Key information
Job Title: Financial Controller
Position Type: Full time
Position Location: Helsinki
Cowater International is looking for Financial Controller for its Nordic team. The Financial Controller will ensure the consistent quality of project accounting, invoicing and monthly reporting processes, while supporting the transition to Cowater International’s harmonized financial management system.
The Financial Controller works as part of the finance team located across the offices in Helsinki and Stockholm, with primary responsibility for the corporate financial reporting of Cowater International Finland Oy while also supporting Cowater International Sweden Ab. This position provides a unique opportunity to work in an international and inspiring environment with a company delivering international development projects across the globe.
Key responsibilities
Corporate accounting:
- implementation of Cowater’s ERP system Deltek VantagePoint in the Nordic offices
- become the key regional knowledge resource for the ERP, maintain the master files, and provide coaching/training to colleagues
- prepare monthly financial statements and managerial accounting reports
- prepare annual accounts and support the audit of Cowater International Finland Oy
- Oversee the payroll and related HR administration (approx. 15 staff)
- prepare annual budgets, monitor backlog and forecast P&L
- cash flow management and forecasting
- establish and enforce appropriate and sound internal controls
Project control:
- ensure that the financial conditions of the company’s contracts are administered according to the terms and conditions specified therein.
- prepare project budgets with the project managers, monitor the financial performance of the projects, and raise any deviations
- review and follow up on the payments to project experts, sub-contractors and consortium partners. Invoicing and budget follow-up according to the Client regulations, following up overdue receivables
- prepare accrual-based project revenue and margin summaries monthly
- prepare the financial documents for contract amendments
- support the business development team by producing updated financial data for the project reference purposes
Job requirements
- A degree in accounting or business administration
- Knowledge of the Finnish accounting standards
- Experience with project administration and accounting
- 3-5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in an international setting
- Excellent skills in MS Excel and experience with modern accounting and ERP software packages
- Highly proficient in IT
- Fluency in English and working knowledge of Finnish. Knowledge of Swedish is a plus.
The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, precise and well-organized, flexible, independent, and tolerant of tight deadlines. The Financial Controller will join the team at our office in central Helsinki, with an option to work from home up to two days a week. Due to the time difference to our headquarters in Canada, there will be an occasionally need to attend meetings online in the late afternoon.
Application process
Candidates are requested to apply by 30th May 2025.
For your application to be considered, please upload your CV and brief cover letter at the address: https://www.cowater.com/en/career/career-opportunities/?ja-job=557143. We will not review applications submitted by e-mail or via LinkedIn.
About us
Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company founded in 1985. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. In 2023, Cowater acquired FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy’s international development consulting business, including its offices in Stockholm and Helsinki, forming Cowater Nordics.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. For this position, we are only able to consider candidates who have the right to work in the European Union and are either already residing or able to relocate to the Helsinki region in Finland.
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow with Cowater International. We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.