Title:  Director, F&A Development

We are now looking for a Director, F&A Development to join our Finance & Accounting team.

You will play a key role as a member of the finance management team, driving the development and execution of strategic initiatives. This position is a cross-functional role offering a significant opportunity to build strong collaborative networks while providing support to regional and global finance teams.  This position is based at our headquarters in Helsinki.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Market Analysis and Strategic direction: Analyzes Finance market trends and developments continuously, developing and owning F&A (Finance & Accounting) Roadmap to enhance global F&A processes and systems including Sustainability.
• Process Improvement and Optimization: Define opportunities based on external insights & business needs to streamline and improve finance related processes and workflows.
• Collaboration with Key Stakeholders: Secures commitment from and collaborates with senior leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement innovative F&A processes and tools in an agile way, while driving growth, profitability, productivity, and sustainability reporting initiatives. Be counterparty to develop end-to-end processes as well Sustainability reporting processes.
• Global Alignment and Compliance: Oversees the global F&A roadmap, ensuring that programs and projects are aligned with business goals, competitive in the market, and compliant with company policies, legal requirements, and relevant regulations.
• Expert Guidance for Teams: Provides expertise, mentorship, and guidance to global and regional F&A teams, including cross-functional teams.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepares reports and analyses for both global and regional purposes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Program/Project Leadership: Leads and manages global programs and projects aimed at developing and implementing F&A processes, systems, and tools, including sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Team Leadership: Directs a global Finance Process Development team, fostering a collaborative environment to drive continuous improvement and successful execution of F&A initiatives.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Minimum of 7 years progressive Finance leadership experience
• University degree (preferred Finance or Economics)
• Advanced project management expertise
• Influencing and negotiation proficiency
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Expert knowledge of financial systems (e.g., SAP S/4 Hana)
• Ability to engage with senior leaders, offering strategic insights and facilitating decision-making.
• Strong understanding of the strategic role of finance within a global organization, with the ability to assess and communicate its impact on overall business objectives and performance.

What you can expect from us: 

• Environment where you can develop your expertise and perform at your best.
• An excellent opportunity to be part of Kemira’s sustainability-driven transformation for profitable growth.
• Professional and collaborative colleagues in a multicultural working environment.
• Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote in a hybrid work culture.

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

For more information please contact Tuula Appelqvist, SVP, Finance and Accounting (tuula.appelqvist@kemira.com). Please apply with CV and cover letter at www.kemira.com/Careers no later than April 11, 2025.