Empowering Decision-Making with Strategic Financial Management

The capability of financial management to deliver critical information that supports informed business decision-making is a fundamental driver of organizational success. The primary role of the entire finance function has evolved into that of a strategic partner for management, moving beyond simply supporting day-to-day operations. Similarly, it is essential for business executives to effectively interpret and apply financial information in leading business strategy and operations. 

Aalto EE offers a diverse range of financial management training programs tailored to various organizational levels and specific needs. Our programs provide valuable insights into the evolving roles and responsibilities of financial professionals and significantly enhance crucial competencies essential for achieving organizational objectives. Key focus areas include deepening business understanding, exploring the transformative potential of digitalization, data analytics, and artificial intelligence in finance, and mastering tools for effective communication and influencing. Participants will learn to increase their impact as a strategic partner for the management within their business.

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Compliance-toiminnan ABC

  • 9.9.2025
  • Seminars
  • Finnish

Aivovammat ja neurologiset sairaudet henkilövakuutus­korvauksissa

  • 15.9.2025
  • Seminars
  • Onsite, Live online
  • Finnish

Kestävyysraportointi ja CSRD-direktiivin tuomat muutokset

  • 19.9.2025
  • Seminars
  • Hybrid
  • Finnish

Korvauspäätösten perusteleminen – tekstin sisällön ja rakenteen muotoilu

  • 29.10.2025
  • Seminars
  • Onsite
  • Finnish

Corporate Venturing

  • October 30, 2025
  • Seminars
  • Onsite
  • English

Aivovammat ja neurologiset sairaudet henkilövakuutus­korvauksissa

  • 15.9.2025
  • Seminars
  • Onsite, Live online
  • Finnish

Maksamisen digitalisoituva toimintaympäristö

  • 11.11.2025
  • Seminars
  • Hybrid
  • Finnish

Meet Our Faculty

Seppo Ikäheimo

Seppo Ikäheimo is Professor of Corporate Governance at Aalto University School of Business.

He specializes in compensation systems, ownership, investor relations, board of directors and company valuation.

Professor Ikäheimo has frequently acted as a member of the arbitral tribunal in minority redemption cases and has provided an expert opinion in several legal cases. He has served as an advisor concerning investor relations, compensation systems, and board work.

In addition, he is actively involved in developing accounting and corporate governance-related legislation and guidance.

Emilia Bunea

Emilia Bunea is a leadership educator and educational technology entrepreneur. She has two decades of C-suite experience with global corporations in finance.

In 2021 Emilia wrote and produced “Crossroads Life,” the world’s first cinematic management case study, comprising a film and a written case based on real events. The movie has received several film awards, including the Award of Excellence from IndieFest, the Special Jury’s Award from the Hague Global Film Festival, and the Best Business Film Award from the Helsinki International Educational Film Festival.

Emilia’s academic interests include the role of ”serious leisure” in leadership identity development. She wrote several scholarly and practitioner articles on this topic and delivered a widely-acclaimed TED talk at London Business School. She has lectured on leadership-related topics in over a dozen countries.

Emilia Bunea has a Non-Executive Director Diploma from the Financial Times Board Director Programme and is a CFA charter holder. She earned her Ph.D. in Management at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2020.

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Jukka Nordlund

Program Director +358 10 837 3822 jukka.nordlund@aaltoee.fi

Jasu Kuurila

Relationship Manager +358 10 837 3739 jasu.kuurila@aaltoee.fi

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Gaining a Competitive Edge Through Financial Expertise 

We deliver a diverse portfolio of training solutions designed for financial executives and other key financial management professionals, including business controllers, financial analysts, and other pivotal employees across all organizational levels. Our training programs enable participants to modernize their organization's financial operations to meet the demands of the future. Participants will also develop their individual skills to assume more strategic roles as influential business partners for executive management. 

Bringing Clarity and Confidence to Decision-Making Processes

To make well-informed and successful decisions on critical matters such as investments and pricing strategies, executives need a solid grasp of fundamental financial principles and their key applications. Basic economic literacy and a clear understanding of key economic indicators play a decisive role in effective strategic planning, as well as in evaluating future alternatives and defining the critical success factors for a business.