term business growth. You will be responsible for leading financial planning activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and modelling, while providing insight and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Regular financial reporting will be a key part of the role, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, as well as compliance with local tax regulations such as GST and corporate tax. You will liaise closely with auditors and maintain robust internal controls. The role also involves managing project costs across both CAPEX and OPEX, tracking revenue streams such as colocation, cloud services, and power usage, and identifying opportunities for improved cost efficiency and profitability.
You will be accountable for cash flow and working capital management, overseeing banking relationships and supporting financing and investment strategies as needed. Close collaboration with senior leadership, operations, and commercial teams is essential, particularly when evaluating pricing models, contracts, and expansion plans. You will also play a key role in improving financial processes, driving automation, and optimising ERP systems (e. g. , SAP, Oracle) to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Candidates should hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, and bring experience in a similar role within a high-growth or asset-heavy environment.
Strong technical knowledge, business partnering capability, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement are essential.
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