Lauri Lehtinen
About Lauri Lehtinen
Lauri Lehtinen is the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at SoSafe, with a background in financial operations and strategy. He has held various roles at Smartly.io and Translink Corporate Finance, focusing on operational excellence and data-driven decision making.
Current Role at SoSafe
Lauri Lehtinen serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at SoSafe, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing financial strategies and ensuring effective financial management within the organization. His responsibilities include driving cross-functional collaboration among various teams, such as Marketing, Sales, and Finance, to optimize operational excellence and support controlled growth.
Previous Experience at Smartly.io
Lauri Lehtinen held multiple roles at Smartly.io from 2018 to 2022. He began as Strategy & FP&A, where he worked for two years before transitioning to Head of Sales Operations for one year. Subsequently, he served as Global Head of Revenue Operations, where he built and scaled a Revenue Operations team from one person to seven, supporting a commercial organization of around 300 people. His tenure at Smartly.io emphasized data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
Background in Finance and Education
Lauri Lehtinen has a strong educational background in finance. He studied at Aalto University, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Finance from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he completed his Master’s Degree at Nova School of Business and Economics in 2014. His academic pursuits have equipped him with the expertise necessary for his roles in financial planning and analysis.
Experience at Titanium Oyj and Translink Corporate Finance
Before his time at Smartly.io, Lauri Lehtinen worked at Titanium Oyj as a Back Office employee for one year from 2012 to 2013. He then joined Translink Corporate Finance, where he served as an Associate for five years, from 2013 to 2018. These roles contributed to his understanding of financial operations and strategic planning.
Skills and Expertise
Lauri Lehtinen possesses expertise in financial planning, go-to-market strategy, and commercial operations. He is a strong advocate for data-driven decision-making, which he integrates into his work to enhance operational efficiency. His focus on optimizing processes supports profitable growth and effective collaboration across various business functions.