- Act as a finance business partner for business unit management, project execution, sales and operations
- Support operational and strategic decision-making
- Drive financial performance of the project portfolio throughout its lifecycle
- Manage project estimates, margin development, risks and opportunities, cash flow, currency exposure and revenue recognition
- Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, forecasting and analysis at business-unit level
- Prepare clear management presentations and actionable insights
- Lead and develop the business unit project-controlling finance team
- Ensure strong capabilities, clear roles, effective collaboration and continuous development
- Ensure compliance with Valmet financial processes, IFRS principles, accounting rules, internal controls and project financial governance
- Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, management reporting and data-driven analysis
- Participate in the business unit leadership team and global Tissue BA finance leadership team

Requirements

- Master's degree in finance, business administration, industrial management or another relevant field
- Minimum 5 years of solid finance leadership experience
- Preferably experience in an international project business environment with global business partnering
- Strong understanding of project financials, including cost estimate, revenue recognition, margin analysis, cash flow, risk and opportunity management, currencies and project governance
- Proven ability to lead, coach and develop finance professionals
- Ability to operate effectively as part of a business management team
- Excellent analytical and presentation skills




- Ability to simplify complex business and financial topics into clear conclusions, recommendations and actions
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting and IFRS principles
- Experience with ERP systems, HFM, SAP, Power BI and project financial tools is considered an advantage
- Fluent English skills
- Readiness to work in an international environment with reasonable travelling and flexibility across time zones
- CV in English and desired salary required for application
- Shortlisted final candidates must complete an assessment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong finance leadership with expertise in project financials, including cost estimation, revenue recognition, and margin analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, drive financial performance, and ensure compliance with IFRS principles and internal controls.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Finance Leadership
- Project Financial Management
- IFRS Principles
- Financial Reporting
- ERP Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Cost Estimation
- Revenue Recognition
- Margin Analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- Risk Management
- Opportunity Management
- Financial Forecasting
- Data-Driven Analysis
- Financial Governance
- Project Financial Tools

Soft Skills

- Analytical Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Coaching
- Collaboration
- Simplification of Complex Topics

Certifications & Qualifications

- Master's Degree in Finance
- Master's Degree in Business Administration
- Master's Degree in Industrial Management

Industry Keywords

- International Project Business
- Global Business Partnering
- Financial Processes
- Project Controlling
- Financial Compliance

Tools & Technologies

- ERP Systems
- HFM
- SAP
- Power BI

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