Manager, Business Accounting and Reporting

UPM is hiring a Manager, Business Accounting and Reporting in Tampere, Finland. Level rates it ; you can apply on UPM.

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We are now looking for a Manager, Business Accounting and Reporting to join our Finance and Control team. This permanent position is located in Tampere, Finland.  

Greetings from your future manager 

“Looking for a leadership role where you can make a visible impact on both people and performance?

In this position you will lead a team providing Business Accounting and Reporting services to several UPM businesses while ensuring high-quality financial reporting, compliance, and operational excellence. Working closely with Business Control and other key stakeholders, you will combine strong accounting expertise with people leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

You will play an important role in developing your team, contributing finance transformation initiatives, and leveraging modern technologies to enhance reporting and analytics. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape service delivery, strengthen stakeholder partnerships, and ensure accounting and reporting processes support business success.

If you are passionate about developing people, build strong stakeholder relationships, and driving meaningful change in a dynamic global environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.” – Emmi Mäntylä, Director, Global Accounting and Reporting

What you will do 

Ensure high quality and compliant Business Accounting and Reporting services for Adhesive Materials, Energy and Specialty Materials businesses

Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting and reporting professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Oversee and ensure the delivery of advanced accounting and reporting activities while maintaining a hands-on approach when needed

Drive continuous improvement and actively contribute to finance transformation initiatives and business projects to enhance accounting and reporting processes

Collaborate closely with Business Control and other key stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery and support business decision-making

Ensure effective governance, stakeholder management, and transparent information sharing within your area of responsibility

Leverage digital solutions, automation, and modern technologies to enhance reporting, analytics, and process efficiency

Who you are 

You are an experienced finance professional with a strong sense of ownership and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. You are comfortable operating in a complex finance environment, applying your expertise to accounting, reporting, and compliance topics while ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and governance. You take initiative, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive topics forward in a dynamic global environment. 

You have deep expertise in financial and management accounting, reporting, and financial analysis

You have proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams

You have strong change management capabilities and coaching skills, ability to understand and lead complexities

You have excellent influencing, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear and actionable insights for stakeholders

You have strong prioritization and decision-making skills, combined with a positive, results-oriented, and solution-focused mindset

Experience of similar industry and business processes are considered as a major asset

You have a growth mindset with a genuine interest in continuous learning and developing both yourself and your team

You are fluent in English, other language skills are a benefit

Proficiency in working with data and systems; experience with ERP environments (e.g. SAP), PBI and advanced Excel skills are expected, while other tools (e.g. OneStream) are considered an asset

You have relevant academic degree in finance and minimum 7 years of experience

Additional information

The position holder will report to Director, Global Accounting and Reporting Services.

For further information about the role, please contact Emmi Mäntylä, Director, Global Accounting and Reporting Services, at email emmi.mantyla@upm.com or tel. +358405595248 on October 22 at 10-11, or October 27 at 13-14 EET.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by November 1, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Services at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.

Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page.

Country specific information

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.  

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How we rate this

Manager, Business Accounting and Reporting at UPM rates 38 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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