Financial Controller

Wärtsilä Corporation; Rubbestadneset; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Norway is seeking a Financial Controller, ST&CC, to lead statutory accounting, tax and company compliance for the local entity. The role partners with Wärtsilä Global Business Services and other functions to identify financial opportunities and risks.

The position is based in Rubbestadneset with a hybrid work option and requires strong IFRS knowledge and experience in statutory reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of statutory financial accounting.
• Experience with statutory reporting and company compliance.
• Knowledge of IFRS and local accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage accuracy of the legal entity’s financial position per local law and Wärtsilä guidelines.
• Ensure high-quality statutory financial reporting and a true and fair view of financial position, risks and performance.
• Prepare local statutory adjustments, bridge calculations, financial reports and analyses.
• Coordinate external and internal audits and remediation of control findings.
• Support tax compliance activities with the Tax Centre of Excellence, including risk reporting and audits.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Statutory accounting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

SAP

Financial reporting tools

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Equivalent qualification

Tools

HFM

Job description

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Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonisedand sustainable future.By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are always on the lookout for talent with a growth mindset. Are you the one?

We are looking for a Financial Controller, Statutory, Tax & Company Compliance (ST&CC) to take responsibility for statutory accounting, tax and company compliance activities for the assigned legal entity.

The preferred location for this position is Norway, Rubbestadneset with the option of hybrid work.

In this role, you will be a financially minded partner who works closely with stakeholders within Wärtsilä Global Business Services (WGBS), the ST&CC organisation and other internal and external functions. You will proactively identify financial opportunities and risks, challenge existing practices based on facts, and help define meaningful financial and operational performance indicators.

The ST&CC function provides statutory finance services for Wärtsilä legal entities and acts as a key contact point for local financial matters.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Financial Controller, ST&CC, your work will include:

• Managing and ensuring the accuracy of the legal entity’s financial position in accordance with local legislation, Wärtsilä accounting principles, directives, policies and guidelines
• Ensuring high-quality statutory financial reporting and a true and fair view of the legal entity’s financial position, risks and performance
• Preparing local statutory adjustments, bridge calculations, financial reports and analyses
• Preparing and reporting relevant quarterly and tax notes in HFM
• Monitoring changes in local accounting, statutory and tax legislation
• Coordinating local statutory reporting and mandatory financial statistics for authorities
• Preparing and presenting financial review materials to the company’s Board of Directors
• Coordinating external and internal audits, internal control reporting and the remediation of relevant internal control findings
• Supporting tax compliance activities in cooperation with the Tax Centre of Excellence, including calculations, reclaim processes, risk reporting, audits and litigation matters
• Maintaining local Delegation of Authority documentation, system authorisations, Powers of Attorney and Letters of Authority
• Supporting local subgroup, tax group and branch reporting, where applicable
• Advising the business on statutory accounting, tax and company compliance matters
• Supporting ST&CC and WGBS development projects in cooperation with global process owners and other stakeholders
• Contributing to legal entity structure changes, including mergers, acquisitions and liquidations, where applicable
• Coordinating property-related insurance matters and claims together with Group Risk Management and the businesses
• Undertaking company secretarial responsibilities and participating in the Company Management Team, where applicable

Requirements for the position

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• Strong knowledge of statutory financial accounting
• Knowledge of IFRS and local accounting principles
• Good understanding of local accounting and tax legislation
• Experience with statutory reporting and company compliance
• Knowledge of external and internal auditing
• Understanding of internal controls, corporate governance and the Code of Conduct
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret financial information and communicate key figures, risks and KPIs to different stakeholders
• Strong networking, influencing and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, service-oriented and solution-focused mindset
• Ability to cooperate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in an international environment
• Fluent written and spoken English and Norwegian
• Experience with SAP and other relevant financial reporting tools
• Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, statutory accounting, taxation or company compliance
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas:
• Financial statutory accounting
• Company compliance
• Taxation

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

• Bachelor or Master’s level university education or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in Finance for the related process / function of the position
• Subject matter expertise on financial statutory accounting, company compliance and/or taxation.

Why you and us?

You are valued as your true self. At Wärtsilä, YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning and teamwork. The Wärtsilä community has your back when it comes to development opportunities, so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, Wärtsilians put their hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com .