The Upright Project

Head of Finance

Helsinki, Uusimaa, FI

In-personFull time roleDirector / Executive

8 days ago

About the Job

Are you a driven and pragmatic finance professional who thrives on making things run smoothly behind the scenes? We’re now looking for a Head of Finance to take ownership of Upright’s day-to-day financial operations and help keep our financial engine humming as we continue to grow.

Upright is a rapidly growing impact data company on a mission to make it financially more attractive to run a net positive company than a net negative one. Since 2017, we’ve been committed to delivering science-backed, credible data on companies’ real-world impacts to help businesses, investors, and customers make better decisions.

As Head of Finance, you’ll be responsible for improving our financial operations: from better processes and clear tracking to accurate forecasting and daily execution. You’ll know what’s been paid (and why), keep everything on track, and support the team in making smart, informed decisions. Whether you’ve done this before or are eager to grow into the role, this is your chance to take real ownership of the financial side of a scaling company. This role is ideal for someone smart, practical, and curious about finance - someone who enjoys responsibility and wants to go deep into how the whole picture fits together. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help take Upright’s finance function to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Own and run all key finance routines, like payment approvals, cost tracking, invoicing, and revenue collection
Coordinate with our external bookkeeping partner, making sure everything stays accurate and timely
Build and improve pragmatic processes to keep things organized without overcomplicating
Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for internal and board use
Review and flag costs, track approvals, and keep an eye on “who signed what”
Oversee insurance and other financial compliance basics holistically (not just from one angle)

SIGNS OF BEING A GREAT MATCH FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

You have relevant experience in finance, ideally from fast-paced, hands-on environments like startups or small firms, and you’re eager to take full ownership of the finance function
You bring a healthy dose of common sense and genuinely enjoy making things clearer and simpler for others
You thrive in an autonomous work environment, take pride in being reliable, and aren’t afraid to take ownership of financial processes and decisions
You’re excited about growing into a more strategic finance role over time, but you also enjoy rolling up your sleeves and handling operational work today
You have exceptional organizational skills and can manage multiple priorities with ease
You move quickly, with a strong sense of urgency and a focus on getting things done
You’re a clear and thoughtful communicator, fluent in both Finnish and English - spoken and written

WHAT WE OFFER:

A chance to join a quickly growing and highly ambitious impact SaaS company with a mission that matters
A fun and kind team with exceptional people who care about what they do
Exciting professional growth opportunities
Competitive compensation, including stock options and a comprehensive healthcare package

Location: Helsinki, Finland.

Deadline: Candidates will be reviewed on a continuous basis, and the role will be filled as soon as the right person is found.

Read more about us from our Careers website!

If you have any specific questions about the role, you can contact us via email at recruiting@uprightproject.com.

About the Company

The Upright Project

Helsinki, Finland

21-50

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Upright builds a new type of a quantification model to measure the net impact of companies. Via its platform, it enables more fact-based decision making for investors, customers, employees and companies themselves.</p>