Manager, Financial Reporting and Master Data

Valmet; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology provider in Vantaa, Finland, is looking for a Manager in Financial Reporting & Master Data. In this role, you will lead the Financial Reporting team, ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree in Finance, proven leadership experience, and expertise in financial systems. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Learning opportunities

Healthy workplace environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in finance roles.
• Strong background in managing finance processes and tools.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop Financial Reporting processes.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Identify gaps and lead change management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Process Development

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Master's Degree in Finance or equivalent

Tools

HFM

SAP

Job description

Overview

We have an Exciting Manager Role in Financial Reporting & Master Data at Valmet!

Valmet Operational Finance is expanding globally and now looking for an enthusiastic and energetic finance professional to take a manager role in the area of Financial Reporting and Master Data. Valmet Operational Finance is a center of excellence with over 200 dedicated colleagues around the world. We are responsible for Valmet's operative accounting and invest heavily in process harmonization and software automation. We are ambitious and passionate about developing both our processes and team competencies.

#wevalueteamwork

We are now looking for an inspiring and motivating leader for our Financial Reporting team. You thrive under pressure, can identify critical topics, and foster a positive and productive working atmosphere. You are persistent, solution-oriented, and eager to drive change and continuous improvement.

The Financial Reporting team leads process and system improvements within Valmet's Record-to-Report area. The team is responsible for transferring and reconciling financial data from accounting systems to the reporting layer and delivering Valmet's financial data to Valmet group systems. In addition to monthly reporting tasks, the team ensures financial data quality by providing expertise in accounting and reporting to business partners and the Global Finance Organization. The team also manages key financial structures and master data.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop Financial Reporting processes, ensuring workflow efficiency, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage financial master data, integrations, and related processes.
• Process owner and executor for assigned process areas including process workflow, quality, compliance and process development
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, ensuring short- and long-term expertise.
• Provide coaching and feedback to support effective team performance
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of Valmet's financials.
• Identify gaps and requirements in solutions and lead change management.
• Advise stakeholders on accounting and reporting matters.
• Collaborate closely with Business and Group Finance, building strong networks across the organization.
• Drive development aligned with industry trends and lead change initiatives.

To succeed this role, you will need:

• Master's Degree in Finance or equivalent
• Proven leadership experience (5+ years) in finance roles
• Strong background in developing and managing finance processes, tools, and organizations—preferably in a publicly listed international company
• Deep expertise in finance systems (HFM, SAP, LN are a plus)
• Excellent presentation, communication and networking skills
• Experience in business transformation and transitions is an advantage
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus.
• Ability to perform under pressure, identify priorities, and maintain team motivation
• Experience in coaching and developing team competencies
• Hands-on leadership style with a proactive approach to cross-functional collaboration
• Willingness to travel

We offer

We offer you the opportunity to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact in a global organization. You'll be part of a team of experts who value collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.

In addition, we offer you a good package of compensation and benefits, and a wide variety of different learning opportunities. Welcome to do meaningful work in a community that has its eyes set forward!

Additional information

If you are interested in taking the next step on your career path send your application by 10th October via the link provided. For more information about this position please contact Ilkka Nuutila, Directory, Finance Record to Report [phone] or by email [e-mail].

We review applications during the application period, and we invite candidates to an interview. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

In our recruitment process we use a variety of selection methods, e.g. video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews.

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.