Business Controller

Patria Oyj; Tampere; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Occupational health program

Free time accident insurance

Job summary

Patria Oyj is seeking a Business-oriented Business Controller in Tampere to support the Defence and Weapon Systems area. You will partner with leadership, deliver forward-looking insights, and drive reliable financial governance across a growing business.

You will work closely with management and operations, translating financial data into strategic actions, while developing processes and contributing to ERP initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business controlling or similar senior finance roles.
• Independent, analytical, and structured working style.
• Strong business acumen with ability to partner with operational teams.
• Development-oriented mindset for improving processes and systems.
• Excellent communication in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial partner to business leadership and decision-making.
• Provide proactive analysis on performance, risks, opportunities and drivers.
• Communicate financial insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Lead monthly performance reporting and forecasting tasks.
• Contribute to ERP program and integrated planning & reporting initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured working

Business acumen

Communication skills

Change readiness

Education

SAP S/4HANA familiarity

Job description

Patria is a workplace where you build common security. At Patria, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, sea and air, expertise is vital. Quality is in people – in each and every one of us. You make the difference.

Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Protected Mobility, Defence and Weapon Systems and Sustainment Solutions business areas, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical functions on land, sea and air – when if is not an option. Patria’s operating countries include Finland, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Japan. Read more www.patriagroup.com.

Defence and Weapon Systems is responsible for, among other things, the sales, offering, and delivery of weapon systems, air surveillance-related products, and drones.

We are looking for a

Business-oriented Business Controller

to support the growth and performance of our Defence and Weapon Systems Business Area.

In this role, you will act as a key financial partner to Defence and Weapon System’s rapidly growing business, ensuring strong financial governance, forward-looking insights, and high-quality decision support. You will work closely with management and operational teams, requiring excellent communication skills, analytical capability, and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business impact.

Preferred location: Tampere

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Decision Support:

• Act as a trusted financial partner to business leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision-making
• Provide proactive analysis on financial performance, risks, opportunities, and business drivers
• Communicate financial insights clearly to various stakeholders

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting:

• Monthly performance reporting and forecasting tasks for your area of responsibility
• Drive accuracy and timeliness in financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business strategy and corporate requirements.

Development & Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to finance process and IT development initiatives, such as our ERP program and the development of integrated financial planning and reporting solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, adoption of AI, and ways of working within the Business Control team to enhance efficiency, transparency, and decision-support capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business controlling, financial planning, or similar senior finance roles
• Independent, analytical, and structured working style
• Strong business acumen with experience in partnering with operational and commercial teams
• Development-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Solid understanding of ERP systems (SAP S/4 is considered an advantage), cost accounting, and manufacturing-related finance
• Excellent communication skills in Finnish and English
• Being comfortable with change is a major asset. Our company is working on an ERP program and our business is growing and diversifying, This means that areas of responsibility will be adjusted between Business Control team members from time to time.

We offer you

You have a chance for a long and versatile career with Patria’s unique products and services. In this position, you will have a great opportunity to impact Patria’s international growth and be part of steering our way into the future.

We offer you personnel benefits, such as an annual performance bonus and vast employment benefits. We have a comprehensive occupational health, which includes e.g. specialists. We also offer free time accident insurance.

For more information about the position, please contact Marja Salminen, [e-mail]. We will process your information confidentially. A security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Why work with us?

1. Securing society: We are proud to advance national and international security. It requires a responsible attitude and excellence that guarantees reliability in all conditions.

2. You have an impact: At Patria, you have an impact in the content of your work, career development, your clients’ and the whole company's success. You can be as good as you can ever be.

3. Focus on the essential: Do what you love and see the results of your work. You are crucial to us. We want you to be well and live a full life.

4. A great bunch of people: We work in innovative and energetic teams where smiling is allowed. We believe that the best results are achieved in a good atmosphere.