Olli Koistinen
About Olli Koistinen
Olli Koistinen is a Business Controller at The Qt Company in Helsinki, Finland, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in financial planning and analysis, having implemented Oracle EPM Cloud and developed reporting metrics for SaaS.
Work at Qt
Olli Koistinen has been serving as a Business Controller at The Qt Company since 2021. In this role, he has implemented Oracle EPM Cloud (NSPB), which has improved the company's financial planning and analysis capabilities. He is responsible for conducting full P&L analysis against forecasts and budgets, ensuring accurate financial oversight. Additionally, he has developed reporting granularity for key SaaS metrics, including Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and churn. His work also includes conducting revenue recognition and validating deferred revenue, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.
Previous Experience in Business Control
Before joining The Qt Company, Olli Koistinen held various positions in business control. He worked at Paulig Group as a Business Controller for the Coffee Division from 2018 to 2019 and later in Group Business Functions from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Sibelco Group spanned several roles, including Business Process Lead Finance from 2016 to 2018, Controller from 2014 to 2016, and Business Analyst for a brief period in 2018. These roles provided him with a diverse background in financial management and analysis across different sectors.
Education and Expertise
Olli Koistinen holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Eastern Finland, where he studied from 2009 to 2016. He also attended Háskóli Íslands, completing a program at the School of Business in 2013. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Financial Analysis and Reporting Skills
In his current and previous roles, Olli Koistinen has demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and reporting. He has developed detailed reporting structures for SaaS metrics, enhancing the ability to track and analyze key performance indicators. His responsibilities include full P&L analysis, which involves comparing actual financial performance against forecasts and budgets. This skill set is critical for effective financial management and strategic planning within organizations.