Internal Controls System Specialist Nordics

Sulzer; Kotka; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cultural, fitness, and wellness perks

Supported lunches

Extensive occupational health care

Motivating bonus system

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an IC Specialist to establish an effective Internal Control System (ICS) across Nordic companies and safeguard assets while ensuring high-quality financial reporting. You will collaborate with the Group Internal Control function, finance teams, and auditors in an international environment.

Based primarily in Finland, the role offers flexibility for other locations for the right candidate, with a monthly salary in the 3,900–4,600 EUR range determined by skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and strong analytical mindset.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Internal Controls, Audit, Finance or Risk Management.
• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office; Tagetik and Qlik Sense are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Internal Control System (ICS) for Nordic companies per group guidelines.
• Ensure Segregation of Duties (SoD) with review of critical ERP authorizations.
• Conduct internal controls and audits including process analyses and documentation.
• Identify financial risks and track corrective measures.
• Train finance teams on IC standards and compliance requirements.
• Prepare reports, audit follow-ups, and management updates.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.

Skills

English fluency

Experience in Internal Controls/Audit/

Collaboration skills

Education

Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Tagetik

Qlik Sense

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Want to make a real impact on how risks are managed and how financial performance is reported? As an IC Specialist, you will work across the organization to identify risks, strengthen internal controls, and drive improvements that safeguard our assets and ensure high-quality financial reporting.

In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and developing an effective Internal Control System (ICS) in an international environment. You will work closely with the Group Internal Control function, finance teams and internal and external auditors, ensuring that processes, controls, and compliance requirements are implemented correctly across the group.

This position is primarily based in Finland. However, for the right candidate, other group locations may be considered. The salary for this position ranges between 3900 – 4600 EUR/month. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s skills and experience.

What you’ll do:

• Developing Internal Control System (ICS) for all Nordic companies according to the group guidelines
• Ensuring Segregation of Duties (SoD), including review and monitoring of critical authorizations in ERP systems
• Conducting internal controls and audits (reviews, sampling, process analyses, documentation audits)
• Identifying financial risks and deriving and tracking appropriate measures
• Training and consulting finance teams on IC standards, compliance requirements and process quality
• Preparing reports, audit follow-ups, and management updates
• Liaising with internal and external auditors

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Internal Controls, Audit, Finance or Risk Management.
• Experience in an industrial sector or manufacturing is preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); Tagetik and Qlik Sense are a plus.
• Fluency in English.

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing risk with business growth. Collaboration comes naturally to you – you build strong relationships across teams and are comfortable influencing stakeholders. If you’re passionate about continuous improvement and have a knack for spotting trends and opportunities, you’ll fit right in.

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering, with two centuries of experience developing innovative products and services that drive sustainable progress — and help our customers build a better world. We provide a secure work environment and quality tools to support your success. Welcome to Sulzer!

What we offer you

What we can offer you:

• Diverse tasks and varied workdays
• Safe working environment
• Skilled and supportive colleagues
• Comprehensive employee benefits: Enjoy our cultural, fitness, and wellness perks, supported lunches, extensive occupational health care, and a motivating bonus system.
• Training and development opportunities

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.