We are looking for a new Head of Internal Controls. As the leader of the Group Internal Controls function you will be based in Ahlstrom´s global Headquarters Hub in Helsinki, managing the company`s group internal control processes and procedures to ensure alignment with appropriate laws and regulations.

Leadership and improvement management

• Define, establish, validate and communicate the Internal control strategy and SoD
• Lead the financial risk identification and definition process for any process or organizational change
• Lead financial risk compliance processes, ie risk monitoring and review, periodic access review, Internal Controls and SoD KPI reporting
• Support external financial audit and coordination of External Audit activities in the area of Internal Controls
• Ensure end-to-end access management processes/solutions adhere to implemented global standards across Finance Shared Service centers, Divisions and local / site organisation
• Own relevant process documentation for Internal Controls, SoD, Shared Service Financial Compliance standards and ensure it is up to date and shared within agreed timeline
• Support the identification and implementation of process / solution improvement opportunities and scope extensions
• Act as an escalation point for Finance Managers, Group Finance, Business & Operations Controlling, CFO or other key internal stakeholders & external Auditors
• Provide cost and resource requirements for internal control / financial risk compliance process optimization initiatives as budget inputs
• Drive continuous improvement projects to achieve an agile and customer centric mindset

Governance, stakeholder and controls

• Ensure Internal controls and external Audit compliance with focus entities on Financial Shared Services compliance
• Support the work of the Group Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee.
• Interact with External auditors and key internal stakeholders (EMT members, Group Finance, Country / Regional SSC Finance managers, Business & Operations Controlling, Internal Audit, IT, Commercial and Operational Leaders)

Project management

• Day-to-day management of assigned activities
• Set clearly defined objectives for projects & SSC / Country Finance teams, ensuring appropriate alignment with performance/quality standards defined in relevant Service Level Agreements.
• Monitor the performance of assigned project team members against agreed targets, taking corrective action to improve individual performance where necessary.
• Technical guidance and hands-on project management as required

Budget management

• Provision of cost and resource requirements for an efficient Internal Controls Budget input

• 8+ years of experience in either Audit or Internal controls
• Preferably experience as people manager
• Experience in Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• Experience in standard SAP modules (e.g. FI/CO) required
• Experience in Shared services environment
• Experience in Global Matrix organisation
• Relevant university degree (preferably Finance/Accounting/Economics)
• Good knowledge of MS office & SAP
• Hands on experience with Internal Controls (ICIF / COSO) Framework
• Strong Internal Control mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English at all levels
• Willingness to travel (: 20-25%)
• Growth mindset
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in SAP GRC Module is an advantage