3stepIT

Finance Business Partner, Unified Functions

3stepIT

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Helsinki • Finland

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About the role

  • Partner with the COO organization to provide financial insights that guide operational strategy and operational efficiency.
  • Drive operational profitability and efficiency, supporting long‑term planning, scenario modeling, and capacity planning.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior operational leaders, improving productivity, cost‑to‑serve, and value creation.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for COO‑related functions, ensuring alignment with operational priorities.
  • Align financial targets with operational goals, including workforce, capacity, and resource planning.
  • Own the P&L for assigned operational areas and deliver clear analysis of cost drivers, productivity, and performance.
  • Build financial models, business cases, and ROI analyses to support operational investments, automation, and transformation initiatives.
  • Maintain structured reporting (P&Ls, cost and margin reporting, operational KPIs) and develop dashboards that enhance visibility into operational performance.
  • Identify risks, opportunities, efficiency levers, and cost‑saving actions, providing proactive recommendations to operational leaders.
  • Ensure strong financial controls while supporting operational agility and continuous improvement.
  • Prepare accurate KPI and data inputs for Board reporting and lead bottom‑up P&L reviews with operational teams.
  • Identify and drive process improvements across finance and operations, focusing on productivity, standardization, and scalability.
  • Support development of new operational capabilities, services, and delivery models, defining related finance processes.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and transfer pricing requirements.
  • Assess financial risks related to service delivery, operational performance, and capacity constraints.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
  • 6+ years of experience in finance business partnering, FP&A or a similar role, experience of international matrix organization
  • Strong financial and analytical skills with solid understanding and experience of finance processes in multi-national environment
  • Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders in an international environment
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
  • Commercially minded, with strong business acumen and strategic mindset
  • Ability to identify inefficiencies, drive change and continuous improvement
  • Independent, proactive, and adaptable; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Fluent communication skills in English, Finnish and/or Swedish language skills are seen as a benefit
  • Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Qlik Sense) is a plus
  • Willingness to travel occasionally.
Benefits
  • Recognition & Rewards – Bonus programs and excellence awards.
  • Continuous Learning – Development programs, coaching, and workshops.
  • Wellbeing Focus – Flexible culture, health initiatives, and work-life balance.
  • Purpose-Driven Work – Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and community projects.
  • Fun & Connection – Team challenges, sports activities, and annual events.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingbudgetingforecastingfinancial planningP&L analysiscost analysisKPI reportingdata analysisprocess improvementfinancial controls
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsbusiness acumenstrategic mindsetadaptabilityproactivityindependencestakeholder managementproblem-solvingtime management