Ilkka Suomela
About Ilkka Suomela
Ilkka Suomela is the Head of Finance at Delivery Hero in Helsinki, with extensive experience in financial management roles at The Coca-Cola Company and Fiskars.
Current Role at Delivery Hero
Ilkka Suomela currently serves as the Head of Finance at Delivery Hero in Helsinki, Southern Finland. In this role, he has successfully implemented a new way of working focused on Revenue Variance Analytics and has led a local Gross Profit improvement project. His efforts have also resulted in a substantial increase in employee engagement scores, from -33 to +81 within 18 months. Additionally, Ilkka conducts in-depth financial analysis to assess category performance and benchmark against competitors, and has developed and executed a finance strategy that significantly improved Gross Profit performance in Finland.
Previous Experience at The Coca-Cola Company
Before joining Delivery Hero, Ilkka Suomela worked at The Coca-Cola Company where he held the position of Finance Manager for Coca-Cola Northern Europe, Norway & Iceland from 2019 to 2021 in Oslo and Helsinki. Prior to that, he was the Finance Manager for Coca-Cola Finland from 2016 to 2019. During his tenure, Ilkka was responsible for financial management and strategy in these regions, contributing to the company’s financial performance and operational efficiency.
Roles at Fiskars
Ilkka Suomela also has significant experience working at Fiskars. From 2014 to 2016, he was the Business Unit Controller in Helsinki, where he oversaw financial controls and reporting for various business units. Prior to this, he served as a Business Controller from 2013 to 2014. During these periods, Ilkka played a crucial role in financial planning and analysis, supporting the company's strategic initiatives.
Early Career at Microsoft
Ilkka Suomela began his professional career at Microsoft, where he worked as a Financial Analyst from 2010 to 2013 and as a Business Analyst for nine months in 2013. In these roles, he was involved in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis activities that supported Microsoft's business operations and financial strategies.
Education Background
Ilkka Suomela completed his education at the University of Vaasa, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. During his time at the university, he gained foundational knowledge in finance and business management, which has supported his successful career in various financial roles across multiple top-tier companies.