Process Owner, Purchase-to-pay

Metsä Group; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive occupational health care

Extensive training and development

Culture and sports benefits

Job summary

Metsä Group is seeking a Process Owner, Purchase-to-Pay in Espoo (Finland) or Gdansk. You will own and develop the end-to-end P2P process in finance, aligning with Procurement and Group objectives. Lead system changes for Medius, Basware and SAP, guiding priorities and implementation with project teams.

The role emphasizes process ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in an international environment. Fluency in English is required; Finnish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end understanding of AP and P2P processes and interdependencies.
• Experience as finance process owner or manager for accounts payable or related finance functions is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead process ownership in system development or transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process in finance and govern with Procurement.
• Define vision, target state, roadmap, controls and performance expectations.
• Drive process-related system changes, testing and continuous improvement.
• Act as trusted expert and sparring partner for stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

End-to-end P2P understanding

Finance process ownership

ERP proficiency

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Medius

Basware

SAP

Job description

Group Services Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

Metsä Group is looking for a Process Owner, Purchase-to-pay to join our Accounting Service team in Espoo or Gdansk.

What is the job that awaits you?

In this role, you will own and actively develop the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process on the finance side and share accountability for the overall Purchase-to-Pay process with Procurement. You will ensure that the process is efficient, standardized, well controlled and aligned with organizational and Group-level objectives. A key focus will be the development of our two purchase invoice solutions, Medius and Basware, and the related ways of working. As Process Owner, you will be the leading subject matter expert and a trusted partner for all stakeholders on Purchase-to-Pay matters in finance. You will translate business needs into clear development priorities and requirements, define the target state and guide implementation together with project team. The role does not include day-to-day operational execution but supports operations by advising and guiding local key users and end users in problem situations. However, you will take an active role in process disruptions and system-related issues, ensure root causes are identified, and drive corrective actions with the relevant stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Own and develop the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process on the finance side and jointly govern the overall Purchase-to-Pay process with Procurement. Covering also related systems.
• Define the process vision, target state, roadmap, priorities, controls and performance expectations.
• Support group level or cross-functional development and transformation initiatives within own process area.
• Coordinate process-related system changes and testing within own process area.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Challenge current ways of working and turn improvement ideas into scalable process and system solutions.
• Act as a trusted expert and sparring partner across the organization.

What are we expecting of you?

To succeed in this role, you bring a solid background in finance processes and a strong understanding of how end-to-end processes and their interdependencies work in a corporate or group environment.

• Strong and solid end-to-end understanding of Accounts Payable and Purchase-to-Pay processes, their controls and their interdependencies with Procurement, accounting and reporting.
• Prior work experience acting as finance process owner or manager for accounts payable or other finance functions is seen as advantage.
• A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in process ownership, process leadership or a comparable senior finance development role in system development projects, transformation initiatives or in complex cross-functional projects.
• Excellent finance systems and ERP capabilities.
• Experience with Medius, Basware and SAP is considered an advantage.
• Curiosity and the courage to challenge established practices, identify improvement opportunities and propose new approaches.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, while having ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• You have sense of responsibility.
• Communicate fluently in written and spoken English. Finnish is considered an advantage.

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

An international growth business – build a successful career. Group Services aim to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges. Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive occupational health care.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Culture and sports benefits.

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden. Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview. Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview. Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment. https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/

For more information about the position, please contact SVP, Group Finance Antti Kiljunen. You can reach Antti by phone on [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

The application will be open until 10.9.2026.

We wish you the best of luck!

Metsä Group Career in the new era means regenerative work – we want to pass on a healthier planet to future generations. As a major player, Metsä Group enables change. We need to challenge our thinking, learn new things and work together with an open mind. Regenerative forestry and sustainable business create a range of opportunities for professionals of various fields. With us, everyone can be just the way they are. Everyone is given opportunities and space to grow, develop and flourish in their career. Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group! Anonymous recruitment is Metsä Group's main recruitment method. Whether the application is anonymous is indicated in the job advertisement. See in the video what Viivi, Matti, Claudia and Pekka tell about their work at Metsä Group.