Manager, Group Control

Valmet Corporation; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet Corporation in Espoo, Finland, seeks a Manager, Group Control to take ownership of Group management-reporting and annual planning. Fixed-term maternity cover through autumn 2027, with start as soon as possible.

The role involves AI-enabled improvements and cross-country collaboration, based in Espoo, Finland. You will lead reporting processes, validate data, and partner with finance colleagues to enhance planning accuracy and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in group reporting, consolidation, controlling, or FP&A in an international setting.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, planning processes, and IFRS-based group reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group management-reporting process, including calendar, close, validation and quality controls.
• Own and coordinate the annual planning process, planning calendar, and Group-level validation.
• Manage the Group estimate submission process and govern finance master data and cost allocations.
• Collaborate to define reporting requirements for Oracle HFM and planning requirements for Anaplan; support AI-enabled forecasting.

Skills

Group reporting

IFRS consolidation

FP&A

English communication

Education

M.Sc. in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle HFM

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

# **Manager, Group Control – Lead Group Management-reporting and Planning Excellence** We are looking for a **Manager, Group Control** to take ownership of the Group’s management-reporting and annual planning processes. You will ensure timely, reliable and well-controlled reporting and planning, working closely with finance colleagues across businesses, countries and functions. You will join at a time when we are actively bringing AI and data-driven ways of working into our finance processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to make a visible impact at Group level and contribute to the development of reporting and planning. This is a fixed-term position covering maternity leave until autumn 2027, with a preferred start as soon as possible. The position is based in Espoo, Finland. ## **Your responsibilities*** Lead the Group management-reporting process, including the reporting calendar, management-reporting close, validation and quality controls.* Own and coordinatethe annual planning process, including the planning calendar, instructions, control gates, Group-level validation and closure.* Manage the Group estimate submission process and Group-level validation, and govern finance master data, including cost centre and overhead structures, hierarchies and allocation principles.* Partner with Finance Development and relevant process owners to identify and define AI-enabled improvements to reporting and planning controls, validation and reconciliation, and support their implementation.* Collaborate across functions to define reporting requirements for Oracle HFM and planning requirements for Anaplan, and ensure reporting and planning requirements are reflected in AI-enabled forecasting and analytics developments. ## **Expectations for you*** You hold an M.Sc. degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field.* You have several years of experience in group reporting, consolidation, controlling, or FP&A within an international organization.* You have a strong understanding of management reporting, planning processes, and IFRS-based group reporting.* You can effectively lead processes and collaborate with stakeholders across organizational boundaries.* You have advanced English communication skills, both written and spoken. ## **Advantageous experience:*** Oracle HFM, Anaplan, or other EPM platforms.* AI-enabled solutions for finance processes, reporting, or data validation.* Power BI or similar business intelligence tools. ## **To succeed in this role**You bring a structured and proactive approach to finance operations and enjoy taking ownership of critical processes. You are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, balancing detail-oriented execution with continuous improvement. Your analytical mindset helps you identify opportunities to strengthen reporting quality, planning accuracy, and process efficiency through automation, AI, and data-driven ways of working. We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:* Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through* Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly* Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety* Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value ## **Why join our team?**You will join a collaborative Group Control and Finance Development team and take ownership of business-critical finance processes that support decision-making across the organization. This role offers broad visibility, close collaboration with finance leadership, and the opportunity to influence how AI and data-driven approaches are embedded into finance operations. You'll work in an international environment where continuous improvement and innovation are actively encouraged. ## **Want to know more?**Ready to make an impact in Group Finance? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your application through Valmet Careers by **25 October**. We will begin reviewing applications during the application period and encourage early applications.