Project Controller

Are you an experienced Project Controller who wants to work in a truly global role?We are looking for a proactive and business-minded Project Controller to join our Packaging and Paper Finance team in Finland. You will have an important role in both supporting and challenging project management in complex international projects. Monthly reporting routines will keep your feet on the ground, but the varying project challenges should have you reaching for the sky. Your main stakeholders are project managers, unit management, business unit and our finance teams globally.As Project Controller you will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial data and reports, but your real added value comes from transforming numbers into justified analysis and questions, helping management on their way to better project margins. In addition to project work you will support unit management with various financial analysis needs.To Be Successful In This Position, You Will NeedBachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, business administration or industrial management.Experience in controlling tasks and understanding of project financials. Experience in managing a Technology Unit’s income statement is highly appreciated.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts.Proficiency in English. Finnish is considered an asset, and any other language skills are likely to be of use as we have projects around the world.Proficiency in financial software and data analysis tools such as PowerBI, and advanced Excel skills. Previous experience from Infor LN, DW and HFM is appreciated.Our ideal candidate has a positive can-do attitude with a development mindset to take things forward. You are a true people person who enjoys teamwork, networking, and lively discussions, and even thrives on the occasional resistance. However, at month end you become a detail-oriented number cruncher who needs no company. You should have your priorities straight and know when to say no, as there will be a queue of people waiting to have a piece of your wisdom. Even though you have a great team to help and back you up, you need to be an independent decision maker and a creative problem solver.We OfferWe offer an exciting position in a truly international environment. You get to be part of a professional finance team that takes the time to support each other and have fun together. This job will keep you on a learning path for a long time.Additional InformationTo be included in the recruiting process, please complete our on-line application form and send your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than November 10th, 2025. Note that we will proceed with interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, already before the end of the application period.We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.Do you want to know more?For further information about the position, please contact Helena Mustajärvi, Director Finance, Packaging and Paper Machines BU by phone +358 50 4684 080 in the following times: Friday October 31st at 13-15 or Tuesday November 4th at 9-10.For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska, Recruiterwiktoria.miedzinska@valmet.comNext StepsYour profile will be reviewed during November.If shortlisted, you will be invited to a preliminary online video interview.This will be followed by an initial interview with the hiring manager and possible online assessment.Finalists will be invited for a concluding interview.Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 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. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.