Thesis Worker, Business Control Support

Fazer; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Fazer products

ePassi wellbeing benefits

Onsite work in Vaarala

Job summary

Fazer Confectionery Operations seeks a Thesis Worker to conduct a master’s thesis while supporting the Confectionery Operations Business Control team in product costing. This is a full-time, fixed-term position ending on 31 August 2027, located in Vaarala, Vantaa and primarily onsite.

Approximately 60% of the role is dedicated to thesis work, with the remainder focused on costing processes and related tasks. Strong Excel and BI tool knowledge, and Finnish/English fluency are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing M.Sc. in relevant field; strong analytical skills required.
• Experience in business controlling is beneficial.
• Fluent in Finnish and English; solid MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product costing activities within Confectionery Operations Business Control.
• Contribute to the master's thesis on product costing topics.
• Report to the Director, Business Control, Operations; collaborate with stakeholders across functions.
• Work onsite at Vaarala, Vantaa.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured working

Ownership & action

Stakeholder management

Communication (Finnish/English)

Education

M.Sc. studies in industrial engineering, business, accounting, finance or similar

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP ERP

Job description

We are looking for a Thesis Worker, Business Control Support, Fazer Confectionery Operations to conduct a master's thesis for Fazer Confectionery while supporting the Confectionery Operations Business Control team in a variety of controlling activities, with particular focus to product costing. This is a full-time, fixed-term position ending on 31 August 2027.

Approximately 60% of the role will be dedicated to thesis work, with the remaining time focused on supporting the Confectionery Operations Business Control team, particularly in the area of product costing process and tasks related to product costing.

The topic of your thesis will focus on product costing and may cover topics such as product costing principles, product segmentation and differentiated costing approaches, emerging product costing methodologies and their applicability in manufacturing, the use of machine learning and AI in product costing, or product costing process development and automation. The final thesis topic will be defined jointly with the selected candidate, taking into consideration their interests, competencies, and experience, as well as the potential value for Fazer.

As part of the Operations Business Control team, you will primarily support product costing activities, providing practical experience and business insights that will directly support your thesis work. This combination of academic research and hands-on business involvement offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of future product costing practices in a leading FMCG manufacturing environment.

You will report to the Director, Business Control, Operations. The position is located in Vaarala, Vantaa, and we primarily work onsite.

Compensation

The role in question is a salaried position under the collective agreement for salaried employees in the food industry. The base salary of this position is between 2400 € - 2800 € / month depending on the knowledge and professional experience of the selected candidate. In addition, we offer a range of benefits including for example discounts to Fazer products and well-being benefits such as ePassi.

You enjoy working with both people and data and are motivated by combining analytical thinking with practical problem-solving. You have strong analytical capabilities, a structured way of working, and the ability to take ownership and turn ideas into action. You are comfortable working with numbers, Excel, and business systems, and you have a keen eye for identifying inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement. You are curious, and able to draw meaningful insights from data.

You build constructive relationships and work effectively with stakeholders across different functions and backgrounds. You approach situations with professionalism, and respect, while also being able to challenge and influence others when needed. You remain solution-oriented even when faced with changing circumstances. You are self-driven and capable of navigating challenges independently. You also actively seek opportunities to develop processes and ways of working. You have a positive, can-do mindset and the determination to see things through.

You are currently pursuing M.Sc. studies in industrial engineering, business, accounting, finance or similar. Experience in business controlling is considered beneficial. You communicate fluently in Finnish and English. You have already obtained solid skills with Excel and other MS Office tools. Knowledge of Power BI and SAP ERP is considered beneficial. We also value a genuine interest in FMCG business.