Business Controller, Operations

Peikko Group; Lahti; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Peikko Group seeks an experienced Operations Business Controller to strengthen financial management and operational performance across the manufacturing network in Lahti, Finland. You will partner with Group Operations and management to drive reporting, costing, benchmarking, and performance improvement in a collaborative, international setting.

Hybrid work model with 3 office days per week, plus health and wellness benefits and an annual bonus program.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in business controlling, operations controlling, or manufacturing finance.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations, costing, and performance management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, business‑oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and AI tools.
• Strong collaboration and communication in an international environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a financial business partner to Group Operations and manufacturing management.
• Provide analysis and decision support on operational performance, profitability, working capital, planning, and investments.
• Develop and harmonize operations controlling, reporting, costing methodologies, and performance management practices across manufacturing units.
• Drive benchmarking between production units to identify improvement opportunities and promote best practices.
• Coordinate operations controlling activities and foster collaboration within the manufacturing business controller network.
• Contribute to Group Business Control priorities and cross-functional initiatives that improve manufacturing performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

AI skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

N/A

Job description

We are now looking for an experienced Operations Business Controller to join our Group Business Control team in Lahti, Finland. In this role, you will strengthen the financial management and operational performance of Peikko’s manufacturing network by improving transparency, supporting fact-based decision‑making, and promoting consistent controlling practices across production units. You’ll work closely with Group Operations, manufacturing management, and the business controller network to develop reporting, costing, benchmarking, and performance management practices in a collaborative, international environment. You will report to the Director, Group Business Control.

Location: Lahti, Finland (or other Peikko Manufacturing location, Hybrid: 3 office days/week)

Position type: Full time

What you'll be responsible for

• Act as a financial business partner to Group Operations and manufacturing management
• Provide analysis and decision support on operational performance, profitability, working capital, planning, and investments
• Develop and harmonize operations controlling, reporting, costing methodologies, and performance management practices across manufacturing units
• Drive benchmarking between production units to identify improvement opportunities and promote best practices
• Coordinate operations controlling activities and foster collaboration within the manufacturing business controller network
• Contribute to Group Business Control priorities and cross-functional initiatives that improve manufacturing performance

What we need from you

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Relevant experience in business controlling, operations controlling, or manufacturing finance
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations, costing, and performance management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, business‑oriented approach
• Advanced Excel, Power BI and AI skills
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in an international environment
• Good written and spoken English

At Peikko, we create the future of construction. Working in a culture built on trust, respect, and safety, you'll have the freedom to contribute, take initiative, and make a difference. Together, we deliver solutions that help shape skylines and communities worldwide.

You’ll benefit from our hybrid work model, local health and wellness benefits, and annual bonus program.

We use technology, including AI tools, to support recruitment. However, every application is reviewed fairly, and all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre‑employment health assessment and drug screening.