Business Controller (fixed-term)

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta:

• Neste is hiring a one-year fixed-term Business Controller in Espoo to lead monthly reporting, business analysis and support renewal of forecasting processes and EPM system implementation.
• The role requires owning monthly reporting, rolling forecasts and annual planning, ensuring data integrity, proposing automated scalable solutions and collaborating with business finance and project stakeholders.
• Candidates should have an MSc or equivalent and 3–5 years in Business Controlling/FP&A with hands-on EPM implementation experience and strong skills in tools like SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI and Excel, plus fluency in Finnish and English.
• The position requires on-site work at least three days per week, includes Finnish employee benefits and the application deadline is November 18, 2026.

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Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.

We are looking for you

Business Controller, Financial Planning & Analysis

to our Business Finance, Oil Products team in Espoo for a one-year fixed-term position.

You will focus on monthly reporting and business analysis while playing a key role in supporting our financial forecasting process renewal and EPM system implementation. In this role, you will work closely with the Oil Products Business Finance team and cross-functional stakeholders to drive smooth system adoption and process enhancement.

In our team, you will have a hands-on, high-ownership role providing insightful financial analysis for decision-making and actively developing our ways of working toward automated reporting. With your proactive drive, analytical mindset, and structured problem-solving skills, you will make a tangible impact on our financial operations.

Reasons to join Take a front-row seat in our financial transformation while deepening your business controlling and system implementation expertise. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to combine hands-on controlling with strategic tool development in a dynamic, global business environment, giving you broad visibility across our finance organization.

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, a membership in a sickness or health insurance fund and leisure time accident insurance. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture (ePassi).

More about the jobYour role in our team*

• Drive monthly reporting, rolling forecasting, and annual planning by delivering insightful analysis of business drivers and performance.
• Take active ownership of key workstreams in our Reporting Renewal and Driver-Based Financial Forecasting implementation projects during the build and roll-out phases.
• Ensure data integrity, high quality, and timeliness across your areas of responsibility.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks, challenge current ways of working, and propose automated, scalable solutions for reporting and forecasting.
• Collaborate closely with business finance colleagues, project teams, and business stakeholders.

The best combination to succeed in this role

• Degree on Master of Science (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Engineering or other relevant university level
• Proven track record (minimum 3–5 years) in Business Controlling, FP&A, or Management Reporting.
• Hands-on experience with EPM implementation projects, ideally with driver-based financial forecasting and financial modeling.
• Prior experience in financial consulting, or project-based roles is considered a distinct asset—you are comfortable jumping into ambiguity, structuring complex problems quickly, and driving tasks independently to completion.
• Strong proficiency in modern financial and BI tools (such as SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion, or Power BI) alongside advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with AI tools in finance is a plus.

• Prior exposure to the process industry, manufacturing, or energy sector is an advantage.
• A proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented “can-do” attitude with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and networking skills with fluency in both English and Finnish to ensure effective stakeholder management

We value team players who bring energy, initiative, and curiosity into our daily work. We achieve our goals together, making a supportive, collaborative, and constructive team atmosphere central to our culture.

Let’s get you started We look forward to receiving your CV and application byNovember 18, 2026*.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Paula Akkanen, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Oil Products +358 45 632 6678 on Fri October 13 at 9-11 (EET).

To ensure security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to consider applications sent via email.

The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment. The first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place in weeks 48-49. Depending on the requirements of the position, the process may include a security clearance (with a drug test) and a potential statutory health examination based on work-related exposures.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more:http://neste.com/