Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart, Stronger Together – guide us in everything we do.

Finnair Business Services Ltd belongs to Finnair Group. We offer financial, digital, and customer support services to group companies. Our desire is to provide high-quality service, support the development of our employees, and through this contribute to the achievement of company goals.

We are looking for

Assistant Financial Controller

to join our Record to Report Team in Tartu, Estonia

An Assistant Financial Controller in Finnair Business Services is responsible for maintaining assigned general ledger accounts, performing general ledger operations and supporting monthly closing processes. In this role you can also contribute to job-related process development and participate in different projects.

We are looking for someone who knows how to work with tight schedules and deadlines, communicates fluently in English and can use MS Office tools at an advanced level. The ideal candidate has analytical thinking skills, is detail-oriented and has previous experience in accounting/financial reporting. A proactive and self-initiative approach to daily tasks is a key to success in this role.

Your main responsibilities are: 

• Assist Financial Controller in managing the closing process including accruals, completion of journal entries, account reconciliation, tax calculations and variance analysis according to agreed timetable 

• Assist in preparation of financial reports 

• Review and finalize monthly closing process in co-operation with Source to Pay, Order to Cash and Payment teams 

• Assist Financial Controller in tax reporting 

• Create supportive, routine and special reports and analysis for group internal customers, external auditors, tax and other authorities 

• Contribute to the development of financial processes, working methods and accounting systems to ensure improvement of efficiency 

You will succeed if you have:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Independent and pro-active way of working within agreed timelines

• Good analytical skills and attention to details

• Understanding of general accounting and closing processes

• Good knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards and taxation. Knowledge and experience with SAP Finance, Anaplan

• Good knowledge with MS office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Fluent English in spoken and written, Finnish language is beneficial

• Bachelor’s degree or vocational education in relevant field

We offer:

• Personal development

• Flexible ways of working

• Opportunity to work in an international company

• Interesting career opportunities

• 4-month Induction Program for new employees

• Wellness compensation

• Flight benefits for leisure travel 

We are filling one full-time and one part-time (0,75 FTE) maternity leave replacement positions in our Tartu office.

Sounds interesting? Submit your application no later than 27th of September 2026.

For more information and questions, please contact [email protected].

Please note that the hiring process includes a background check.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.