Senior Controller

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 19,000 people.

Our global Finance Operations carries out accounting tasks and provides financial services in multiple areas. We value accuracy, collaboration, and innovation in the world of finance.

Career for a better climate. Every day.   
 

We are now looking for a Senior Controller to join our team in Tallinn

As a Senior Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Operate as Finance business partner for Business Area/Business Unit entity or group function   

• Lead or support controlling and financial reporting processes for entity/function in scope of responsibility

• Own and ensure efficient and accurate closing, analysis and reporting related activities for the entity/ function

• Contribute and drive efficient and accurate forecasting and budgeting process in entity/ function

• Represent entity/function for requests from other Finance Operations processes Record to Report (RtR), Purchase to Pay (PtP), Order to Cash (OtC)

• Ensure Stora Enso Finance processes and policies are implemented and applied in entity/ function

• Proactively find opportunities, suggest actions and drive change to continuously improve and harmonize end-to-end controlling processes

• Drive and contribute to process automation and other development projects

• Ensure close co-operation and communication with entity/ function and key stakeholders in Finance and other functions

• Support and train stakeholders in controlling related matters

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field  

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in controlling, management reporting or accounting

• Good understanding of controlling processes (entity closing and operative financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting)

• Good knowledge of controlling tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, SAP, OneStream, Power BI)

• Experience of driving process improvements and harmonization

• Change management mindset—comfortable improving processes, building new ways of working, and driving standardization

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality

• Ability to operate in a matrix organization in international environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

What we offer   

By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally. You will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing. This position is offered on a permanent contract.

How can you apply for this role? 

You can only submit your application in English to us by using our recruitment tool. We hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by September 24th.

Questions can be directed to People and Culture representative Alena Stesnerova - alena.stesnerova[at]storaenso.com