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 with smart technology and our Smart Marine and Energy visions 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 a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

Water and Waste business unit (WAW) is a true end-to-end business as part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Businesses. WAW is a global leader in designing and supplying innovative wet and dry waste equipment and freshwater generation solutions for passenger vessels & conventional waste management and ballast water treatment equipment for all marine segments. WAW has the industry’s broadest product offering to secure beyond compliant operations for our marine customers.

We want to transition the world towards a cleaner 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 have now a unique and exciting opportunity for a Director, Business Control for the Water and Waste business, based in Poole, UK. The preferred location for the position is in the South Coast UK, ideally office based 3 days per week.

What you will be doing:

As the Director, Business Control you will play a crucial role in steering the business through advanced financial planning, forecasting, and analysis. You will be the co-pilot to the Managing Director, leading and developing the Water & Waste finance team to reach business targets while actively contributing to the company's long-term strategy. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, manage, and develop the Water & Waste finance team to reach business targets while contributing to the company's long-term strategy.
• Ensure accurate and high-quality financial information is reported to support business growth and development.
• Proactively analyse business opportunities, making proposals for investments, divestments, and partnerships.
• Recommend actions to protect and improve company profitability.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, monthly closing, and other finance-related activities in compliance with corporate guidelines and IFRS/IAS.
• Utilize business KPIs to challenge and enhance business performance.
• Direct and lead the company credit control activities to enhance cash flow and limit financial exposure.
• Support and lead internal and external audits across the business.
• Champion new ways of working to improve efficiency and drive employee and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent the business in divestment processes and lead due diligence activities.
• Collaborate with senior Water & Waste departmental heads to form cohesive management teams and focus on employee engagement.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Ability to steer the business through advanced financial planning, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Good understanding of WAW’s customers’ business and high customer focus.
• Professional knowledge of financial tools, procedures, and guidelines used in Wärtsilä (SAP, QlikView, HFM).
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance, forecasting, profitability analysis, credit management, IFRS, internal controls, and auditing.
• Excellent influencing, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic, long-term approach coupled with monthly and quarterly focus in reporting and business analysis.
• Strong team player mindset and solution orientation.
• Leadership skills and the ability to develop others’ potential, set targets, coach, give feedback, and build a strong team.
• 8-10 years of relevant business controlling work experience in a global and complex business setting.
• Experience from company controller role.
• M.Sc. in Finance or Economics

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your true self, you can accomplish much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we ensure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Last application date: 09/08/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.