Group Financial Controller

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Group Financial Controller

Valona Intelligence is the Global Leader in Competitive & Market Intelligence Solutions. We combine advanced AI technology with expert human insight to help organizations make smarter, faster strategic decisions.

We are building a scalable Group Finance function in our headquarters located in Helsinki, to support the growth of our international group. As part of this, we are looking for a Group Controller to take ownership of the quality of group reporting, lead a small finance team, and support the CFO on complex accounting matters. In this role you will have a genuine opportunity to influence how our finance function develops.

We are still in the building phase, which means the work is hands-on and at times ad hoc – priorities can shift, and you will need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves alongside the more structured responsibilities below.

Full-time · Helsinki

About Valona

Valona is a recognized leader in Market & Competitive Intelligence platforms and services segment. Valona serves leading global enterprises in Europe and North America. Valona’s offering is recognized by Gartner and Forrester as market-leading and the company has invested significantly in AI capabilities, essential in a fast-changing market.

At Valona, our vision is Turning knowledge into a decisive advantage. We believe in pushing one another to learn, grow, and step outside of our comfort zones. We have a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional development. You get to work with skilled and curious colleagues, and be part of a growing AI company.  

Key details

Location: Helsinki, Finland (on-site or hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: CFO
Start Date: As agreed

Your Role

Key responsibilities

  • Group reporting and financial statements: You are responsible for the quality and sign-off of the group consolidation, steer the monthly close across all group companies, and coordinate the review of journal entries. You act as the primary point of contact for the auditors and are responsible for preparing audit materials.

  • IFRS and technical accounting: You support the organisation on accounting matters – revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, impairments – and support the CFO on the accounting implications of more complex accounting matters.

  • Payments and partners: You own the group's payment processes and approval authorities and manage relationship with our outsourced accounting partners.

  • Team leadership: You lead and coach a team of two (Accountant and Invoicing Specialist) and support the development of consistent ways of working across the finance team.

How the role develops

The role will also evolve over time: once the group's finance processes are stabilized, the focus will shift towards process improvement and applying automation and AI in areas such as reconciliations and reporting. The use of AI is a strategic priority across our entire organization, and finance plays an active part in it.

What we expect from you

  • Solid experience in group reporting, consolidation with a good working knowledge of IFRS (e.g. from a group controller, group accountant or audit background)

  • A practical approach to process improvement and an interest in automation and AI tools

  • Experience in, or readiness for, leading a small team

  • A flexible, hands-on working style suited to a finance function that is still taking shape

  • Fluent Finnish and English

What we offer

  • Broad visibility into the finances of an international group and close day-to-day collaboration with the CFO

  • A role with real influence over how our finance function and its processes develop

  • An environment where AI is actively utilized as part of everyday work

  • A competitive salary and employee benefits, plus flexible hybrid work

Why Valona

Valona Intelligence, a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave for Competitive and Market Intelligence solutions, combines the deepest validated market and competitive intelligence sources with CMI expertise and accountable AI — giving business leaders a clear understanding of what is happening in their markets, and what it means for their next move. Valona has served global enterprises since 1999.

This role has real scope, real impact, and no bureaucracy.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application by Friday 21.8.2026. We’d like you to outline your salary expectations and potential starting date in your application.

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about the application process or the position, please get in touch with CFO Jani Wahlroos.

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