Financial Controller

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Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834.

Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our global Energy Storage Business organization in the rapidly growing renewable energy market. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly carved-out business, turning financial controlling and accounting practices from a blank slate into a successful operation. As a Financial Controller you are accountable for operations and performance related to local processes, financial information and external financial statutory reporting.

Ensuring a true and fair view of risks, rewards and financial position of the legal entity. Providing valuable company level support for businesses, high standard financial company reporting according to Wärtsilä Group Directives and Policies, as well as local accounting requirements.

• Ensuring correctness of company financial information
• Preparing and reporting quarterly financial figures and tax notes
• Continuous follow-up on local legislation changes and requirements
• Collecting and preparing financial information, reports and analyses to internal and external stakeholders and authorities, e.g. local statutory reporting
• Preparing statutory local adjustments and bridge calculations
• Providing and presenting Financial Review material to the company Board of Directors meeting
• Co-ordinating external auditing, internal auditing and internal control reporting of the company, as well as remediation of relevant internal controls
• Supporting and participating in development and optimizing of projects which require financial competence and support, in cooperation with global process owners and other stakeholders
• Supporting and advising the businesses in financial processes related to statutory, tax and company compliance
• High performance culture in accordance with Wärtsilä and strategy, vision, mission and values
• Responsible for local Sub-Group or/and Tax Group or/and branch reporting (if applicable)
• Preparing and maintaining local Delegation of Authority (DoA) documentation. Managing system authorisations, Power of Attorneys, Letter of Authorities e.g. for local banks
• Approving items according to company Delegation of Authority
• Reporting (mandatory) financial statistics to local authorities
• Tax related compliance (Income tax, value added tax)
• Co-ordinating property related insurance matters and insurance claims together with Group Risk Management and Businesses
• Co-ordinating with regional accountants in other countries within own area
• Company secretarial tasks
• Accounting tasks related to sales- and purchase invoices
• Involvement in possible changes in the company legal structures (mergers, acquisitions, liquidations)

• SAP and other relevant reporting tools
• Strong leadership, networking, communication skills
• Problem solving & service excellence skills
• Fluent in English
• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Team working, Relationship building
• Cooperation…