Junior Business Controller

Wärtsilä Energy Storage is powering the shift to a cleaner, more resilient grid.

We work at the front lines of the energy transition, helping partners around the world maximize the value of renewables through grid-scale battery systems, advanced software, and expert services. Our portfolio includes the industry-leading GEMS Digital Energy Platform, utility-scale battery solutions, and lifecycle services that keep storage assets optimized and ready when it matters most.

With over 17 GWh of storage deployed or under contract across 130+ projects globally, we’re shaping how the grid of the future works.

In a world of rising complexity and accelerating change, we’re looking for future-focused talent to help us design, deliver, and support the energy systems of tomorrow.

Sound like your kind of challenge? Let’s build it together. 

We are looking for a Junior Business Controller, to join the Business Reporting & Accounting team within Wärtsilä Energy Storage.

As a Junior Business Controller you will support our Business Reporting and Accounting Team for a 6 month fixed term period. You will be responsible for time sensitive tasks whilst respecting Wärtsilä’s processes and tools. You will also assist the wider team in achieving its goals. You will be accompanied by supportive and driven team members who are experts in their fields. 
 
You will have teammates in Vaasa, as well as Helsinki and the US. This is a temporary, 6 month, fixed-term position. The location required for this role is our STH Hub, Vaasa, Finland.
 
The Junior Business Controllers main responsibilities are:

• Monthly, quarterly and annual result reporting for Energy Storage (ESB) including globally period end closing tasks, Order Book and POC reporting
• Analysis of global project cost calculations that are base for ESB revenue recognition
• Provide ad hoc reports and business analysis to stakeholders
• Analysis of project related re-billing activities, ensuring availability of project estimates for re-billing scopes
• Prepare project cost reclassifications
• Ensuring high data quality and process correctness

The Requirements for this position:

• B.Sc or M.Sc. Degree, preferably in Finance and/or Accounting
• Good financial knowledge, reporting and analysing skills
• Previous experience in finance and control within Wartsila is advantageous  
• Understanding of the Marine marketplace
• Good communication and team working skills
• Be able to explain complex issues in a simple manner to our stakeholders
• Excellent skills in English, both verbal and written

You will shine in this position if you have:

• Excellent SAP skills, especially in FICO
• Experience with Wartsila key business tools such as Clarity
• Good knowledge of the activity and time sensitive priorities during month end closing is strong advantage
• Proactive mentality and progressive attitude towards tasks and goals 

Contact & next steps:  

Please submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered, neither are we accepting enquires or applications via 3rd party manpower agencies. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact: Jason Crouch, Talent Partner, Global Talent Segment via teams or email on jason.crouch@wartsila.com