Kirsi Makkonen

Kirsi Makkonen serves as Finance Director for Sanoma Learning, overseeing financial operations in the Nordic region since August 2022. Previously, Kirsi held the position of Senior Director Finance at Blueprint Genetics and managed CFO services at Greenstep Oy. A decade-long tenure at Suunto included responsibilities as a Business Controller, with a strong emphasis on global business steering and project management. Early career experiences include roles as a Controller at Elcoteq and Assistant Group Business Controller at Stora Enso, with foundational positions in financial services at Henkel Sweden and If Insurance. Kirsi possesses advanced system expertise in Hyperion, Oracle Cloud, and SAP. Educational qualifications include a CEMS MIM in International Management and a Master’s in Economic Sciences focused on Management Accounting from Aalto University, complemented by international study at prestigious institutions.