Financial Planning and Controlling Analyst

Your opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Financial Planning and Controlling Analyst to support our Flexible Packaging segment finance team & business units in driving strategic segment goals and aspirations. You will play an active role to improve the global financial function, support business units to improve performance and reporting.

In this role, you will support financial planning, reporting, forecasting and business analysis activities across the segment while also contributing to cost controlling and performance management initiatives. You will work closely with finance teams across the globe and gain exposure to senior finance leadership, business units, and strategic decision-making processes.

Reporting to the Global Head of Business Control, you will play an important role in strengthening financial visibility, improving reporting quality, and supporting business performance across the organization.

Where you’ll be

You will be based at our Headquarters in Espoo, Finland (hybrid basis).

What you’ll be doing

• Support segment monthly and quarterly performance reporting, ensuring accurate financial and cost analysis across segment and business units
• Prepare management reports, presentations and ad hoc analyses for finance leadership
• Perform cost variance analyses and support identification of cost-saving opportunities
• Responsible for OneStream reporting, data validation, reconciliations and reporting accuracy
• Contribute to the preparation of forecasts, budgets, annual operating plans (AOP) and long-term plans
• Consolidate fragmented Excel, ERP, OneStream and other data sources into scalable and high-quality reporting solutions
• Own segment level reporting and analysis of SG&A, IT, R&D and other functional cost for the segment
• Contribute to account analysis and validation of financial information
• Support finance development projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and implement opportunities to eliminate manual reporting activities and improve Business Control efficiency

What you’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, controlling, finance analysis, accounting, or business finance
• Experience in global or manufacturing environments is an advantage
• Experience working in cross-functional and international teams
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; PowerBI, Power Query, and Power Pivot skills are advantageous
• Understanding of financial statements and key financial metrics
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (OneStream)
• Excellent communication skills in English
  
  

Success Factors

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to translate numbers into business insights
• Proactive, improvement-oriented approach and curiosity to learn in a global business environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Comfortable working with large datasets and financial systems
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

What we offer in return

• A meaningful opportunity to shape Huhtamaki’s public affairs agenda and contribute to the company’s long-term success. You will work with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, gaining exposure to global policy and sustainability challenges.
• Development opportunities: We care for each other and want our talent to thrive and develop.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We believe diverse teams fuel innovation and invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe and included.

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