matter
Certego needed an interim Financial Controller during parental leave as well as support with ERP implementation, change of ownership and integration of new reporting models throughout the Nordic region.
Solution
NIS appointed Milla as interim Financial Controller. She took responsibility for external accounting, group reporting, taxation and system usage. During the change of ownership and ERP implementation, she contributed with testing, configuration and training. The assignment ended with positive feedback, continuity in the finance function and improved processes.
Certego is the leading provider of security solutions in the Nordics with over 70 sites in the Nordics, approximately 1,200 employees and a turnover of more than EUR 200 million. At the beginning of 2021, Certego was looking for an interim Financial Controller to replace a parent on parental leave. The collaboration with NIS led to almost 1.5 years of collaboration that included various financial tasks as well as the implementation and testing of Certego’s new ERP system.
The collaboration between NIS and Certego began with services within the interim Financial Controller, where the main responsibilities included external accounting, group reporting, taxation and the role as key user of the financial system. During the course of the collaboration, Certego underwent a change of ownership when the Swedish private equity firm Nalka Invest AB acquired the company. NIS played a key role in the separation of Certego from its former parent company as a result of the acquisition. NIS’ expertise in ERP configuration and testing proved to be very valuable when Certego began the implementation of the new system. In addition to Finland, the project work was also carried out in other Nordic countries.
Certego has been very satisfied with the competence and professional approach that NIS has contributed. “We have been very satisfied with the cooperation. Milla, who joined us as Financial Controller, quickly got used to the responsibilities, routines and monthly processes of the role. She also played a key role when Certego was separated from its parent company in connection with the acquisition and we launched a completely new reporting model for the Certego Group,” says Akseli Alinikula, CFO of Certego Group. He continues: “In addition to her contributions, Milla also became a valued member of our finance team, and her positive attitude and enthusiastic work ethic will be missed after the project is completed.”
Based on the positive feedback, the cooperation with NIS may continue in the future if similar needs arise. In addition, Certego is ready to recommend NIS for other qualified assignments in financial accounting.
Thank you for the cooperation!
Certego
Certego is the Nordic region's leading supplier of security solutions with over 70 facilities and approximately 1,200 employees.
"We have been very satisfied with the collaboration. Milla, who joined us as Financial Controller, quickly settled into the responsibilities, routines and monthly processes of the role. She also played a key role when Certego was separated from its parent company in connection with the acquisition and we launched a completely new reporting model for the Certego Group."
Akseli Alinikula
CFO at Certego
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