Expert, CoE Entity Close

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 Business Services (WGBS) provides reliable, scalable, and standardised services to support core business operations. WGBS partners with businesses to drive continuous improvements in end-to-end processes for enhanced effectiveness, quality, efficiency, and compliance.

We are looking for an Expert for our RTR Center of Expertise, Entity Close. We offer you the opportunity to work in an international and energetic environment.
 
The Expert, CoE, is a financial and end-to-end process-minded person with a proactive, focused, and detailed mindset. In addition, the Expert is a fact-based challenger who supports and defines ways to develop and improve processes and tools within their own area of expertise.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Responsible for SAP module(s) RTR closing processes
• Performing Record to Report activities and processes on a global level in SAP
• Leading development and optimisation-related processes and supporting the businesses in financial processes
• Support in implementation of global processes and guidelines, by actively challenging any possible deviations in the process
• Execute pre-closing and closing activities globally in responsible SAP module(s)
• Monitoring of global SAP automated closing jobs (Smart Close) are proceeding according to timetable and without errors
• Actively support pre-closing and closing activities globally in responsible SAP module(s)
• Active cooperation, communication and knowledge sharing with related end-to-end processes and internal and external stakeholders globally
• Supporting in identifying, evaluating and implementing new and innovative solutions ensuring continuous development, improvement and harmonisation in the RTR processes and tools
• Ensuring proper and updated documentation of the process flows, work splits, tasks and agreed guidelines
• Other tasks related to RTR requested by Line Manager

The main requirements in this role are:

• Bachelor or master’s level university education or equivalent in Financial Accounting
• Good understanding of SAP modules
• Flexibility and good team working skills
• Systematic and organised way of working, paying attention to details
• Automation and development-oriented mindset
• Advanced English skills and other languages are considered an advantage
• Networking, network facilitation and co-creation
• Cooperation with different external and internal stakeholders
• Minimum 3 years working experience

In addition, as an ideal candidate you:

• Have knowledge and experience in SAP, FI, CO, knowledge in other modules is seen as an advantage
• Have knowledge and experience of the Smart Close closing tool
• Have work experience in a global business services environment

Why you and us?
 
You are valued – 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:

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our Careers portal by 13.12.2024. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions related to this position, please reach out to: 

Ben Krohn
Manager, RTR CoE Entity Close
ben.krohn@wartsila.com

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy! 

Last application date: 13/12/2024 

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. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

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.