Are you ready to build and lead a modern Accounts Receivable function at Fazer? We’re looking for a knowledgeable, inspiring, and development-oriented Manager to join our Finance Operations team and take charge of our newly established AR team. As we transition AR operations back in-house, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape your future team and design new operating models for our AR process.
This is a permanent position based in Vaarala, Vantaa, where we primarily work onsite. You will report to the Senior Manager, Cash Management & Accounts Receivable and play a key role in the Finance Operations organisation.
As Manager, Accounts Receivable, you will lead a team of 3-4 professionals serving Fazer Group companies. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that daily operations run smoothly and driving process development. Your team’s scope includes AR tasks such as AR ledger handling, collection, reporting and processing service requests from our stakeholders. In addition to managing the team’s workload, building trust and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment are key parts of your role.
Beyond operational management, you will oversee the operational and technical design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of AR processes. You will participate actively in Order to Cash end-to-end process development. As part of this, you will document processes and instructions and act as a positive change agent as we build the future together.
In this role, you have the opportunity to work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as finance teams, auditors, collection agencies, ICT, and customers—to ensure a seamless Order to Cash experience.
You bring solid experience in Accounts Receivable and process leadership, with a strong understanding of end-to-end business operations. Experience with SAP FICO ERP is essential.
You’re a people person who enjoys leading and supporting others, and you know how to develop trust and collaboration, even when things get busy. You’re comfortable with change and have a forward-looking mindset, and you are eager to improve how things are done. You are known for your crisp, clear communication and presentation skills, as well as your structured approach to work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, and your ability to stay calm under pressure will help you succeed in this role.
It starts with the people. You’ll be working in a supportive and welcoming environment, surrounded by colleagues who will inspire you to perform your best.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a transformation journey where your expertise and ideas will directly shape how the Accounts Receivable function is built and operates at Fazer. We offer you a responsible role, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a respected Finnish brand that values bold creativity and genuine relationships.
To apply send your CV and application with your salary request no later than Sunday 28.9.2025.
For more information about the role, please call Werner Tammi, Senior Manager, Cash Management & Accounts Receivable, puh. +358 50 3395875, preferably on 15.9. between 11-12 or 18.9. between 11-12.
Fazer, The Food Experience Company, enables people to enjoy the best moments of their day. Our mission, Food with a purpose, builds on our strong more than 130-year heritage, consumer first approach and innovations to create the sustainable food solutions of the future. With our dedicated team of approximately 5,000 professionals, we focus on fast-moving consumer goods and our direct-to-consumer business in Northern Europe, and beyond with exports to more than 40 countries. Fazer’s operations comply with its Code of Conduct that is based on the Group’s values and the UN Global Compact. In 2024, Fazer Group had net sales of 1,200 million euros.
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