Expert, CoE Entity Close

Wärtsilä Corporation; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Vaasa is seeking an Expert for its RTR Center of Expertise. This role involves managing SAP module closing processes, performing Record to Report activities, and leading process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, extensive knowledge of SAP, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Join us in driving innovation and sustainability in the marine and energy markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s level university education or equivalent in Financial Accounting.
• Good understanding of SAP modules.
• Minimum 3 years working experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for SAP module closing processes.
• Performing Record to Report activities globally in SAP.
• Act as a project lead in implementation of global processes.

Skills

SAP module understanding

Financial Accounting

Advanced English

Team working

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor or master’s degree in Financial Accounting

Tools

SAP

Smart Close

Job description

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Wärtsilä is an innovativetechnology company known forbeing a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim isto provide increased value to bothour customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonisedand sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä Global Business Services (WGBS) provides reliable, scalable, and standardized services to support core business operations. WGBS partners with businesses to drive continuous improvements in end-to-end processes for enhanced effectiveness, quality, efficiency, and compliance.

We are looking for an Expert to our RTR Center of Expertise Entity Close. We offer you the opportunity to work in an international and energetic environment.

The Expert CoE is a financials and end-to-end process minded person with a proactive, focused, and detailed mindset. In addition, the Expert is a fact-based challenger who support and defines ways to develop and improve processes and tools within own area of expertise.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Responsible for SAP module closing processes
• Performing Record to Report activities and processes on a global level in SAP and leading development and optimizing related processes and supporting the businesses in financial processes
• Act as a project lead in implementation of global processes and guidelines, by actively challenging any possible deviations in the process
• Execute pre-closing and closing activities globally in responsible SAP module(s)
• Monitoring of global SAP automated closing jobs (Smart Close) are proceeding according to timetable and without errors
• Actively support in pre-closing and closing activities globally in responsible SAP module(s)
• Active co-operation, communication and knowledge sharing with related end-to-end processes and internal and external stakeholders globally
• Supporting in identifying, evaluating and implementing new and innovative solutions ensuring continuous development, improvement and harmonisation in the RTR processes and tools
• Ensuring proper and updated documentation of the process flows, work splits, tasks and agreed guidelines
• Other task related to RTR requested by Line Manager

Main requirements in this role are:

• Bachelor or master’s level university education or equivalent in Financial Accounting
• Good understanding of SAP modules
• Flexibility and good team working skills
• Systematic and organised way of working, paying attention to details
• Automation and development-oriented mind-set
• Advanced English skills, other languages are considered an advantage
• Networking, network facilitation and co-creation
• Cooperation with different external and internal stakeholders
• Minimum 3 years working experience

In addition, as an ideal candidate you have:

• Knowledge and experience of SAP, FI, CO, knowledge in other modules is seen as an advantage
• Knowledge and experience of Smart Close closing tool
• Knowledge and experience of RPA and different automation tool
• Work experience from a Global business services environment

Why you and us?

You are valuated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community. Your growth is supported. We believe continuous learning and teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities, so you can develop beyond your potential. You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact and next steps

Please submit your application by 03.12.2025 through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact:
Ben Krohn
Manager, RTR CoE Entity Close
email, [e-mail]

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.