Business Controller, Sandvik, Tampere

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, Digital Mining Technologies (DIGITEC) Division provides the most comprehensive offering of mine planning, mine optimization, collision avoidance and autonomous equipment solutions in the world. We have hubs in Brisbane, Australia, Montreal, Canada and Tampere, Finland with a purpose to make mining safer, more productive and cost efficient. Our focus is developing world leading solutions for mine planning, operations management, collision avoidance and autonomous equipment solutions, with the aim to revolutionize the underground and surface mining industry.

The DIGITEC division is now looking for a driven, organized and communicative Business Controller to support and assist in the Division monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and forecasting. There are currently three Business Units, and the Division is also providing Common R&D services globally. We offer you the opportunity to be part of strong and collaborative finance community in a growing and future-oriented business. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This recruitment process is handled in collaboration with Staffpoint Professionals, but the employment contract will be signed directly with Sandvik. The role is permanent and based in Tampere, Finland.

About your job

You are participating to the monthly reporting and consolidation of Division financials, analyzing the results vs targets, investigate deviations and identify improvement areas. You have a key role in the quarterly forecasting process and support with strategic long-term planning. Participating into reporting related improvement projects (BI, ERP, project reporting) and acting as a Finance Business Partner for selected project and cost center managers is also part of your role. The Business Controller reports to Director Business Control and works closely with Business Unit Controllers, Production Unit and Sales Unit controllers, Business Area finance team, Project managers, Business Line Managers, as well as in the local site and country organization.

The location for this position is in Tampere city center, Tulli Business Park. We have hybrid office/home working environment. Occasional overseas travel is part of your job, approximately 1-2 times a year. You have access to professional development and finance training programs established in Sandvik Group.

Who you are?

We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration, and 4-6 years of experience in a similar role. You should have strong skills in Power BI and Excel, along with a keen analytical mindset. Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP S4/Hana, Lean system, AND/OR MS Dynamics 365), as well as OneStream is considered an advantage. Familiarity with IFRS reporting standards is highly valued. The ideal candidate has a proactive mindset, a keen understanding of business operations, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams to achieve business goals.  As you will be working in a truly global environment and Sandvik’s business language is English, you will require excellent English skills, verbal and written.

Your personality makes us better! You have a natural talent for analyzing financial data and translating this into strategic business advantages. By utilizing your driven approach and analytical mindset, you are considered a trusted and proactive professional who makes things happen. Interacting in diverse environments excites you, and you use your good communication skills to influence and create great collaborations. 

A glimpse of our culture

At Sandvik, we believe in finding that perfect mix between work, family life, and interests, and we happily support our employees in balancing this. We are a company with an open-minded culture, actively working to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion. We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for your professional development. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn, Facebook and to get to know us better.

Contact information

• For further information about this position, please contact the recruiting manager:
  Maija Viitala, Director Business Control, Digital Mining Technologies, tel. +358 50 486 9763,
  email: maija.viitala(at)Sandvik.com
• For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Recruitment Consultant Natasha Madlala, tel. +35844 420 4228 or by email natasha.madlala(at)staffpoint.fi Please note, that we do not accept applications via email due to GDPR regulations.

Want to join our team?

Submit your application and CV along with your salary request at www.staffpoint.fi by November 17th, 2024. We will review the applications and interview already during the application period. Your application should consist of an introductory letter including your salary request and a CV.

About our company

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2023 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 127 billion SEK in about 170 countries within continuing operations.