Overview
Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and a key player in transforming the industry toward a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, Wärtsilians deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance our customers’ business. We are seeking a Growth-minded talent to join our team and contribute to enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services.
The role: Business Controller Assistant, 12-month fixed-term contract. This position is suitable for someone in the early FP&A or accounting stages who wants to develop in a dynamic, international finance environment.
Preferred location: Helsinki, Finland, with flexible options to consider Fareham, UK or Belgrade, Serbia. Hybrid remote work is possible.
Responsibilities
* Support month-end close, budgeting and forecasting cycles, and billing processes
* Collaborate with Business Controllers, finance teams and key stakeholders across entities and systems
* Prepare month-end journals (including labour absorption entries) and perform cost allocation across cost centres
* Create and monitor internal billing requests across multiple ERP systems
* Reconcile data across systems and upload to MDS; ensure data accuracy for financial reporting
* Create Service Agreement invoices in SAP and coordinate with internal teams to validate billing data
* Run regular financial and operational reports; update monthly reporting decks
* Prepare Excel templates and support budget data collection, consolidation, and analysis
Requirements
* Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience is a strong advantage
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Effective English communication (written and verbal)
* Comfortable working in a matrixed, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
* Eagerness to learn and adapt as business needs evolve
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Comfort with large datasets and transactional accounting data
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
* Minimum 3 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, or financial operations
Why Wärtsilä
You are valued – as your true self. Wärtsilä supports diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities. You will have growth opportunities through continuous learning and teamwork, and you’ll contribute to innovations that enable sustainable societies.
Contact & Next Steps
Please submit your application before the deadline of 14.09.2025 through our Careers portal. Applications via email will not be considered. After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email.
Last application date: 14/09/2025
Wärtsilä policy may require a security check for candidates under consideration. In Finland, occupational health checks and drug screenings may be conducted where applicable. Country-specific requirements apply for locations outside Finland.
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