Analyst, Group Accounting and Reporting

Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Our fiber-based materials are renewable, recyclable and fossil free. Our solutions offer low-carbon alternatives to products based on finite resources. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.

Career for a better climate. Every day.
 

Stora Enso’s Group Accounting and Reporting is responsible for the consolidation of the Group companies’ financials and the preparation of interim and annual reports. We ensure timely and reliable financial reporting to the market complying with IFRS, legal and corporate requirements. Our team maintains and develops the reporting system as well as the processes related to financial reporting. Group Accounting and Reporting provides guidance and training on financial reporting to the units and takes active part in all major business transactions impacting the Group. The Group’s treasury controlling also belongs to our responsibilities and in this role of Analyst you will work with controlling and accounting issues in relation to different locations across the globe and in respect of a variety of financial instruments ranging from loans, cross-currency interest rate swaps, foreign exchange forwards and options to commodity hedges. The work is performed in close co-operation with the Treasury function.

Stora Enso’s Treasury is responsible for long-term financing, financial risk management, cash and liquidity management, financial institutions, and debt investor relations and financial advisory and forecasts for Stora Enso Group and Group companies.

Main areas of responsibility

• Working with Stora Enso's accounting, controlling and reporting for multi-billion financial items: loans, deposits, currency, interest rate and commodity hedges.
• Forecasting and management reporting of the Group financial items
• Monitoring of subsidiaries’ foreign exchange, interest and other financial items reporting and transactions.
• Preparation of the notes in the Interim and Annual Report related to financial instruments
• Follow up of Treasury related IFRS developments and participate in implementation of relevant accounting standards
• Develop the external reporting process at the Group level including relevant controls.
• Auditor co-operation and internal controls development

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and competences:

• About 1-3 years of experience in group level consolidation with solid understanding of fundamental financial principles.
• University degree in Economics, Accounting or Finance as major would be preferred
• Knowledge about accounting and controlling for financial instruments, IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 standards and hedge accounting practices would be an asset
• Basic knowledge of financial instruments
• Knowledge of consolidation systems and Treasury management systems is an advantage
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in English, other languages are an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills, proactive approach and willingness to lead initiatives and work independently
• Ability to adapt to changing situations, think outside the box and deliver results within required time frame
• Serve both internal and external stakeholders with high motivation and customer friendly approach
• Act with high integrity to uphold our values and policies

The position is located in Helsinki, we are applying hybrid way of working.

What We Offer

This role offers you an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise further. By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally. You will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing.  

How can you apply for this role? 

Please submit your application via our recruitment system latest by 10th of December. Hiring manager, Ciprian Nastase, Vice President of Group Accounting and Reporting, ciprian.nastase @ storaenso.com is happy to answer your questions about the open position.

Questions regarding the recruitment process can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Solveig Vaherkylä, solveig.vaherkyla@storaenso.com.

Please note that we review applications continuously and accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system.

Depending on the role, we might invite you to a video interview and/or aptitude tests. Also, our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference and health checks as well as a drug test.