Manager Business Control

We are looking for a Manager, Business Control UPM Biorefining Operations. The position is in Biorefining & Technology Business control team, and located in Helsinki or Tampere, Finland, or Leuna, Germany.Greetings from your future ManagerOur Business Controlling team is responsible for UPM Biorefining operations at our refineries in Leuna, Germany and in Lappeenranta, Finland producing renewable carbon solutions such as renewable diesel and chemicals. The operations business controller plays a crucial role by supporting refinery management in decision making through analysis, planning and guidance. Good collaboration with finance and business stakeholders is a key to succeeding in this position. This is a great opportunity to be part of a sustainable future. Tiina Läykki, Senior Manager, Business Control, UPM Biorefining OperationsWhat you will doDrive actions to optimize financial performanceDevelop and execute reporting, forecasting, and analyticsSupport refinery management in financial analysis of investment and development projectsMonitor, analyze, and report monthly costsManage budgeting, analysis, and follow-upEnsure an effective internal control and compliance environmentCollaborate extensively with finance and business stakeholders to ensure success in the above areasWho you areYou are highly motivated and see complexity and multitasking as opportunities, not threatsYou understand product costing and cost allocations and can contribute and develop the area to support business to make right decisionsYou are analytical, with a strong aspiration for development work and delivering resultsYou are self-driven and have a high level of integrityYou have proven influencing and communication skills and can operate effectively in networksYou have a university degree in a relevant field (e.g. finance or industrial management) and at least five years of relevant work experienceYou have a good understanding of finance processes and at least a basic understanding of business processes, combined with a drive to learn more about the businessYou are fluent in written and spoken English; Finnish and German are considered an assetYou have excellent skills in PowerPoint and Excel, and experience with data processing and visualization tools. Experience with ERP (S4 Hana) and OneStream is an assetThis is what we offer to youA meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative. A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working.Additional informationThe position holder will report to Tiina Läykki, Senior Manager, Business Control.For further information about the role, please contact Tiina Läykki, Senior Manager, Business Control at tiina.laykki@upm.com or tel. +358407094918.Please apply and attach your CV and cover letter by November 13, 2025. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.#LI-DNI