Global Process Owner – Record to Report

We are looking for a hands-on and analytical Global Process Owner to take ownership of the Record-to-Report (R2R) process for our legal entities. This role combines technical accounting expertise with a passion for process improvement and data accuracy.

You will ensure financial integrity, compliance, and control across entities, managing the close cycle, safeguarding the balance sheet, and driving process excellence. If you enjoy analyzing ledgers, uncovering inconsistencies, and enhancing accounting structures such as the chart of accounts and reconciliation frameworks, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on global finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Analyze, define, and improve local and global chart of accounts (CoA) structures to drive standardization and transparency.

· Collaborate with global finance and FP&A teams to align CoA design with management and statutory reporting needs.

· Own and reconcile the balance sheet for assigned entities, maintaining documentation and substantiation.

· Lead and coordinate the month-end and year-end close calendar, ensuring accuracy, control, and adherence to deadlines.

· Prepare and support statutory and group audits, ensuring timely and complete responses to auditors, enhance the internal control environment.

· Identify and implement opportunities for automation, simplification, and digitization within R2R processes.

· Support SAP S/4HANA roll-outs, enhancements, and testing to ensure finance requirements are met.

As an ideal candidate for the position, you have:

· 3+ years of experience in financial accounting, R2R, or general ledger management.

· Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP, with experience in multi-entity environments.

· Proven expertise in SAP FI / S4HANA, including system roll-outs or improvement projects.

· Strong analytical and reconciliation skills; exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

· Experience working in GBS or shared services environments is an advantage.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent) preferred but not a requirement.

 Alma as an employer

At Alma, we foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where everyone is accepted as who they are. In our constantly changing business environment, it takes courage to try new things, push boundaries, and drive innovation.

For us courage is not only big heroic actions, but those small things that occur in our daily work: when you have the courage to say your opinion, speak a foreign language, try something new and fail. Joining Alma means becoming part of a friendly, supportive community of professionals, where teamwork and courage will take us to the next level. To create new growth, we need courage.

And courage grows best together.

Our promise to you

  • Friendly culture where you can be yourself: 

    • We trust each other and give autonomy

  • Job with purpose and impact:

    • Our brands are well-known and used by millions of people daily and trusted when making the most important decisions of their lives.
  • Opportunities for professional learning and growth: 
    • You are encouraged to take time for learning.
    • We cherish the power of internal collaboration and learning from each other.

How is it like to work at Alma and what kind of benefits do we offer: https://www.almamedia.fi/tyopaikat/

Location and how to apply

We work in a multi-location and flexible manner both remotely and in the cosy Alma House in Töölönlahti, Helsinki or at the Siperia office in a central location in Tampere. Our locations are accessible.  

Got Interested?

Apply and become part of our growth story! Apply for the position by 5.12.2025. We start interviews already during the application period. We will fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found. More information about the task is provided by Head of Finance Operations Tamas Szanka, tamas.szanka@almamedia.fi.