Business Controller

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 02/08/2026

Introduction

We are seeking a Business Controller to join our Market Area Europe and Central Asia Finance team. You will be responsible for delivering financial support and insights to business areas, functions, and markets, which involves coordinating monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities in line with corporate guidelines. Your role plays a crucial part in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and strategic alignment across the organization, which will contribute to informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and the achievement of Metso’s strategic targets and KPIs. In this position, you will report to the Administrative Managing Director.

This position is located in Espoo, Finland. We are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. 

Team you belong to

Business Controller works in Finland finance team that is responsible for the financial management of Metso Finland Oy. This entity is the biggest company in the Metso Group. 75 different countries, consisting of significant volume generated by all main Business Areas (Aggregates, Minerals, Services, Consumables). The Finnish entity is the main IP owner within the Metso group and a shareholder in most group companies. The entity also hosts IT and other global services and acts as a Principal Company in the Metso Group. In 2024, the entity’s turnover was 1,8 B€ and its headcount ~2500. Finland's finance team gets to work with the most complex cases and most demanding volumes, which makes it the most desired place to be due to constant learning opportunities and constantly evolving challenges. The work is very diverse and includes a good mix of business controlling and financial controlling.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate/participate in monthly reporting activities according to corporate guidelines
• Give financial support to selected businesses, functions, and market areas
• Drive budgeting and forecasting within your responsibility area, ensuring accurate forward-looking financial estimates
• Establish and maintain a strong network of business and finance counterparts from Business Areas, Market Areas, Global Business Services, and Corporate Functions
• Provide guidance in day-to-day finance questions to operational teams, but also participate in resolving complex system/process-related issues as needed
• Participate in process audits, control audits, hard close, and year-end audits by providing information and acting as a key contact between auditors and business
• Understand business requirements by working closely with business counterparts, manage stakeholders and their expectations, increase financial awareness in order to meet Metso's strategic targets and KPI’s

Who you are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of relevant work experience from global/international companies
• Deep understanding and knowledge of both management accounting and financial accounting
• Technical skills are a must (SAP S4/HANA, OneStream & Excel) and any reporting development skills are seen as an asset
• Hands-on & Can-do attitude + continuous improvement mindset
• Solution and development oriented with problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and networking skills
• Commitment to internal controls and ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Written and verbal communication skills in English. Finnish language skills are considered an asset.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together. 
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application. Please note that we will start interviews already during the application period, so please send your application as soon as possible.

For additional information, please contact Anssi Aho, Administrative Managing Director, MA Finance, Finland, anssi.aho@metso.com or via phone +358 50 542 2787 during the following times: 

• Friday, January 30th, between 10.00-12.00 Finnish time
• Wednesday, February 4th, between 10.00-12.00 Finnish time

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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