Finance Manager

Saferoad Services Oy is looking for a Finance Manager to own its full finance function and its reporting into Saferoad Group.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Finance Manager is the single point of financial accountability for Saferoad Services Oy: reliable local books, on-time group reporting, and sound numbers for management decisions.Cleanosol is in the middle of integrating into Saferoad Group. The new Finance Manager will complete that integration – group reporting, IFRS, planning and controls – and then run it as business as usual. Beyond compliance, the role is expected to act as a business partner to the Managing Director on project margins, working capital and investment decisions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAccounting and closing- Own the general ledger, monthly closing and the annual financial statements under Finnish GAAP (FAS) - Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets and bank reconciliations - Account for project revenue and work in progress using percentage of completion - Maintain accounting policies, the local chart of accounts and its mapping to the Saferoad group chart of accounts Group reporting- Convert the local FAS accounts to IFRS each month: identify, calculate and document all GAAP differences and IFRS adjustments - Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting to tight group deadlines - Reconcile and confirm intercompany balances and transactions - Prepare monthly management reporting with commentary on results against budget and prior year - Support the group's internal control and compliance requirements Budgeting and forecasting- Lead the annual budget process: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, headcount and capex - Prepare forecasts during the year and explain variances - Prepare short-term cash-flow forecasts for the group - Support the Managing Director with investment cases and business decisions Project calculations- Prepare and review cost calculations for tenders and new projects, together with operations - Follow up project margins during execution and run post-calculations on completed projects - Maintain cost rates for labour, materials and machinery used in calculations Taxes- Handle local tax compliance: corporate income tax, VAT, withholding and payroll-related taxes - Prepare tax provisions and deferred tax for local and group reporting - Work with external tax advisors and the Finnish Tax Administration Leasing- Maintain the lease register for vehicles, machinery and premises - Account for finance and operating leases locally and under IFRS 16 Audit and controls- Be the main contact for the statutory auditors and group auditors; prepare audit files and answer queries - Run internal controls in line with group policy - Support group finance with ad hoc analyses and projects REQUIREMENTS- Master's degree in accounting, finance or economics (KTM/KTK or equivalent) - At least 5 years in accounting or financial management, including full responsibility for closing and annual accounts - Solid knowledge of Finnish GAAP, Finnish tax legislation and local reporting requirements - Proven hands-on IFRS experience, including converting local GAAP accounts to IFRS – especially revenue recognition (IFRS 15) and leases (IFRS 16) - Experience of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting - Experience of working with statutory auditors - Advanced Excel skills and hands-on ERP experience - Very good written and spoken English – the daily working language with group finance and auditors – and fluent Finnish NICE TO HAVE- Experience in construction, contracting or other project-based businesses with percentage-of-completion accounting - Experience in a subsidiary of an international group, including group reporting Personal attributes- Hands-on and independent – comfortable as the company's only senior finance person - Precise and deadline-driven, with a clear sense of ownership for the numbers - Pragmatic business partner who explains numbers simply to operational managers - Open and proactive in communication with group finance in other countries WHAT WE OFFER- A key role with real ownership in a growing company backed by an international group - Exposure to group finance and finance colleagues across the Nordics and Europe - Competitive salary and benefits, set by experience - Room to shape finance processes and tools as the integration matures HOW TO APPLYSend your CV and a short cover letter in English only to nea.launonen@saferoad.com by 10.1.2027. Interviews run on a rolling basis; the final round includes a meeting with Saferoad Services finance management.ABOUT SAFEROADSaferoad Services Oy (formerly Cleanosol Oy) is a Finnish road-marking contractor delivering marking works for public road authorities, including Economic Development Centres (Elinvoimakeskukset) , and private clients. Its work is project-based and strongly seasonal.Since mid-2026 Cleanosol Oy has been part of Saferoad Group, a European road-safety group with four business areas. Cleanosol sits in the Services business area, alongside Saferoad's road-marking and road-services companies in the Nordics. The company is now integrating into group reporting, controls and planning, which shapes much of this role.