Specialist, Currency Hedging and Cash Management

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 80% 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 looking for a Specialist, Marine Currency Hedging and Cash Management to our Marine Currency Hedging and Cash Management team. The position is permanent and the location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work.
 
As a Specialist, Marine Currency Hedging and Cash Management your main responsibilities are:

• Perform operative project-level currency hedging related to Marine projects
• Mitigate foreign currency risk by identifying foreign currency exposures in commercial projects
• Forecast and monitor incoming and outgoing project payments
• Ensure accurate project cash flow hedging by fulfilling hedge accounting criteria according to IFRS 9
• Ensure on-time currency hedging and hedging-related reporting according to need 
• Support Wärtsilä Sales and Project Management in currency hedging-related matters 
• Develop and implement tools and processes for currency hedging according to own responsibility area

 
Requirements for the position:

• Commercial education (B. Sc. or M. Sc.)
• 1-3 years working experience in finance/currency risk management
• Good knowledge of currency hedging and foreign exchange rate risks
• General knowledge of cash management and financial accounting in international trade 
• Good knowledge of SAP including the PS module
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel

To be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

• Good knowledge of Wärtsilä’s business
• Good command of English both in writing and speaking, other languages are considered an advantage
• Systematic and organized way of working
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills with a positive attitude

 
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 & 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  
  
Please submit your application before the application deadline of 31 January 2025 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case of any questions regarding the position, please reach out to:

Ann-Kristin Karlsson
Manager, Marine Currency Hedging and Cash Management  
Marine Financial Business Services
ann-kristin.karlsson@wartsila.com
+358 40 0626 371
 

Last application date: 31/01/2025 

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.