Senior Global Process Owner, Statutory Reporting

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We are looking for a Senior global process owner, Statutory reportingto ensure compliance in the area of statutory financial processes. Position is located at Tampere, Finland. Working partly from other locations is possible.

Greetings from your future Manager:

"Our team comprises versatile experts with a passion for compliance and development. We collaborate closely with stakeholders across various global organizations. Our shared mission is to secure stakeholder trust in UPM finance compliance, both now and in the future. To achieve this, we prioritize collaboration, ownership, transparency and trust within our team."  - Maiju Salo, Senior Manager, Finance and Tax Compliance

What you'll do

• Ensure compliance and efficiency in statutory recognition, -reporting and -audit areas
• Lead a team as a direct manager
• Manage guidelines and global governance models for statutory financial processes
• Stakeholder management and collaboration with service providers and audit community
• Guide and provide expertise on local GAAP treatment and recognize difference to IFRS
• Coordinate and monitor process efficiency and quality in own area
• Coach and share knowledge to grow and manage competences in process chain.
• Lead implementation of regulatory and process changes in own area

Who you are

• You have at least bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
• You are a good communicator with fluency both in Finnish and English
• You have advanced knowledge in Statutory financial reporting processes and Finnish statutory accounting principles (FAS)
• You have strong knowledge of IFRS and understanding of corporate income taxation
• You are able to take initiative, influence and lead complexities
• You have a strong influencing and collaboration skills in global organization
• You have strong leadership skills
• Experience in similar roles in private sector or roles in auditing are considered as an asset

This is what we offer for you

• A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community - Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.  We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. 

Additional information

For further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Maiju Salo at +358 403577217 on Wednesday, 27th March at 3-4 pm EET, Tuesday 2nd April at 1-2pm EET or Thursday 10-11 am EET.

Please apply by clicking the Apply button and attach your CV and cover letter by 7th April 2024. Please notice that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application time.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.

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UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland.

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Finance Operations delivers financial accounting, reporting and compliance at UPM. Business Control partners with UPM businesses to drive profitable growth. Development team provides enablers for improving the efficiency, effectiveness and experience of F&C service delivery.

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