Controlling Analyst: Inventory Valuation & Closing

(12 month fixed contract - Maternity cover)
About Outokumpu
Working towards a world that lasts forever. We are a global leader in stainless steel employing some 9500 professionals in more than 30 countries. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland we invented stainless steel and have a century’s experience in making advanced materials. We are committed to the United Nations’ Guiding Principles and Science-Based targets initiative to limit our planet’s temperature rise to 1.5OC.
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Purpose of the role
Provide centralized global support services for inventory valuation and closing enabling Group-wide standardized operating model and streamlined controlling processes across the company
Maintain and develop processes under own area of expertise

Accountabilities & responsibilities
Coordinate team efforts and make low risk decisions
Support projects to develop new or existing processes. Continuous development of reporting tools and system based on own experience as well as development requests from Business Controlling teams and OTK functions
Discussion partner for OTK functions and Business Controlling teams for inventory valuation and closing, functionalities and procedures
Ensure conformance with processes and schedules
Utilize system reports and knowledge of inventory activities to maintain accurate inventory records
Support Valuation & Closing monthly processes
Prepare monthly reports for Business Partners
Prepare and document evidences for Internal Control purposes
Review and analyze all changes to product conversions, deletions and additions to ensure consistency of IT systems
Support IT Controlling processes
Review and deliver ad-hoc analysis on an as needed basis

Background & Skills
University 1st degree/professional qualification in Finance, Economics or similar
Industry manufacturing experience 3 to 5 years
Strong coaching, interpersonal, networking & (English) communication skills, both written and oral
Expert knowledge in inventory valuation and production processes
Extensive knowledge of controlling systems and tools
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Professional interface to work and interact effectively with various departments throughout the organization
Ability to work to extremely tight deadlines and drive for continuous improvement
Drive for continuous improvement and developing new concepts
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Travel may be required, less than 30%

Our values
We deliver. We are a trusted partner. We grow people and value diversity. We operate safely - always. We act sustainably and we leverage the power of One Outokumpu.
Location
Flexible - at or close to Outokumpu’s main European hubs (Helsinki or Tornio/Kemi, Finland; Krefeld, Germany; Avesta region, Sweden; Sheffield, U.K. and Vilnius, Lithuania).
Additional Information
For more information about the role please contact Javier Palau, Manager Closing and Valuation, Email: javier.palau@outokumpu.com.
If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please submit your online-application in English before 7th of April 2022 via Careers website.
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Giedre Bagdonaviciute, HR Specialist Recruiter, Email: giedre.bagdonaviciute@outokumpu.com
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