Business Controller, Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at https://www.fortum.com/.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a Business Controller for our client, Fortum. In this role, you will act as a business partner for the Heating and Cooling Finland Business Area, while also supporting performance management and compliance tasks within the Renewables and Decarbonisation & Circular Solutions Business Units. Your responsibilities will include performance reporting, developing financial processes and tools, conducting analyses, and providing forecasts and actionable recommendations. Additionally, you will offer guidance and support on financial matters to business stakeholders in your area of responsibility, collaborating closely with other support functions.

The position is located in Espoo, Finland (with a possibility to work partially remotely, hybrid model) and reporting to Director Business Control, RED and Circular Solutions. The role may require some travelling.

Keys to success in this role

To succeed in this role, you should have an academic degree in Economics and at least 2+ years of experience in business controlling and performance management within an international setting, ideally in a large corporation. You are capable to act as an active business partner and to make financial analysis as well as interpretation to support decision making.

You are an analytical individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You demonstrate a proactive approach and thrive in team-oriented settings, yet you are equally capable of achieving set targets independently. With a results-driven mindset, you are a constructive challenger who brings a can-do attitude and change management expertise. You take initiative to enhance business and financial processes while consistently delivering results. You are a flexible person with exceptional efficiency and resilience under pressure.

To succeed in this role, you should be fluent in both Finnish and English. Additionally, strong IT skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience with finance systems and business intelligence tools are highly valued.

What do we offer?

We offer you an exciting opportunity to grow in your career as a business partner and performance management professional. At Fortum, we value openness and mutual trust. We strive for excellence while prioritizing the well-being of our employees.

This fixed-term position is an excellent opportunity for a candidate at the early stages of their career, providing both challenges and growth in a dynamic working environment.

Interested?

If you’re inspired by the opportunity to contribute to a cleaner future, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application through the link provided by 16th December. Interviews will begin during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

This is a fixed-term staffing position until the end of March 2026, where you will be employed by Biisoni and working on an assignment at Fortum.

For more information about the position, please contact Recruitment Consultant Iina Tähtinen (iina.tahtinen@biisoni.fi).