Financial Controller to CapMan, Helsinki
CapMan is a leading Nordic private assets management and investment company with a large international network. Rooted in the Nordics, we have successfully invested across a wide range of private asset sectors for over 35 years. We invest in real estate and infrastructure assets, natural capital and businesses. As active owners we create growth journeys, success stories, and turnarounds, improve Nordic infrastructure, strengthen societies and make businesses more sustainable. Our teams are locally based and guided by Nordic values, committed to honesty, teamwork, and action. Driven by our passion for growing businesses, driving sustainable change, and helping to build the society of tomorrow. CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Luxembourg, and Düsseldorf. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001.
This is an opportunity for you to join CapMan in the role of Financial Controller as part of the Group Finances and Accounting team.
About the team
CapMan’s Group Finance & Accounting team is responsible for CapMan Group’s financial reporting, both internal and external, as well as treasury operations. Our team comprises four professionals.
About the role
- You will act as a legal entity controller for selected group entities and control and validate their financial reporting by co-operating with external accounting service providers and internal stakeholders.
- You will be an essential part of the monthly, interim and annual reporting process and work in close collaboration with other controllers of the team.
- You will also validate your entities’ tax returns, participate in transfer pricing documentation and have a back-up role in team’s other responsibilities related to, for example, payments, management reporting and planning processes.
- You will have responsibility for and ownership of knowing your entities’ figures. You are self-driven and interested in developing processes and finding solutions. You have a curious and critical mindset, are able to see anomalies and prioritise effectively under tight schedules maintaining a holistic view. Your reliability and timely delivery enable the team to count on you with confidence.
Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role we believe that you:
- Hold an M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration with a focus on Accounting
- Have some prior practical experience in accounting and understanding of the basics of group consolidation principles
- Work in a structured and analytical manner, with strong attention to detail
- Are solution-oriented and able to stay calm and consistent also in challenging situations
- Have proficiency in English and Finnish
What we offer
At CapMan, you have the chance to make a meaningful impact. As a leading private asset management company in the Nordics, we possess a unique opportunity and responsibility to help our society thrive.
Our most valuable asset to accomplish this is our talented and driven team. CapManians are characterized by ambition, results-orientation and professionalism, feeling at home when working with challenging tasks, growing with large responsibility. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we help our assets and companies grow, while also being energized by developing our own business and skills.
Together, we’ve built a culture of fairness, honesty and inclusivity. At CapMan, we can all be ourselves. And together we can make fantastic things happen.
We offer competitive benefits and a central office location with the possibility to hybrid work.
Benefits
- Extensive occupational health care
- Comprehensive insurances covering also spare time
- Flexible worktime and possibility to work remotely
- Lunch benefit on top of salary
- Sports and culture benefit
- Central office location in the heart of the city
- Employee benefit programme with discounts to a wide variety of products and services
- Phone benefit and high quality devices
Our recruitment process
We hire for potential as well as experience. While certain skills and qualifications are important, we believe the ability to grow, adapt, and bring new perspectives matters just as much. Our recruitment process consists of a combination of screening questions, interviews, short online assessments, reference checks and case studies.
This is a permanent, full-time position starting in the beginning of March 2026.
For this position, we will ask to check your credit information.
The position includes a probation period, during which you will be asked to complete a healthcare check, including drug screening conducted by our healthcare provider.
Your application
Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter in English through our recruitment system no later than by 29 October 2025. For additional information, please contact Finance Director Kristian Rusila. Best time to reach him is on October 17th at 9-11 am or October 24th at 9-11 am.
We look forward to your application!
About Us
CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and 6.5 billion euros in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, real asset debt, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Luxembourg, and Düsseldorf. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001.
