• Developing and implementing 3-year financial strategies that align with the company's global business objectives.
• Providing strategic financial guidance to the regional and functional leaders.
• Identifying and assessing financial risks and opportunities for the global business segment.

• Leading the annual operating plan process and long-term financial planning for the global business segment.
• Conducting financial analysis and modelling to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Monitoring and analyzing financial performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Driving operational and commercial performance improvements across the business and functions.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, regional leaders, and external partners.
• Communicating financial performance and insights to stakeholders effectively.
• Working closely with businesses to make informed business decisions.
• Building deep understanding of the organization's financial overview, value drivers and effective operating model.
• Driving improvement and supporting change management processes.

• Overseeing the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Providing timely, accurate and relevant financial information, reporting and analysis to the key business users and decision makers that assist them in optimizing performance and results.
• Ensuring compliance with global and local financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Coordinating with external auditors and manage the audit process for the global business segment.
• Establishing robust internal controls to protect corporate assets and to achieve targeted return on capital projects.
• Ensuring that Huhtamaki values, ethical standards and legal compliance is followed and and the company's interests are protected.

• Developing and maintaining robust IT and financial systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Driving cost management initiatives and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Collaborating with regional finance teams to ensure consistency and alignment in financial practices.
• Owning and driving working capital minimization ensuring optimization of inventory, receivables, debts, payables, and capital projects to maximize return on investment and maximize the cash flow.

• Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing global finance team.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the finance team.

• A tertiary qualification in Controlling, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in finance, with significant experience in a leadership role within a global organization.
• Strong understanding of global financial regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proven track record of strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in successfully leading transformation and change.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Proven track record of achieving results, delivering on plans, and implementing sustainable strategies leading to improved organizational performance.
• Proactiveness to continuously finding solutions to various challenges, improving our ways of working.
• Ability to analyze data and details and developing insights supporting business decisions.
• Alignment with Huhtamaki’s values of Care, Dare and Deliver, and passion for caring about food, people and the planet.