Controller

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 decarbonised and 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?

Wärtsilä Global Operative Control Centre (GOCC) is currently seeking a new Controller to join our team of controlling professionals. GOCC is a virtual organisation responsible for operative control across all revenue streams and product lines within Wärtsilä.

We are specifically looking for a GOCC Controller to join our Capacity Costs and Investment team. This is a temporary position for 18 months, with Bermeo, Spain, as the preferred location. However, other locations in Spain will also be considered.

We offer:

The opportunity to work with professionals from different locations around the world.

Support in Capacity Costs and Investment Controlling, focusing on European and African network companies.

Involvement in improving controlling processes, learning, and deploying robotics and other modern controlling tools, and building our GOCC community globally.

Main responsibilities:

Analyse and monitor the cost centre structure and spending using Wärtsilä processes and tools

Perform period-end closing tasks and collaborate with different stakeholders in the organisation

Act as an expert in your field, train others, and actively seek process and tool improvements

Challenge conventions and identify opportunities for process improvement

Maintain cost centre master data

Allocate costs and intra-group fees to business units

Calculate technical service cost rates

Monitor and analyse data quality related to capacity costs and investments

Process investment requests in accordance with the Wärtsilä Accounting Manual

Maintain and validate Asset Master data and Asset register

Support stakeholders and ask questions to understand and improve processes

Provide standard business reporting to stakeholders on department costs and investments

Perform internal control tasks for Capacity Costs and Investments

Support testing activities in SAP and other tools

Support internal and external audits of the companies

Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. Degree, preferably in Finance and Accounting

Excellent English language skills

Excellent SAP S4 skills, especially in the FICO module

Good financial knowledge, reporting, and analysing skills, such as Cost and Investment Management and Balance Sheet analysis

Proficiency in other reporting tools such as Qlikview and Power BI

Ability to work efficiently in virtual teams and confidently communicate across teams, functions, and levels within the organisation

Ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders

Development mindset with a proactive can-do attitude and willingness to challenge

Why you and us?

You are evaluated – 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. Wärtsilian 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, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps:

Submit your application by 21.04.2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email.

Contact persons to give further information:

Waqar Anwar, Team Lead, GOCC

Last application date: 21/04/2024

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.

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