About Us

We are a newly formed group of three well-established software companies in the Office of the CFO space:

• Aico – streamlining and automating financial close processes
• Mercur – powering xP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics
• AARO – delivering enterprise-grade consolidation and group reporting

Together, we are building a unified, comprehensive SaaS platform for finance and performance management—bringing together automation, compliance, reporting, planning, and analytics into one integrated solution. Our goal is to empower CFOs and finance teams across Europe with the tools they need to make faster decisions, strengthen governance, and gain enterprise-wide visibility.

The group’s holding company is based in Finland, with headquarters in Stockholm, and offices across Sweden, Finland, Latvia, the UK, Kenya, and Dubai.

We’re backed by Accel-KKR, a leading global technology investor. With strong ambitions for both organic growth and acquisitions, we are now looking to strengthen our finance organisation with a Head of Finance.

About the Role

This is a strategic and hands-on opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance or Financial Controller who enjoys working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

You’ll lead the group’s operational finance function,covering core areas like accounting, tax, treasury, payables, and financial controls, while developing scalable processes and systems that support our ambitious growth plans. You’ll manage a small in-house team and work closely with outsourced partners to ensure efficient delivery across multiple geographies. You will report to Group CFO.

Early on, your focus will be on designing and implementing new groupwide payment processes, reviewing and updating our transfer pricing approach, and leading the transition to IFRS. You’ll also support M&A-related integration activities as we continue to expand.

The role is based in Espoo (preferred) or Stockholm, with regular in-office collaboration and occasional travel to other group locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your team in day-to-day finance operations across the group, including accounting, billing, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close.
• Build and maintain effective financial controls, ensuring compliance with group policies and approval structures.
• Lead the group’s transition to IFRS and take ownership of maintaining up-to-date accounting policies aligned with relevant standards.
• Manage tax compliance and transfer pricing across entities, including VAT and corporate income tax.
• Monitor group cash flow and working capital, support covenant compliance, and assist with lender relationships.
• Integrate acquired companies into the group’s finance processes and systems, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational alignment.
• Manage relationships with external finance partners, ensuring service quality and reviewing outsourcing arrangements as needed.
• Drive improvements in finance processes and systems, with a focus on automation and scalability.
• Establish and track key operational finance metrics to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Lead and support a small in-house finance team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Collaborate with the CFO and Head of FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, efficiency initiatives, and provide support for private equity investor reporting, including requests from Accel-KKR.

What We’re Looking For

You feel confident owning the responsibilities outlined above and bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to finance leadership.

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent or are a qualified accountant.
• 5+ years experience in a Head of Finance or Financial Controller role in a €50M+ revenue multinational environment.
• Experience working in dynamic, fast-growing environments, with the ability to build scalable finance processes from the ground up.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS (and ideally Finnish GAAP), tax, treasury, and transfer pricing.
• Experience working in SaaS and/or private equity-backed businesses is a plus
• Fluid in English and Finnish, Swedish is a plus.

What We Offer

• A monthly salary of 7 500–8 300 €, commensurate with experience and skillset.
• Comprehensive healthcare, sport and dental benefits, fully equipped home office, mobile phone, laptop.
• Nice office in Otaniemi area with awesome colleagues and inclusive environment.
• A hybrid work model that values work-life balance and accommodates your needs.
• The opportunity to take ownership of your responsibilities and have the autonomy to drive meaningful results.
• A supportive, start-up-spirited team that values collaboration, innovation, and ambition.
• The chance to contribute to a product that makes a tangible difference in the lives of finance professionals worldwide.

Intrigued?

If our pitch sparked your interest and your previous experience hits close to home, we might have ourselves in a win-win situation. Please apply 31.8.2025 at the latest, but kindly note that we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. The position will be filled once the right talent is found.

Got any more questions or require a tad more persuading? Please feel free to reach out to our CFO Martti Lahtinen, at martti.lahtinen@aico.ai.