Financial Controller

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? We are always on the lookout for talent with a growth mindset. Are you the one? We are looking for a Financial Controller, Statutory, Tax & Company Compliance (ST&CC) to take responsibility for statutory accounting, tax and company compliance activities for the assigned legal entity. The preferred location for this position is Norway, Rubbestadneset with the option of hybrid work. In this role, you will be a financially minded partner who works closely with stakeholders within Wärtsilä Global Business Services (WGBS), the ST&CC organisation and other internal and external functions. You will proactively identify financial opportunities and risks, challenge existing practices based on facts, and help define meaningful financial and operational performance indicators. The ST&CC function provides statutory finance services for Wärtsilä legal entities and acts as a key contact point for local financial matters. Your role and responsibilities As a Financial Controller, ST&CC, your work will include: Managing and ensuring the accuracy of the legal entity’s financial position in accordance with local legislation, Wärtsilä accounting principles, directives, policies and guidelines Ensuring high-quality statutory financial reporting and a true and fair view of the legal entity’s financial position, risks and performance Preparing local statutory adjustments, bridge calculations, financial reports and analyses Preparing and reporting relevant quarterly and tax notes in HFM Monitoring changes in local accounting, statutory and tax legislation Coordinating local statutory reporting and mandatory financial statistics for authorities Preparing and presenting financial review materials to the company’s Board of Directors Coordinating external and internal audits, internal control reporting and the remediation of relevant internal control findings Supporting tax compliance activities in cooperation with the Tax Centre of Excellence, including calculations, reclaim processes, risk reporting, audits and litigation matters Maintaining local Delegation of Authority documentation, system authorisations, Powers of Attorney…