Senior Project Controller / Project Controller, Espoo or Tampere, Finland

Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree
Work experience: 3 years
Language skills: English, Finnish

Job Summary
Salary Period: Monthly
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Do you thrive on solving complex financial challenges, delivering insights that drive performance, and making a tangible impact on project success? Are you looking to grow your career in a purpose-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability? If so, this could be your next big opportunity.

Responsibilities

We’re seeking for 1–2 experienced experienced and ambitious finance professionals to join our Business Finance team supporting Buildings market as part of the Global Project Controlling organization.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity.

Your new role

As a Project Controller, you’ll be a key financial partner to our project delivery teams—ensuring strong financial governance, accurate project finances, and actionable insights that enhance project outcomes. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and collaborate with Senior Leaders, acting as a trusted advisor who brings clarity, control, and commercial acumen to every stage of the project lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Proactively manage the financial performance of your project portfolio, driving value through revenue recognition, risk management, working capital optimisation, and project monitoring.

• Champion financial governance by ensuring compliance with project accounting standards, internal controls, Ramboll’s policies and procedures and audit requirements.

• Responsible for Project set-up and ongoing maintenance

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Ramboll’s financial processes and systems.

• Provide financial advice to stakeholders, identifying risks and opportunities early and offering practical, data-driven solutions. This may include participation in tender reviews.

• Apply an innovative mindset to streamline and enhance financial operations.

• Support change initiatives with agility, helping teams adapt to evolving business priorities.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Project Managers, Business Controllers and senior leadership.

• Partner with our India-based support team to ensure timely and accurate project maintenance and billing.
  

Your new team

You will be part of the Business Finance team working across Finland. We collaborate across offices and time zones in a hybrid environment to work together to deliver excellence in financial project management.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a growth mindset and a collaborative spirit. You’ll be supported from day one with opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career at Ramboll. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• 3+ years related experience in Project finances

• University or Polytechnic degree in Finance or Economics (M.Sc. or B.Sc.)Experience with ERP systems to run, monitor and invoice projects, demonstrating advanced skills in applying best practices of project finances

• Proficient using Office 365, including strong excel skills and good understanding of how to use Power BI or similar

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) in Finnish and in English, interpersonal and organisation skills

• Critical thinking, strong data-driven analytical skills and a high attention to detail

• Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with stakeholders

• Track record of getting involved in (and perhaps driving) initiatives that drive improvement in your domain

• Ability to successfully lead meetings in virtual settings where most stakeholders and team members are in different locations
  

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development

• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles

• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are

• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

• Flexible working and the opportunity to work hybrid hours in most positions
  

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application online in english. Attach your CV, cover letter, and any relevant documents that highlight why you are the ideal candidate for this role, as well as your earliest possible start date. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application deadline: 11 January 2026

Please note that, due to GDPR regulations, we are unable to consider CVs or applications sent directly via email. Thank you for taking the time to apply!

For more information about the position, please contact Recruitment Consultant Julia Leppänen at +358 46 922 7672 or [email protected]. The recruitment process is carried out in cooperation with Barona. We will review applications throughout the recruitment period. During week 52, please contact [email protected]. If you have any questions.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] requests.

Have questions about this job? Contact our recruiter
Julia Leppänen
[email protected]