Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest. Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Tissue and Greaseproof Papers business, Metsä Tissue, produces hygiene products for households and professionals, and greaseproof papers for cooking and food packaging. Our high-quality locally produced brands – Lambi, Serla, Mola, Tento, Katrin and SAGA – make daily life cleaner.
We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.
This recruitment is carried out anonymously.
We are looking for a proven and self-motivated Finance Manager to join our team in Walton On Thames.
What will you get to do?
* Proactive business partnership with the local business management, member of local Sales & Operational Planning management team.
* Provide financial expertise and business controlling support (e.g. profitability analysis, cost analysis, support in pricing decisions etc.) to Metsä Tissue’s sales and other business organisations in the UK.
* Contribute proactively to the planned mill investment project (business case calculations and other support towards the project organisation) together with Metsä Tissue’s operations controlling team.
* Coordinate the local financial planning process in cooperation with the colleagues at other regions.
* Ensure sound financial management, administration, and governance of the Metsä Tissue Business for the UK Region.
* Ensure compliance with corporate governance, policies and guidelines (Metsä Tissue & Metsä Group) as well with local laws and regulations.
* Manage the accounting and tax matters of Metsä Tissue UK legal entity with the support of the colleagues from West region and Metsä’s shared service center (SSC).
* Manage cash, liquidity, working capital, funding and tax planning together with the colleagues at West region and Metsä Group treasury.
What are we expecting of you?
* 10 years experience in a similar role.
* Self-driven and self-motivated, with a passion to achieve objectives and support drive business performance.
* Proactive approach with strong continuous improvement experience and skills.
* Structured approach with fine attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills.
* Excellent communication skills, ideally within a matrix-based global organisation.
* Strong networking skills with experience working cross-functionally.
An international growth business – build a successful career at Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil-free raw materials. With us, you’ll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.
Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.
Other benefits include:
* A compelling brand and company with true sustainability platform.
* An attractive benefits package, including competitive salary, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme, and comprehensive death in service benefit.
* Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office.
* A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* You can count on our commitment to your growth and development. Training, mentoring and coaching tailored to each individual’s development needs.
* Membership of the Me @ Metsä reward platform providing access to discounts and offers from 100’s of popular retailers.
* Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential support 24/7 including financial, legal and wellbeing support.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free On-site parking.
Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works
This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.
Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview.
Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.
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What happens next?
Click on the link above to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your CV and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.
We wish you the best of luck!
Career in the new era means regenerative work – we want to pass on a healthier planet to future generations. As a major player, Metsä Group enables change. We need to challenge our thinking, learn new things and work together with an open mind. Regenerative forestry and sustainable business create a range of opportunities for professionals of various fields. With us, everyone can be just the way they are. Everyone is given opportunities and space to grow, develop and flourish in their career. Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!
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