Financial Controller

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our global Energy Storage Business organization in the rapidly growing renewable energy market. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly carved-out business, turning financial controlling and accounting practices from a blank slate into a successful operation.

As a Financial Controller you are accountable for operations and performance related to local processes, financial information and external financial statutory reporting. Ensuring a true and fair view of risks, rewards and financial position of the legal entity. Providing valuable company level support for businesses, high standard financial company reporting according to Wärtsilä Group Directives and Policies, as well as local accounting requirements.

The ideal location for this position is Vaasa, Finland, however we would consider suitably qualified individuals based in Helsinki or Turku.We are not considering international relocation applicants or VISA sponsorship situations for candidates in other territories at this time.

The Financial Controller is responsible for the legal entity as follows:

Ensuring correctness of company financial information

Preparing and reporting quarterly financial figures and tax notes

Continuous follow-up on local legislation changes and requirements

Collecting and preparing financial information, reports and analyses to internal and external stakeholders and authorities, e.g. local statutory reporting

Preparing statutory local adjustments and bridge calculations

Providing and presenting Financial Review material to the company Board of Directors Meeting

Co-ordinating external auditing, internal auditing and internal control reporting of the company, as well as remediation of relevant internal controls

Supporting and participating in development and optimizing of projects which require financial competence and support, in cooperation with global process owners and other stakeholders

Supporting and advising the businesses in financial processes related to statutory, tax and company compliance

High performance culture in accordance with Wärtsilä and strategy, vision, mission and values

Responsible for local Sub-Group or/and Tax Group or/and branch reporting (if applicable)

Preparing and maintaining local Delegation of Authority (DoA) documentation. Managing system authorisations, Power of Attorneys, Letter of Authorities e.g. for local banks

Approving items according to company Delegation of Authority

Reporting (mandatory) financial statistics to local authorities

Tax related compliance (Income tax, value added tax)

Co-ordinating property related insurance matters and insurance claims together with Group Risk Management and Businesses

Co-ordinating with regional accountants in other countries within own area

🏢Company secretarial tasks

Accounting tasks related to sales and purchase invoices

Involvement in possible changes in the company legal structures (mergers, acquisitions, liquidations)

What skills and competencies must you hold to be considered?

• Subject matter expertise on Financial Statutory Accounting
• Wartsila accounting and IFRS knowledge (both international and local)
• Local accounting & tax laws and principles
• Auditing (both external and internal) knowledge
• Internal Control knowledge
• Analysing skills
• Corporate Governance and Code of Conduct
• SAP and other relevant reporting tools
• Strong leadership, networking, communication skills
• Problem solving & service excellence skills
• Fluent in English
• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Team working, Relationship building
• Cooperation with different external and internal stakeholders
• Cultural sensitivity

What qualifications / experience will the successful candidate be required to evidence?

• Bachelor or Masters level university education or equivalent
• 10 years of experience in Finance for the related process / function of the position
• Subject matter expertise on financial statutory accounting, company compliance and/or taxation.

Note the business is preparing to carve our from Wartsila to its own JV entity from October 1st 2026. The new business will have approximately 500 employees and candidate should be aware this is NOT a position within the group Wartsila entity and the department will be run extremely lean in its early stages.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Talent Partner, Jason Crouch via email at jason.crouch@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions).