Operations Controller, Finance

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earths natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, youre supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 08/31/2026

Introduction:

The Operations Controller will be responsible for financial controlling activities for Operations in the Rubber & Poly-Met Factory. The role will support factory management through operative and financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, compliance monitoring and business performance improvement initiatives.

Team you belong to

The person will join a team of experts dedicated to deliver results and who are passionate about organizational commitment.

You will work closely with internal & external stakeholders, such as Planning, Production, Technical Service, Procurement, etc. The team members are sitting across the globe.

What Youll Do

• Prepare operational and financial reports as per Supply Chain and factory management requirements.
• Monitor financial performance against plan, analyse variances and recommend actions to optimise costs and improve financial performance.
• Lead and support the annual budgeting process, quarterly estimates, monthly rolling forecasts and mid-month updates with factory management.
• Actively participate in product cost analysis, monitor cost changes and assess the financial impact of such changes.
• Monitor standard cost and activity rates in relation to factory operational costs and raw material costs.
• Analyse the accuracy and quality of manufacturing operational processes and recommend improvement proposals.
• Ensure financial compliance across factory operations and maintain adequate internal controls.
• Provide financial insights and support to Operations for effective decision-making and control implementation.
• Liaise with the Operations team to monitor inventory movement, ensure accuracy of inventory transactions, investigate discrepancies and reconcile system inventory records with physical stock.
• Review and control production work-in-progress and support accurate reporting of inventory and production-related costs.
• Provide financial support for capital investment decisions and monitor approved budget versus actual spending.
• Manage controlling-related master data in line with global standards.
• Work closely with global teams to support process harmonisation across the business.
• Guide the market area finance team in maintaining accounting processes aligned with operational process changes.
• Monitor factory internal KPIs and business KPIs, highlighting key trends, risks and improvement areas.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support as required by management.

• 6–10 years of controlling experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• MBA qualification or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Exposure to and working knowledge of SAP & Power BI.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with Operations teams and other stakeholders.
• Good English skills, both written and verbal.
  Whats In It For You
• It would be a good opportunity for an individual to use his/her knowledge and skills to relate to floor activities and work on developing himself/herself and the processes.
• Also, we provide a learning environment to support professional growth for an individual.

• Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, meal benefits, car/bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• A thriving culture – we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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