Senior Manager, Record to Report for Alma Media

About the Role
As we transform our finance operating model into a global GFO structure and implement S/4HANA Cloud, we are hiring a seasoned and strategic Senior Manager – Record to Report (R2R) to lead the global R2R process.

This is a pivotal role to drive the global design and standardization of R2R, while also overseeing operational execution and statutory compliance in several countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global R2R process across General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Period-End Close, and Reporting.
• Own Finance Master Data governance (Chart of Accounts, cost centers, internal orders, etc.).
• Oversee country finance operations, including statutory reporting, VAT compliance, and local audits.
• Act as the key finance process leader in the S/4HANA Cloud implementation, managing transitions from legacy systems.
• Set clear priorities, expectations, and roadmaps for execution across cross-functional, cross-country teams.
• Lead a diverse remote team, implementing alignment and best practices. Reduce country specific exceptions and design global way of working.
• Develop and monitor global KPIs, SLAs, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead internal controls governance and collaborate closely with tax, audit, controlling, and IT.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, visibility, and process discipline.

You will succeed in this role if you have:

• 10+ years in Finance, with substantial leadership experience in R2R and process ownership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and provide clarity in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills — comfortable presenting to senior leadership and navigating cross-functional decision-making.
• Experience managing cross-border teams and leading through change.
• Deep expertise in statutory compliance, internal controls, and accounting (IFRS + local GAAP).
• Experience with S/4HANA (preferably Cloud) or large-scale ERP transformation is a strong plus.
• Finance certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages a plus.

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 dare 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 value the power of internal collaboration and learning from one another.
  
  

Location and how to apply

We work in a multi-location and flexible manner, and in this rol,e you can work from any of our offices located in Finland, Czechia or Croatia.

Got Interested?

Apply and become part of our growth story! Apply for the position by 31.8.2025. We start interviews already during the application period. We will fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found.