Head Accountant, General Ledger Accounting Team Lead
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Who we are
We’re bold thinkers and kind teammates, growing fast but staying grounded. Our Nordic roots and global outlook shape a culture of friendliness, creativity, and collaboration, all powered by openness and shared wins. We care deeply about doing the right thing – and doing it together. We aim to improve the flow of goods, time, and energy – and we know we can’t shape the future by clinging to the past. So, we keep evolving, together.
What we do
RELEX Solutions delivers a unified supply chain planning platform for retailers and manufacturers, enabled by proven AI technology. We help companies optimize demand forecasting, replenishment, merchandising, pricing and promotions, supply chain operations, and production planning across the end-to-end value chain.
With a global team of over 2,000 professionals, we work side-by-side with our customers to solve real problems with lasting impact. Companies trust RELEX to increase product availability, boost sales, deliver actionable insights, improve sustainability, and drive profitable growth. Join us and make an impact on the world and your career!
We are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Accountant and a team lead of the parent company general ledger accounting team to join our Finances in Helsinki. The team currently consists of three professionals working with accounting processes and is a strong part of Group Financial Control & Operations team with over 30 people and managing the Group’s global financials.
The General Ledger Accounting team is developing fast as we are improving our financial operations and controls with AI. As the Head Accountant and a lead of a small but efficient team, you will have a unique chance to play a key role in the AI finance transformation develop accounting function in your role.
What you’ll be doing:
- As the Head Accountant, and a team lead, you are responsible for recurring tasks and taking part in the development of the Accounting function and processes. In this role you will be responsible and work with selected accounting responsibilities like:
- Owning and participation in the month-end closing process
- Ensuring quality and accuracy of the financial accounting
- Overseeing and supporting the processing of bank statements, and the payment process, fixed assets
- Processing of payroll bookings and accruals, intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Owning parent company CIT and VAT calculations, and filings
- Regulatory reporting
- Owning, developing and supporting team and stakeholders in accounting related questions
- Ensuring proper substitutions in place, training and supporting the growth of colleagues and team members
- Managing selected accounting related projects, e.g. shortening the closing reporting timeline, improving the bank statement processing and reconciliation processes and the accounting related control environment
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Suitable degree in accounting
- At least 5 years of experience in accounting
- Advanced understanding of FAS accounting standards, statutory reporting, and taxation
- Previous team lead experience
- Fluency in Finnish and English
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a timely and precise manner
- Independent, proactive, and enthusiastic work-attitude
- Good IT skills, experience of NetSuite seen as advantage
- Experience in development projects
- Experience of an international environment, IFRS reporting and especially group consolidation are highly valued to understand the RELEX context
What we offer you in return:
- A unique chance to join a fast-growing software company and a professional finance team where you have ownership of your own working area and are able to develop processes
- 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, freedom in organizing your own work and possibility to work remotely.
- Other add-on benefits like mobile, sport & culture, bike, and ergonomic equipment to your home office
- 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 our RELEX family!
You can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible, but no later than 30th of June 2026. 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. If you have questions, laura.huuri@relexsolutions.com from our Talent Acquisition team is happy to answer them by email. Please note that we cannot process any applications through email.
Apply today and be part of the future. Be RELEX!
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