Business Controller
Ponsse Oyj · Kuopio
Hybridsenior💰 ~4,050–4,950 EUR est.Finance · ManufacturingPosted 06/11/2026, 02:00
Skills
business controllingfinancial planningperformance analysisreportinganaplanPower BIexcelstakeholder management
Job Description
Ponsse on maailman suurimpia tavaralajimenetelmään perustuvien metsäkoneiden valmistajia. Keskitymme menestymään yhdessä asiakkaidemme kanssa ja pidämme ihmiset toimintamme keskiössä. Haluamme olla vastuullisen metsätalouden halutuin yhteistyökumppani, ja tämän saavuttamiseksi tarvitsemme erinomaisia osaajia työskentelemään korkean teknologian koneiden ja digitaalisen huipputeknologian parissa. Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders, developing performance management, and turning data into actionable insights? We are looking for an experienced Business Controller to join Ponsse’s Group Business Finance team. In this role, you will be a trusted finance business partner for our global functions, supporting their management teams in financial planning, performance analysis, decision-making, and business development. You will combine strong business controlling expertise with a solid understanding of data, reporting solutions, and financial planning systems. What you will do Act as the finance business partner for designated functions and work closely with their management teams. Support business leaders in financial decision-making by providing relevant analysis, insights, and recommendations. Lead and coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the supported functions. Act as a key user for Anaplan, business planning and performance management platform, supporting its effective use and continuous development. Monitor and analyze financial performance, costs, investments, headcount, projects, and key performance indicators. Develop financial models, reporting solutions, and planning processes using Anaplan and Power BI. Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and transparency of financial and operational data used in management reporting. Work closely with business stakeholders to improve data quality, reporting processes, and performance management. Participate in the continuous development of Group Business Finance processes, tools, and ways of working. What we are looking for A suitable university degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or a related field. Relevant experience in business controlling, finance business partnering, or a comparable role. Strong understanding of financial planning, management reporting, performance analysis, and cost controlling. A strong data-oriented mindset and the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear business insights. Experience working in a global matrix organization and a good understanding of matrix ways of working. Practical experience with Power BI. Previous experience with Anaplan is considered an advantage. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial models and large datasets. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with attention to detail. Good communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent communication skills in Finnish and English. Experience in supporting project-based functions is considered an advantage. As a person You are proactive, analytical, and business-oriented. You enjoy working closely with management and helping stakeholders understand the financial implications of their decisions. You can challenge constructively, communicate complex matters clearly, and turn data into practical recommendations. You work independently and systematically while building effective relationships across different functions and countries. What Ponsse offers Ponsse offers you a key role in developing financial management and business partnering for Ponsse’s global functions. You will work closely with business leaders and finance professionals in an international organization and have the opportunity to influence planning, reporting, data utilization, and decision-making. At Ponsse, we genuinely care about our people, their wellbeing, development, and success. We support each other, work together, and grow together. Welcome to join the Ponsse team! You will be part of Ponsse’s Group Business Finance team, reporting to the Head of Business Finance . Your working location will be Kuopio, Tampere or Vieremä in Finland. We work in a hybrid model. Did we spark your interest? For more information, please contact Head of Business Finance Lauri Härkönen, tel. +358 40 1495066 or [email protected] on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 between 10-12. Please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than 27 November 2026. We will start interviewing suitable candidates already during the application period. Ponssen tavoitteena on työkulttuuri ja -ympäristö, jossa ihmiset voivat olla parhaimmillaan omana itsenään ja työskennellä hyvin yhdessä. Asiakas on työmme keskiössä ja kannustamme jatkuvasti ponsselaisia avoimeen ja aloitteelliseen viestintään, yhteistyöhön, vastuun ottamiseen ja ketterään toimintaan. Välitämme aidosti työntekijöistämme ja heidän hyvinvoinnistaan ja kasvustaan. Tervetuloa Ponssen tiimiin!