Group Business Controller, Oy Paulig Finland Ab, Helsinki

About the role

In this role, the Group Business Controller will be responsible for Group-level financial reporting, planning, and analysis, supporting both business operations and corporate functions. The position includes a combination of recurring reporting tasks and ad hoc analyses, cost control, and financial support for corporate support function leaders (e.g., IT, HR). The role also involves coordinating forecasting and annual budgeting processes, supporting strategic planning, and developing business intelligence (BI) tools and reporting content. This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional with strong communication skills who enjoys working collaboratively across functions and driving continuous improvement in financial processes.

This is a fixed-term position due to temporary resourcing needs, lasting until February 28, 2026.

You are offered

• The opportunity to work with Paulig’s iconic brands and high-quality products
• Interesting and diverse tasks in a dynamic work environment
• Possibility to grow and broaden your expertise in a collaborative culture
• The possibility to work partially remotely

Work tasks

• Prepare business performance analyses, deep dives, and financial scenarios — including balance sheet and cash flow elements
• Manage Group-level monthly closing and reporting tasks
• Support and coordinate the forecasting and annual budgeting processes
• Develop financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Provide cost controlling support for corporate support functions (e.g., IT, HR)
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting and planning processes
• Contribute to the development of BI tools and reporting content in line with Group needs

We are looking for

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Business Controlling
• A solid understanding of financial accounting principles (e.g., income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Advanced understanding of management reporting best practices
• A clear and structured communication style, with the ability to support and challenge stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in working with cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Experience in group consolidation and corporate-level financial reporting (considered an asset)
• Familiarity with BI tools and reporting development (considered an asset)

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• A proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
• The ability to balance routine reporting tasks with ad hoc problem-solving

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Paulig Ab

Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty; coffees and beverages, Tex Mex and spices, snacks and plant-based choices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy. Paulig’s sales amounted to EUR 1,1 billion in 2022. The company has 2300 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose “For a life full of flavour”.