Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a Business Controller to join and support Performance Services (Marine long term service agreements) and Agreement Delivery team. You will be accountable for following and commenting on the profitability of the business unit and agreement delivery function. Consolidation of financials, including forecasts, for the Business Unit. Development of reporting, processes is part of the job.
Agreement Delivery is responsible for mobilization of the contract content, the maintenance management, coordination and operations management for all the vessels under contract in Marine. The team consists of 150 enthusiastic experts serving the agreement from more than 10 different countries.
 
Are you the business controller who is able to set up a solid global cost structure for the services we deliver to the contracts? Our global invoicing system needs to be maintained and expanded where and when needed. Monthly cost follow-up and reporting of the cost centres are needed in combination with an overview of how the hours are spent to get more insight into our services, our customers, the type of agreements and the performance of our products. You will cooperate with product management to price the services of agreement delivery.
 
Agreement Delivery is also responsible for maintaining and developing the software tools for agreement management and delivery in Marine and Energy. Yearly maintenance and development budgets need to be determined, followed up, and billed to different internal parties.
 

Position information:

The preferred location for the position is one of our locations in Finland or in Drunen, The Netherlands.

As Business Controller, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
 
Your responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Ensure reliable and high-quality financial information necessary to steer and develop the profitability and growth of Agreement Delivery and Performance services
• Coordinate and ensure accurate and reliable short and long-term planning
• Prepare monthly reports with a gap analysis for management.
• Develop and manage cost to serve for agreement delivery activities as well as execute cost allocations to contracts.
• Finance domain responsible for tools and processes used to

 
The desired candidate would have:

• MSc or BSc in Economics, Finance, Business Administration and/or computer sciences
• Knowledge of business control procedures, reporting, and tools/systems
• Structured way of working and analytical mindset
• Experience in building models in Excel and analytics in Power BI
• Genuine interest in transformation and continuous improvement
• Great communicator and team player
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and grow along the business requirements
• Ability to work under time pressure and with tight deadlines
• Fluent English is mandatory

 
In addition, as an ideal candidate you:

• Drive Wärtsilä Purpose and demonstrate Wärtsilä values
• Understand the value of collaboration and the benefits it brings
• Create clarity on direction and inspire people to take action towards future goals
• Feel accountable for business impact and act to adjust when performance is not as expected

 
Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self, you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
 

Contact & next steps:  

Submit your application by 07.05.2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Interviews will commence prior to the deadline.
 
Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to either:
 
Magnus Lindh
Director Business Control
+358 50 3553109
 
Handaijani Schiks
Director Agreement Delivery
+31 622993390

Last application date: 07/05/2024 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. The country's legislation is followed when a person is located outside of Finland.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.