Global Operations Controller & Business Excellence Lead

Hiab; Raisio; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiab is seeking a senior finance professional to lead group-wide process improvements within operations controlling and supply chain finance. You will design, lead and implement initiatives with global process owners and deliver robust KPI tracking and post-investment reviews.

Based in Helsinki with flexibility for candidates near Raisio, Stargard, Zaragoza or Dundalk, you’ll partner with EVP Business Excellence and factory leaders to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics or related field is required.
• 10+ years in a global environment with manufacturing/operations finance focus.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, virtual teams and influence stakeholders.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define, harmonise and develop global management accounting processes for equipment supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Act as finance business partner for EVP Business Excellence.
• Establish a unified set of operational and financial KPIs across units.
• Deliver consolidated insights to group management and business areas.
• Coach management teams to deepen understanding of metrics and levers.
• Drive harmonisation of finance processes across Hiab locations.
• Ensure follow-up, tracking metrics and post-investment reviews for projects.
• Represent finance in location assessments and major capex initiatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Presentation skills

Influencing & networking

Education

Master’s level degree in Business/Economics or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

SAP

EPM applications

OneStream

Job description

Hiab is seeking a senior finance professional to lead group-wide process improvements within operations controlling and supply chain finance. You will design, lead and implement initiatives with global process owners and deliver robust KPI tracking and post-investment reviews.

Based in Helsinki with flexibility for candidates near Raisio, Stargard, Zaragoza or Dundalk, you’ll partner with EVP Business Excellence and factory leaders to translate financial data into actionable insights.