Raija Jokila

With over two decades of executive experience in financial and administrative leadership across corporate, public, and non-profit sectors, I bring a strategic, cross-functional perspective to the boardroom. My background spans CFO-level responsibilities, group-level financial management, investment oversight, ERP and system transformations, governance, real estate and asset management, public funding, and organizational development.
What sets me apart is my ability to connect finance and administration to value creation, impact, and governance. I understand how to build and develop financial and operational models that support sustainable growth, effective risk management, and stakeholder trust. My approach is forward-looking, and people-driven—I bring structure to uncertainty, clarity to complexity, and strategic insight grounded in operational realities.
In board roles, I contribute most to organizations that are navigating transformation, growth, or renewal—whether through scaling, restructuring, digitalization, or shifting toward more sustainable or customer-centric operating models. I bring particular value to companies in sectors such as social and healthcare services, education, real estate, and mission-driven businesses that operate at the intersection of commercial and societal goals.
I am especially effective in:
* Strengthening financial oversight, transparency, and governance
* Supporting leadership during growth or turnaround phases
* Linking strategy, finance, and impact measurement
* Bringing a cross-sectoral lens to board discussions
* Coaching leadership teams and fostering trust-based collaboration