Veikkaus creates joy through games and protects it. We want to make sure that gambling in Finland is kept on the joyful side. All our actions are guided by sustainability. We want to be a trailblazer in the gaming industry, and a trendsetter of a responsible player experience. Wellbeing is our passion. It is important that our employees enjoy coming to work every day. We offer versatile and extensive employee benefits. With us, you get to do work that makes a difference, in a spirited work community that is constantly developing. Let’s work together – to keep gambling on the joyful side.

Business & Financial Controller

We are now looking for a Business & Financial Controller for a permanent and full-time position.
You will take a key role in driving, reporting, and analyzing all finance related activities of Betting and i Casino (Bi C) unit within Veikkaus Group. In order to ensure overall efficiency and planning of the operations, you will work closely with and report to EVP, Bi C and with dotted-line to Veikkaus VP, Business Control.
Your main tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Analysis of Bi C financial performance to both the Group and Bi C management team
• Preparing variety of reports e.g. P&L reports, cost analysis, business cases and project profitability
• Supporting the key stakeholders (e.g. Group finance, procurement, HR) to enable increased ownership, understanding, and accountability of Bi C financial performance
• Run and develop Bi C management reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes
• Conducting ad-hoc reporting and analyses
• Acting as a contact person and as a link between Bi C and Group Finance

Your profile
This exciting opportunity requires a can-do attitude, hands-on work, motivation to learn, and ability to work as part of different teams as well as independently. Successful execution with the responsibilities requires willingness to deep dive into the essentials of the operations as well as high-level strategy development.
Our Ideal Candidate Would Have:

• An applicable university degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant subject
• A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in business controlling
• Expertise in MS Excel with ability to build various models from scratch
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, group reporting, accounting and business processes
• Entrepreneurial mind-set with ambition and motivation for continuous improvement
• Fluent in Finnish and English, both spoken and written

In addition, we value and consider as strengths:

• Experience in e-commerce
• Familiarity with Oracle systems

We offer:

• Benefits of a large company with advantages of a smaller firm
• An exciting and central role in a rapidly changing business within a strongly developing company, offering interesting challenges to overcome
• Competent and inspiring co-workers
• Possibility and active encouragement to broaden your skillset

With us you will have the opportunity to grow and flourish as a professional. We genuinely strive to be a responsible employer that offers meaningful work, competitive employment benefits, and ensures a good balance between work and personal life. You can read more about us, our benefits, and our work culture here.
Position is located in Finland, Helsinki. We have modern and agile hybrid working methods in use and flexible on-site working spaces at the office in Pohjois-Haaga.
Please send your application with CV and salary request included latest 1.12.2024. The position will be filled as soon as the suitable candidate is found.
The recruitment for this position is carried out in collaboration with MPS.
In case of any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact MPS Consultant Tapio Kivikangas by email tapio.kivikangas@mps.fi or by phone 020 746 9456, or VP & Business Control Soile Hyytiäinen by email soile.hyytiainen@veikkaus.fi.