Fifty5Blue (formally Kantar Media) is a global leader in media measurement and analytics, operating in more than 80 countries.
We bring clarity to complexity. Our independent, hybrid cross-media audience measurement combines trusted audience panels with large-scale data to establish a single, coherent view across platforms and markets. This gives content owners, advertisers, agencies and platforms the clarity and confidence to develop content and plan advertising decisively.
With deep expertise across global media systems, we design integrated, comparable measurement frameworks that support a more consistent and accountable media market.
Job Title: Financial Controller, Nordics
Reporting To: Regional Finance Director, UK, Nordics & Baltics
Location: London
Work pattern: Full time (12 months TBC contract)
Role Description:
We are seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the Nordic region on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with an immediate start preferred.
The Financial Controller for the Nordics is responsible for overseeing all financial accounting and reporting for the region, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with our shared services centre partner in Romania, Nordics Finance Business partners, Regional FD, Group FC, country managers, commercial teams, and the global finance organization to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and strong business performance across the Nordic markets.
The next 12 months will bring a significant amount of change in the financial processes and systems as we move from Kantar media's in house shared service centre in Porto (transaction processing outsourced to India), to Fifty5Blue’s own external provider based in Romania, and roll out a new ERP system. The purposes of this role are to work along side the Nordic FD (based in the UK) and take up the day to day role of the FC for the Nordics markets, to transition to the new SSC immediately and new ERP in Q4, to implement and embed best practice across day to day processes over month end close, and improve the quality, consistency and completeness of documentation of procedures, controls and the review of financial information within the business.
* Experience of working with a Shared service centre highly desirable
* Experience of M365 and/or new ERP roll out highly desirable
Key Responsibilities
Financial Controllership & Reporting
* Overseeing and managing accounting services delivery from BPO (Genpact) - hold Genpact accountable for reporting of Actual results on timely, accurate and completeness basis, including review of KPIs, Ways-Of-Working and driving continuous improvements, and acting as point of escalation and critical review of outputs
* Lead financial close meetings with BPO (Genpact) during month end, and also post month-end/Quarterly reviews
* Support the business in working with SSC (set up phase and then ongoing)
* Sign offs (POs, payroll, banking, payment approvals, change in customer or supplier data – where needed - either 1st person or back up details TBC)
* Manage audit process with Deloitte/auditors, including rec of stat accounts, and recs of Maconomy to OS
* Manage any other external reporting, and Board mins with KPMG
* Provide support on Treasury outputs including dividends and cash flow/management
* Review, and drive improvements in RRWC, and overall working capital, including billing, bad and overdue debtors and accrued income
* Monthly review that MPLBs eliminate
* Review Interco balances and mismatch process
* Manage balance sheet review process and make sure Genpact and FBPs have fully reconciled support
* Super user for ERP and OneStream in region
* Monitor incentive panel points usage and accounting of these
* IFRS 16 accounting
* Drive best practices in region
* Compliance with Group reporting requirements
* Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process for all Nordic entities
* Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and internal reporting standards
* Review and approve accounting statements and reconciliations e.g. Balance Sheet Reconciliations
* Oversee consolidation of financial statements for the region
* Prepare variance analysis, management reports, KPI dashboards, and performance insights for leadership
Compliance & Internal Controls
* Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to corporate policies
* Coordinate with internal and external auditors; manage statutory audits for Nordic entities
* Ensure tax compliance (VAT, CIT, transfer pricing documentation) in collaboration with tax advisors
Cashflow & Treasury Management
* Monitor cash flow, working capital, and credit control across the region
* Support treasury operations, including banking relationships and FX exposure management
Process Improvement & Systems
* Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and reporting quality
* Support ERP implementation, upgrades, and data integrity initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
* Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent)
* 5–10+ years of experience in financial controlling and accounting
* Experience managing financial operations in multinational or multi-entity environments.
* Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nordic statutory requirements
* Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency (D365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent).
* Experience working in matrix organizations
* Experience of working in a shared services centre
Key Skills & Competencies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
* Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
* Ability to work independently across multiple countries
* Strong organizational and deadline-driven mindset
* Fluent in English; proficiency in one or more Nordic languages
* Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural environment.
* High degree of integrity, resilience, and adaptability