Head of Commercial Controlling, Packaging Solution

Do you have managerial experience and strong business acumen and want to take the next step as Head of Commercial Controlling? Stora Enso Packaging Solutions is now looking for Head of Commercial Controlling for Business Unit Central and Northern Europe to support our growth journey ahead. You will be mainly working with commercial controlling and acting also as business partner for the Nordic region, being responsible for region’s all controlling tasks with your direct team.
Career for a better climate. Every day.  
  We are now looking for a Head of Commercial Controlling to join our Corrugated team. As Head of Commercial Controlling, your job is to be proactive, forward looking and value adding business partner focusing to improve the commercial competitiveness in our packaging business in Business Unit Central and Northern Europe. You will work actively with our management in enhancing the performance culture especially within our sales.
Initially you will focus on Nordic business controlling duties and leading profit enhancement, scenario-/optimization-modelling and business steering, for example target setting, KPIs, action plans, operations metrics, and business reviews in the specific area.
You are an experienced and valued manager developing tools, processes and controls for the specified responsibility area, aligned with business needs. You will be working together with experts from different functions, and developing, leading and managing your controlling team to fulfill the regulatory requirements and internal reporting needs of the division, covering the financials for actuals, forecasts and business plans in the region Nordics. Together with your team, you will proactively seek improvement potential and contribute in business decisions.
Your location can be any of Stora Enso’s Packaging Solutions locations in Sweden, Finland, Baltic countries or Poland. You will be working in Packaging Solutions Division and report to SVP Corrugated Nordic. The position requires travelling.
Who are we looking for?  
Strong business acumen – desire to provide clever analysis, tools and develop processes for efficient decision making
Minimum five years of experience in the finance/controlling area, preferably in an international context with management consulting / commercial controlling background
Strong analytical skills and ability to understand cause-and-effect relationships. Preferably experience in working with and developing different optimization analysis
Highly self-motivated, ready to go the extra mile and do your best in every situation
Proactivity and result orientation with self-driven personality with “hands-on attitude”
Good team player who improves engagement across teams being an inspirational leader and having experience in change management
Ability to excel and work effectively in a matrix organization and preferably with managerial experience
Knowledge in management and financial accounting
Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, other languages relevant for Central and Northern Europe are an advantage
Master’s degree in the relevant field



What we offer  
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.
With our company values, “Lead and Do What’s Right” and our division’s ABC-culture (agile, brave and curious) we endeavor to set an example in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more we can do, what can we do better. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone, who wants to develop his or her professional skills further and work for a sustainable future.
How can you apply for this role?
You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but latest by February 27th.
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. If you would like to learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career website.   
Recruiting manager Tom Lind, tom.lind@storaenso.com, +358405540165 (Wed 15/2 14-15.30 CET, Thu 16/2 7.30-9.30 and 15-16.30 CET), and Atte Hellsten, atte.hellsten@storaenso.com, +358504941768 (Thu 23/2 8-9 CET, Mon 27/2 13-14 CET), are happy to answer your questions about the position. Other questions, for example regarding the recruitment process, can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Matilda Bernthson, Matilda.bernthson@storaenso.com.
Welcome to work in the renewable materials company! 
Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 22,000 people.
Packaging Solutions division develops and sells premium fiber-based packaging products and services. Stora Enso's high-end eco-friendly packaging products are used by leading brands across multiple market sectors, including the retail, e-commerce and industrial sectors. The portfolio includes converting corrugated board and cartonboard and converting new materials such as formed fiber and wood foams, as well as design and sustainability services, and circular and automation solutions.
We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices. 
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