Overview
Karjalan Paperi Oy, a converting contractor for the paper industry, is looking for a Financial Controller for a full-time, permanent position in Lappeenranta, Finland. In this role, you’ll lead accounting processes, drive financial analysis, and bridge communication between our company and parent organization to enhance strategic decision-making. We offer an exciting role in an international environment with significant opportunities for growth and expanded responsibilities.
We are looking for someone with accounting experience who is eager to grow in a new role, handling and overseeing financial tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance in reporting. The ideal candidate should have an interest to analyze financial data, provide insights, and support decision-making processes through financial analysis. We need a professional who can facilitate clear and effective communication between different parts of the organization, ensuring alignment and collaboration on financial matters.
Qualifications:
– 5+ Years of overall experience in accounting roles, preferably with experience from a manufacturing company. Experience from an audit firm is considered an advantage.
– Bachelors degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance, Economics, or any relevant field.
– Fluent in Finnish and English, both verbal and written.
– Hands on team player, with analytical skills, abilities to handle complexity, provide sales and management with information, and handle a dynamic and changing environment.
– Experience with Netvisor and Honeywell Optivision is preferred but not required.
Key responsibilities:
– Overall responsibility for the accounting and accounting related processes and payments as well as being partly involved in entering accounting transactions (daily general accounting entries performed by external accounting firm).
– Monthly book closings, reconciliation of accounts and reporting to parent company for group consolidation purposes as well as for other purposes.
– Perform financial analysis based on demand from local and group management
– Further develop financial controls, financial analysis and reporting to management for decision making.
– Be a key part of developing financial processes & IT solutions to enhance operating business decisions.
– Serve as the primary bridge between the company and the parent organization, facilitating clear communication and alignment on all finance and reporting related matters.
– Involvement in budget/forecast processes & inventory control.
– Responsible for interactions with auditors and for preparing for the audits.
– Managing tax issues in dialogue with external and group internal tax experts as needed.
What do we offer you?
Our people are our most important asset, which is why we invest in their well-being, cooperation, and professional growth. We foster a welcoming atmosphere with open interaction and personal connections, ensuring everyone feels supported and valued. Our commitment to safety, responsibility, and quality means everyone goes home safe and sound. We also offer sport and culture benefits to enhance our employees’ welfare. Join our friendly, cheerful team and grow with us as part of an international group.
About Karjalan Paperi Oy
Karjalan Paperi, founded in 1997 and located in Lappeenranta, South-East Finland, operates as a converting contractor for the paper industry. In addition to our core converting services, we engage in the sale and purchase of paper and cardboard and provide comprehensive warehousing solutions. Today, Karjalan Paperi employs a team of 30 skilled professionals across sales, sales coordination, production, and warehouse roles. We are part of Ekman Group, a global sales and marketing organization that strategically aligns buyers and sellers of forest products around the world. https://karjalanpaperi.fi/
About Ekman Group
Ekman is a global sales and marketing organization strategically aligning buyers and sellers of forest products around the world. We make international trade easy and profitable for partners in more than 100 countries. With global presence and local excellence, we add value throughout the business process by offering competitive purchasing, strong financial solutions and efficient logistics. Ekman has more than 300 employees in 40 offices worldwide and handles around 4 million tons of forest products every year. https://www.ekmangroup.com/
Did we get you inspired?
Please submit your application by 23.02.2025. The recruitment process is carried out in collaboration with Adecco Finland Oy. Any questions regarding the position or recruitment process will be gladly answered by Adecco’s Recruitment Consultant Emmi Heikkinen, emmi.heikkinen@adecco.fi, 040 649 5225.
Thank you for your application!
Source: Job Market Finland’s customer information system
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