BU Controller,

BU Controller, & Head of Reporting & Controlling processes PM Do you enjoy working with various controlling team members in a fast‑paced, global company with the purpose of building a more sustainable world? Would you like to work in a dynamic and lean team of global finance professionals? If you answered yes, we have an opportunity for you. We are looking for a Business Unit Controller & Head of Reporting & Controlling processes PM to strengthen our team The purpose of the job will be as follows: To combine strategic business partnership with hands‑on operational control for GFT, and to lead all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and process optimisation across the BUs for PM. To be responsible, with the Division controller, for driving the financial performance management and controlling framework for the PM Division. This role ensures transparency of results, strong governance over controlling processes. To coordinate Controlling activities at BU level, acting as an interface between Plant Controllers and Division Controller. To ensure compliance (including local laws and regulations), Group culture, targets and policies respect and implementation (such as sales, credit management and the other Group, Division and BU directives and procedures), with particular focus on HSE as priority. To provide to Division and to Group an accurate Reporting package. To support BU VP as well as Business Unit management team in decision‑making, providing all needed analysis. Part of the BU Leadership team. Main responsibilities: To challenge Business Unit Leadership Team members and guide them in decision‑making. To support Business Unit Leadership Team in Annual and Strategy planning preparation as well as specific analysis on demand. As Head of Reporting & Controlling processes, you lead the management reporting and performance transparency, planning & forecasting, as well as processes excellence and digitalisation for Protective Materials. To ensure that Group Policies and internal control procedures are accurately applied in each location. To lead, develop and mentor Plant Controllers to provide the best support to the business. To prepare and guarantee accuracy of Reporting Package jointly with Plant Controllers, including monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reporting. Forecasting and planning (estimates, annual plans, 5‑year plan). To support the Division Controller in the preparation for the Monthly Business Review. To provide instructions and deadlines to Plant Controllers. Required experience and competencies: Master’s degree in business administration, Controlling or equivalent. Proven solid experience in Finance and Controlling management within a complex international environment. Strong leadership skills. Excellent analytical skills. Target‑oriented. Outstanding communication and change management skills. Fluency in English. Availability for travel. If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you Please submit your application ASAP. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. We are deeply committed to building and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr