Hybrid Research Project Finance Controller

aalto; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competence development

Coaching and sparring

Meaningful environment

Job summary

Aalto University is seeking a Project Controller in the Financial Services unit to oversee the financial lifecycle of externally funded research projects. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and deliver financial insights to project leaders, collaborating with domestic and international partners.

The role requires a higher education degree in finance or related field and strongERP/Excel skills, with fluency in Finnish and English.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Higher education degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• Proactive and organized approach to work.
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and Excel/BI basics.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, monitoring, forecasting and reporting for a portfolio of research projects.
• Handling invoicing.
• Build clear financial insights for project leaders, improving predictability and decision-making.

Skills

Financial management

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Excel/BI basics

Clear communication

Detail orientation

Finnish and English fluency

Education

Higher education degree in finance, accounting, economics

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Aalto University is seeking a Project Controller in the Financial Services unit to oversee the financial lifecycle of externally funded research projects. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and deliver financial insights to project leaders, collaborating with domestic and international partners.

The role requires a higher education degree in finance or related field and strongERP/Excel skills, with fluency in Finnish and English.