We're looking for a business- and development-minded finance leader to head Group Control & Finance Development. In this role, you will lead Valmet's Group-level financial controlling, reporting, planning and performance management, and drive end-to-end finance process and tool development across Valmet. You'll partner closely with Vice President Group Finance, Finance Operations, and Business Area finance to deliver accurate insights, enable better decisions, and modernize our finance landscape.
Key responsibilities
Group Control (performance & reporting)
- Lead Group actuals, rolling forecasting and annual planning processes, including CFO/CEO review materials and Group management reporting templates.
- Own Group-level P&L and Balance sheet, Other segment allocations and rules; ensure high-quality monthly consolidation support and validations including HFM end-user support.
- Define and maintain master data structures e.g., cost center and account hierarchy, and ensure clear governance for allocations and organizational splits.
Finance Development (process, tools & governance)
- Act as process lead for management reporting, forecasting and budgeting; harmonize ways of working across Business Areas and Group functions.
- Set the governance model for finance system development and the roadmap for future planning/reporting needs; steward key platforms e.g., HFM, Power BI.
- Drive initiatives such as HFM replacement, cost center/function hierarchy renewal, and strengthening function controlling and business partnering.
- Collaborate with Finance Operations (O2C, P2P, R2R and Country Finance) to ensure optimal process flows, data accuracy and financial control globally.
Leadership & collaboration
- Build a high-performing team culture with accountability, psychological safety and strong cross-functional collaboration.
- Engage senior stakeholders across Group Finance, Business Areas, and Finance Operations to land change and deliver value.
What we're looking for
- 10+ years in Group/Business controlling, FP&A, or finance operations in a global company; proven track record leading performance management and finance development initiatives.
- Strong proficiency with enterprise performance management and reporting tools.
- Transformation mindset; sets clear expectations, drives accountability, and fosters collaboration across organization.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal).
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Management or related field.
Why Valmet
Join a global leader with over 19,000 professionals and a strong, forward-looking culture where "When everything works together" is more than a motto - it's how we deliver for customers and develop our people. Expect a collaborative environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and extensive learning opportunities.
Additional information & how to apply
If this sounds like your next challenge, please submit your application by December 14, 2025 via our careers site. We review applications during the application period, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Location: Espoo, Finland
Contact for questions: Niklas Nylund, Vice President Group Finance.
For more information about this position please email niklas.nylund(at)valmet.com or call by phone +358 40 159 8200 on Monday December 8 at 13-14 EET or December 11 at 13-14 EET.
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When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries - and we serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.