Financial Controller
Join Citycon as a Financial Controller and drive high‑quality financial operations while ensuring smooth collaboration with our outsourced finance partner in an international real estate environment.
Citycon is the leading owner, developer and manager of urban hubs in the Nordics. Citycon transforms unique locations into sustainable communities and cities full of life, serving 125 million people each year and delivering long-term share value. Citycon aims for carbon neutrality by 2030. Citycon owns 28 centres: 9 in Finland, 1 in Estonia, 10 in Norway, 6 in Sweden and 2 in Denmark. Citycon has been listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (CTY1S) since 1988 and is a member of EPRA (European Public Real Estate Association).
Citycon is looking for a Financial Controller to join our Finland and Estonia finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an international real estate company where you will be involved in a wide range of financial and accounting matters.
A key part of the role is to own and manage the collaboration with our outsourced finance partner, ensuring high quality, accuracy and efficient processes. We are looking for someone who is curious, structured and comfortable acting as a demanding counterpart while maintaining strong relationships.
Employment Type: Permanent
Start of the Employment: As soon as possible
Location: On-site at Citycon’s HQ in Iso Omena, Espoo
As a Financial Controller, you will
· Manage and follow up on outsourced bookkeeping and financial support function’s activities
· Ensure accurate accounting and high-quality financial reporting
· Follow up AP and AR flows and purchase order process, investigate problems and support internally and externally
· Participate in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings
· Support financial reporting, reconciliations and analysis
· Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes
· Bridge statutory and tax accounting with IFRS group accounting and business controlling
· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. auditors)
What are we looking for
· Has a minimum of 3–5 years of experience from financial accounting and controlling or auditing
· Holds a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar
· Has solid understanding of financial accounting processes and financial systems
· Experience in real estate business, and Workday system is considered an advantage
· Is curious, analytical and confident in setting requirements and doing their follow-up
· Has a continuous development mindset
· Enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and international environment
· Is fluent in both English and Finnish
What can you expect from us?
· A competitive salary enhanced with a lunch benefit provided on top of your base pay, a sports and cultural benefit, comprehensive occupational healthcare, and extensive insurance coverage that also protects you during your leisure time.
· A supportive and encouraging work community, where everyone’s contribution matters.
· An environment where you can learn, make an impact and work in a role with a broad perspective on the real estate industry.
· Shared activities, ranging from small sports moments to larger gatherings, that bring our people together.
Please submit your application by 15th of February 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, since we are going through the applications already during the application period and will proceed as soon as we find a suitable candidate for the finance team.
Citycon offers a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic, international and developing work community. At Citycon, you become part of a diverse group of experts, where extensive know-how and support functions create a strong foundation for success. You are supported by competent colleagues and experts, with whom cooperation opens doors to new opportunities, development and success. Join us in building a sustainable future in the real estate industry as part of Citycon's team of experts.
Ready to become a part of a group of passionate professionals? Join us!
- Department
- Finland & Estonia Country Organization
- Locations
- Citycon Finland & Citycon Oyj
About Citycon
Citycon is the leading owner and developer of urban hubs in the Nordics and Baltics. Our 28 mixed-use, necessity-based centres are located in the major cities in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Estonia. We transform unique locations into sustainable communities and cities full of life, serving 125 million people each year and delivering long-term share value.
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