Startax Finland Oy is a leading importer and wholesaler of automotive spare parts and accessories, serving customers all over Finland. Our company's success is based on expert staff, high-quality products and efficient logistics solutions.
There are more than 100 of us in Startax and we have been in business for almost 30 years. Our more than 3 000 customers benefit from reliable service, a wide range of products and fast delivery. According to our customer understanding survey (2024), 66 of % respondents would recommend us, giving our service a rating of 9 or 10, and our customer recommendation index (cNPS) is 57.
We are part of the Relais Group, which, as the parent company, provides us with unwavering support, the expertise of a large organisation and smooth cooperation with our sister companies.
Startax Oy's vision is ”Safely and efficiently ahead”, and our mission is to enable our partners to provide reliable and modern solutions for automotive spare parts, electrical and safety equipment - always with customer-oriented professionalism. Our strategy is based on continuous development, profitable growth and internationalisation, with a particular focus on the skills of our staff and the development of customer relations, logistics and automation.
On behalf of Startax Oy, we are now looking for a
CFO
As CFO, you are responsible for the overall planning, management and development of the company's finances. You will be an active member of the management team and a strategic partner, reporting to the CEO. You will play a key role in building Startax's success and developing its financial management going forward.
Your key tasks:
- Financial planning, financial risk management and responsibility for financial reporting.
- Supporting the budgeting and management of business activities.
- Group reporting.
- Leading the Finance Department team.
- Participation in strategic decision-making as a member of the company's management team.
- Representing and implementing the financial aspect of the ERP project.
- Developing the financial management team.
- Improving reporting through, for example, Group development projects and active intra-Group cooperation.
We expect you to:
- Education: A relevant business or technical college or university degree.
- Work experience:
- 3-5 years' experience in similar roles.
- Experience in financial management and development.
- Experience of managing people.
- Experience in technical wholesale and ICT project implementation and development would be an advantage.
- Competences:
- Strong expertise in financial management from accounting to financial statements.
- A good understanding of business and its management.
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to take independent decisions.
- Excellent IT, analytical and reporting skills, as well as tool management.
- Excellent collaboration skills with different stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written Finnish and English language skills.
- Knowledge of the specifics of international trade, business, markets and stakeholders would be an advantage.
- Attitude and working style: You are a self-directed, results-oriented and effective coaching leader. You have a solution-oriented, development-oriented, precise and disciplined approach, with a willingness to develop and take initiative. You will effectively manage day-to-day changes and communicate financial issues in an understandable way to the whole organisation.
Why Startax?
We offer you a broad job description and an excellent opportunity to develop the company in a variety of ways. As CFO, your role will be instrumental to Startax's success and you will have the opportunity to take the company to the next level through your own actions. We have room to work and room to succeed. You'll enjoy the support and resources of a large group while maintaining local agility. We have a low-hierarchical work culture and a low organisational structure that allows for fast decision-making. We value continuous learning and renewal in an agile working culture where everyone can be themselves. You will be part of a management team that works closely together and actively shares knowledge with each other.
Apply by 17.10. We will start discussions with candidates during the application period. For more information about the position, please contact Equita Talent Partners' consultants Jaakko Lintunen (050 560 6346) and Niko Tikkanen (040 550 9416).
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