Manager, Group Control – Lead Group Reporting and Planning Excellence

We are looking for a Manager, Group Control to take ownership of the Group’s management-reporting and annual planning processes. You will ensure timely, reliable and well-controlled reporting and planning, working closely with finance colleagues across businesses, countries and functions.

You will join at a time when we are actively bringing AI and data-driven ways of working into our finance processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to make a visible impact at Group level and contribute to the development of reporting and planning.

This is a fixed-term position covering maternity leave until autumn 2027, with a preferred start as soon as possible. The position is based in Espoo, Finland.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the Group management reporting process, including reporting calendars, reporting close activities, data validation, and quality controls.
• Own and coordinate the annual planning process, ensuring clear instructions, effective control gates, Group-level validation, and timely completion.
• Manage Group estimate submission schedules and validate forecasts and estimates to support reliable business decision-making.
• Partner with Finance Development and process owners to identify and implement AI-enabled improvements in reporting, planning, validation, and reconciliation activities.
• Collaborate across functions to develop reporting requirements, finance master data structures, and future forecasting and analytics capabilities.

Expectations for you

• You hold an M.Sc. degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field.
• You have several years of experience in group reporting, consolidation, controlling, or FP&A within an international organization.
• You have a strong understanding of management reporting, planning processes, and IFRS-based group reporting.
• You can effectively lead processes and collaborate with stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
• You have advanced English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Advantageous experience:

• Oracle HFM, Anaplan, or other EPM platforms.
• AI-enabled solutions for finance processes, reporting, or data validation.
• Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.

To succeed in this role

You bring a structured and proactive approach to finance operations and enjoy taking ownership of critical processes. You are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, balancing detail-oriented execution with continuous improvement. Your analytical mindset helps you identify opportunities to strengthen reporting quality, planning accuracy, and process efficiency through automation, AI, and data-driven ways of working.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

Why join our team?

You will join a collaborative Group Control and Finance Development team and take ownership of business-critical finance processes that support decision-making across the organization. This role offers broad visibility, close collaboration with finance leadership, and the opportunity to influence how AI and data-driven approaches are embedded into finance operations. You'll work in an international environment where continuous improvement and innovation are actively encouraged.

Want to know more?

Ready to make an impact in Group Finance? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your application through Valmet Careers by 25 October. We will begin reviewing applications during the application period and encourage early applications.

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