Join our ovl team

of CONTAINER-LEASING EXPERTS

Director of Finance & Operations

OVL Container (O.V. Lahtinen Oy) was founded in 2007 and has established itself as the leading one-way container supply company with a strong financial position. With projected annual net sales of €15 million for fiscal year 2024 and strong profitability, we maintain a robust financial position as we continue to innovate and expand our market presence.

We specialize in providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly container solutions for short-term lease between Europe, North America and Asia. Additionally, we offer new and pre-owned containers for sale.

With offices in Helsinki, Shanghai, Chicago and Klaipeda, our team of 15 container-leasing experts serves customers worldwide.

For more information, please visit: www.ovlcontainer.com

We are now looking to recruit a talented individual to fill the position of Director of Finance & Operations.

In this broad and influential position, you will work together with our CEO to oversee our global financial operations and operational processes across regions. You will make an impact on our business on both strategic and operational levels.

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis
  • Overseeing the accounting and bookkeeping function including invoicing management
  • Legal customer and vendor contract management
  • Investment strategy and large procurement decisions
  • Technical operations and container fleet management
  • HR functions and team development
  • IT systems optimization
  • Managing our own ERP system
  • Making an impact on the overall success of the company as a management team member

You’ll work independently while collaborating with our international team of experts. We value professional autonomy and maintain a flexible, trust-based environment where individual expertise is respected. Our work demands quick decision-making and adaptability, but we balance this with a supportive atmosphere focused on long-term success.

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll have significant autonomy to shape our company’s future through both strategic initiatives and hands-on operational leadership. We seek a collaborative leader who can effectively work with our team of professionals while driving results through influence rather than authority.

Our expectations

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced finance leader with the expertise to manage operational responsibilities effectively. The role requires strong business acumen and the ability to balance hands-on tasks with strategic decision-making.

In detail, we expect from you:

  • University degree
  • 10+ years finance and operations management experience
  • Strong financial management background with Finnish GAAP expertise
  • Knowledge of Chinese and US GAAP is considered as an asset
  • Experience with ERP/TMS systems
  • International team management experience
  • Fluent oral and written English (Finnish and other languages are assets)
  • MS Office software proficiency
  • Leadership style collaborative and empowering
  • Experience leading white-collar professionals
  • High cultural sensitivity for Western-Asian business context. Proven track record of building trust-based relationships
  • Balances strategic oversight with practical execution. Willingness to engage in operational details when needed

What We Offer

We offer competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on a growing international company.

Our office is in Helsinki, Vuosaari Harbour. The position is based at the office with hybrid work possibilities according to our company policy. The position will require occasional travelling. 

If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please send your application in English no later than 31.12.2024. Our partner helping us with this recruitment is Alpha Resource.