Head of Finance

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We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

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We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Huhtamaki currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Finance to lead the financial, operational, and governance framework of Huhtamaki AG's Principal Company operating model. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile transformation, driving profitability, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across a global network.

The Head of Finance, Huhtamaki AG, is responsible for the end-to-end design, governance, and performance of the Principal Company (buy–sell) operating model. The successful candidate will drive scalable, compliant, and profitable operations across regions, integrating Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, and Systems to drive operational excellence and profitability.

This role is preferably based in Zug, Switzerland or Espoo, Finland
, and includes occasional travel to the UAE
.

• Support the global project team in the implementation of the Principal Company operating model, leading change management activities across business units and key stakeholder groups.
• Lead weekly S&OP and inventory planning processes across regions, fostering effective governance, alignment, and collaboration throughout the supply chain network.
• Design and implement supply chain and warehousing solutions that support business growth while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including EUDR and EPR.
• Monitor end-to-end supply chain profitability and provide leadership for Customer Service operations within Huhtamaki AG.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities, while developing and enhancing management information systems that support the operating model.
• Ensure robust VAT compliance, balance sheet integrity, and hedging processes, while managing statutory, IFRS, and management reporting requirements.
• Lead transfer pricing and credit insurance activities, delivering profitability insights, business case evaluations, and financial performance analysis.
• Own customer and supplier onboarding processes, while driving ERP development initiatives and continuous process improvement.
• Act as a key partner to IT, Global Tax, and Global Treasury teams, supporting system governance, incident management, and process optimization.
• Define and develop the operating model footprint, leading business onboarding activities and supporting cross-regional strategic initiatives.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls and compliance frameworks, partnering with Treasury and Insurance teams to effectively manage business risks.

• Extensive finance leadership experience spanning accounting, financial reporting, business performance, and profitability management.
• A proactive, forward-thinking, and collaborative approach, coupled with the energy and resilience to drive change in a complex global environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships…