Area Finance Manager, North America

Ponsse is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines. We are focusing on succeeding with our customers and oriented to people. We want to be the preferred partner for responsible forestry and to reach that we combine great people working together with high tech machinery and cutting-edge digital technologies.

Ponsse is looking for an experienced and business-oriented Area Finance Manager to join our Group Finance team and play a key role in supporting the success of our North America operations. As part of Ponsse’s global Finance organization, you will play a key role in leading and developing financial operations across the North America business. Working closely with colleagues around the world, you will help drive financial excellence, support business growth, and contribute to the ongoing development of Ponsse’s global finance function.

In this role, you will be a member of the Global Finance Team, providing financial leadership, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency, and partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision‑making and long‑term success.

You are responsible for ensuring compliant financial accounting, tax management, financial reporting, ESG reporting, and related audit processes across the North America business. You lead and develop the local Finance team in the USA, ensuring the right capabilities, resources, and organizational structure are in place in close collaboration with the Global Finance Team. In this role, you drive the implementation of finance strategic priorities and ensure consistent adoption of global finance processes, policies, and tools throughout the local USA organization.

In partnership with Group Treasury, you ensure efficient payment transactions, liquidity management, and trade financing activities across the North America business. You are accountable for the effective execution and continuous development of the Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) and Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) processes. You also lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities, delivering financial insights that support strategic planning and business success in North America.

Furthermore, you act as a strategic business partner to the North America organization and serve as a member of the North America Management Team, providing financial leadership and ensuring effective support for business operations, decision‑making, and long‑term growth.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting within an international business environment, including leadership responsibilities.

Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with the business and contribute to the success of the USA organization.

Deep knowledge of financial management practices, including financial accounting, business finance, treasury operations, and financial services in a global environment.

Proven expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, supported by strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Solid understanding of U.S. financial regulations, accounting standards, tax requirements, and compliance obligations.

Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning and develop financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building, developing, and leading high‑performing teams.

Fluent in business English; proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset.

As a leader, you have the ability to inspire, develop, and guide teams while building strong partnerships across functions and with…