Location: Country HQ, Helsinki, Finland

Start Date: According to agreement

Position: Business Controller

Extent: Full time, 12 months fixed-term contract

Application Deadline: 22 March 2026

Job Summary

The Business Controller to the region Finland + the Baltics, drives results through strong ownership of varies aspects of financial activities, which aims to ensure the region’s financial performance & goals with the organization’s strategic objectives. This role includes working with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis and risk management. The business controller, as a part of IVC Evidensia Nordic Business Control Unit, provides business partnering support for the region Finland and the Baltics. Additionally, when required, the role provides support to the other Nordic countries. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in commercial finance.

This position is fixed-term, approximately 12 months.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the positions may be adjusted for the candidate's interests and background.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance business partner to the Finance Director, CEO, and other key stakeholders, driving development, growth, and performance in the region.

Business Operations & Control

• Ensure regular monitoring of financial performance metrics and KPIs.

• Lead business performance analysis and comparisons against targets, budgets, and forecasts.

• Identify issues and opportunities and collaborate with the leadership team to capitalize on them.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Participate in or take ownership of various aspects of regional planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Present business partnering analyses to operations managers, providing performance analysis and follow-ups.

• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

• Present financial insights and reports to local leadership and key stakeholders.

Support veterinary clinics

• Support veterinary leaders with key business initiatives such as significant contract negotiations, CAPEX, acquisitions, integrations, systems, and process improvements

Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of consolidated results to the group and local teams.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of performance drivers.

• Develop and streamline financial follow-up in consultation with the Head of Business Control for regional and clinic managers.

Other Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with different parts of the organization, including business development and financial control.

• Participate in various internal development projects aimed at streamlining processes and procedures within the Nordic region.

Related Job Requirements / Qualifications

The requirements of the positions may be adjusted for the candidate's interests and background.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis and business controlling. Responsibilities may be adjusted for more senior candidates (10+ years).

• Strong persuasion and influencing skills.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Finnish, including articulation and presentation.

• Proficiency in Swedish is considered a plus.

• Self-motivated and proactive.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with reporting systems or BI solutions (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate) is a plus.

Personal Core Competences:

• A strong self-drive, positive attitude, and professional demeanour.

• Analytical and thorough, with the ability to see the big picture without missing details.

• Committed to delivering high-quality results.

• Able to take on significant responsibility and prioritize work effectively based on objectives.

• Trustworthy, skilled at building relationships, and fostering collaboration.

Educational requirements

• University degree or relevant academic degree

Travelling requirements

• limited (<5%)

Company and Finance Function Overview

Evidensia Finland is part of IVC Evidensia which is the leading global veterinary care provider comprising an expansive network of around 3,000 clinics, hospitals and out-of-hours centres based across 20 countries with 41,000 employees. The services provided encompass routine check-ups, preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and specialized treatments. The company prioritizes compassionate care, tailoring treatment plans to meet the specific needs of each patient.

IVC Evidensia is headquartered in UK and owned by EQT and Nestlé.

IVC Evidensia is characterized by a dynamic and fast-moving culture and likewise the finance function needs to be agile, responsive and prepared for change. To be successful in the role, we therefore look for you to be driven, solution-oriented, flexible and communicative as a person.

What IVC Evidensia offers you

Evidensia offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment where you will have the opportunity to enter and take your next step in your career. For the right person, there are great development opportunities as well as opportunities to influence the design of the role. The role is based at our Finnish headquarters in Helsinki, and some remote working is possible.

Reporting line

The positions direct reporting line is to the regions Finance Director (based in Finland). Dotted line reporting to the Head of Nordic Business Control Unit.

For further information about the position, please contact

Ilkka Suomela, CFO, ilkka.suomela@evidensia.fi, +358 40 843 0333

For phone enquiries: 17 March, 11:00–13:00 & 20 March, 12:00-13:00