Support from an Interim Business Controller and ESG-expert: Case Witted

An experienced Business Controller supported the finance team during a transition period and year-end reporting, while an ESG expert helped develop and implement CSRD reporting.

During the summer of 2024, Witted Megacorp Oyj’s finance department faced a transition period with limited resources while recruiting a new Business Controller. To ensure continuity and maintain the finance function during the recruitment process, the company strengthened its team with an experienced finance consultant, Annika Tuomala from NIS, as Interim Business Controller.

Annika quickly integrated into Witted’s finance team and brought strong expertise in financial management, reporting, and forecasting. She oversaw daily financial operations, further developed reporting processes, and ensured compliance with financial controls. After Witted successfully recruited a permanent Business Controller, Annika’s role evolved to supporting the finance team during the year-end reporting process.

At the same time, Witted identified a need for additional support as the company prepared its first sustainability report in accordance with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Witted selected ESG expert Aura Koikkalainen from NIS as an ideal partner to provide specialized guidance and support in developing comprehensive ESG reporting that meets the new requirements.

Aura further developed Witted’s double materiality analysis, guided the ESG data collection process, and compiled the preliminary sustainability report. In addition, she helped increase employees’ understanding of the new requirements by organizing internal training sessions.

Annika and Aura worked closely with both finance leadership and operational management to ensure reliable financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. They contributed concrete insights that supported key business decisions.

With the support of NIS consultants, Witted’s finance team was able to complete the financial statements and annual report within the required timeline, while ensuring regulatory compliance and working closely with external auditors to facilitate a smooth audit process.

Throughout the entire transition period, the NIS consultants applied their professional expertise to maintain and significantly strengthen Witted’s financial and ESG-related reporting practices, contributing positively to the company’s continued growth and stability.

About Witted Megacorp Oyj

Witted Megacorp Oyj is a software development company that helps digitally advanced customers build and scale software development teams. The group’s revenue in 2024 amounted to EUR 53 million. It employs approximately 375 IT specialists, some of whom work as independent consultants and others as employees. In addition to its headquarters in Finland, the Witted Megacorp group also includes companies in Norway, Sweden, and the United States.