Financial Controller (Fixed Term)

We are now looking for a Financial Controller to reinforce our Group Reporting & Controlling team based in Helsinki. We expect you to manage commission and bonus calculations, their processing and controlling globally. You’ll be reporting to the Head of Group Reporting & Controlling and working closely with the Revenue Controlling team. This is a full-time position.for a fixed term during a parental leave, starting 1st of September 2026, until 31st of August, 2027.

What you’ll be doing: 

As a Financial Controller your main responsibilities will include: 

• Gathering and administering payroll related materials  regarding commissions, bonuses, and other payroll relaed materials


• Acting as a partner and the main contact point for commissions, bonuses and option related matters for both internal and external stakeholders, like our people team, personnel in sales and customer operations, and external payroll partners  


• Preparing monthly and yearly commissions and bonus calculations, validating and contents, controlling the results and managing the payroll items for approvals and paymentsDeveloping commission and bonus processes and systems 


• Managing the monthly and yearly system updates for payroll processing together with system operator


• Supporting team and stakeholders as needed with payroll related analysis and reporting, investigating external and internal inquiries related to commissions and bonuses


• Assisting with other selected financial management and controlling related tasks, like controlling the monthly and yearly reporting for three RELEX subsidiaries and supporting the audits 

What you’ll bring to the table: 

• Relevant studies / Master’s degree e.g., accounting, finance


• At least 3 years of professional work experience in a comparable role, like controller, bookkeeper, auditor


• You have payroll expertise and experience and want to further develop as a compensation controller  


• You enjoy independent work, you can be firm and work under set deadlines and pressure without comprising detail and accuracy   


• You have a service- and solution-oriented attitude and drive to solve any challenges in great collaboration with the stakeholders  


• You have a positive, proactive, enthusiastic, and inspiring attitude


• You are fluent in English and the able to instruct and guide stakeholders in payroll related matters  


• Experience and understanding of accounting, and capability to analyze reporting are major advantages


• Fluency with IT systems: ability to learn new tools and software quickly, experience with AI tools. Working knowledge of SalesForce Spiff and HRIS WorkDay is an advantage. 

What we offer you in return: 

• A unique chance to join a fast-growing company and a professional finance team where oyou have ownership of your own working area


• An international career and learning opportunities  with an employer who’s genuinely keen on supporting your growth and the use of AI 


• A fun, ambitious, and committed team of smart people to work with


• Flexible working hours and freedom in organizing your own work


• A position where you can help retailers fight against food waste 

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply today and become a part of RELEX! 

You can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible, but no later than 9th of August.  Our team is looking forward to having a great add to the team, so apply now! This opportunity and a chance to join a wonderful group of professionals and an exciting international environment.   

About RELEX 

RELEX Solutions is a leading provider of cutting-edge retail optimization software. We offer our customers radically improved demand forecasting and supply chain optimization, which then can be leveraged into exponential benefits — optimizing store space, allocation, workforce, pricing and promotion strategies, all within our unified platform. 

RELEX is trusted by leading brands including AutoZone, Coop, Morrisons, PetSmart, and Rossmann, and has offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.