Accountant/Process Controller, Record-to-Close

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We are now looking for an Accountant/Process Controller, Record-to-Close to join our Global Accounting and Reporting services team for a fixed term position during 1.7.2026-28.2.2028. The position is located in Tampere, Finland or in Wroclaw, Poland.

Greetings from your future manager

“Would you like to join our team of dedicated finance professionals and start a fulfilling career path at UPM? Here, your skills and expertise will be highly valued as you make a meaningful impact. As part of our global team, you will ensure high quality and timely execution of financial services and contributing development initiatives. Take the next step in your professional journey and submit your application today!" – Paula Kivelä, Process Manager, Financial Control 

What you will do

• Driving high-quality and timely execution of Record-to-Close process, taking full ownership of end-to-end process delivery and ensuring the accuracy of reported financial information in own area
• Ensuring integrity, accuracy and compliance of financial and management reporting by taking full ownership and accountability
• Perform complex accounting tasks in own area, focusing especially on Group, Statutory and Tax reporting
• Contributing to projects and process development enhancing data quality and efficiency
• Collaborating closely with outsourcing partners and internal stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships to drive operational excellence

Who you are

You are a self-directed finance professional with a solution-oriented mindset. Your analytical skills, record to report process understanding and prioritizing capabilities contribute to the success of the whole team. To succeed in this role:

• You have at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience in accounting and reporting processes
• You have good analytical skills and the ability to understand and conceptualize complex processes and data flows
• You have good collaboration, influencing and team working skills with a flexible, positive and proactive attitude towards change and a global work environment
• You have good IT skills. In addition to normal MS Office tools, experience of SAP ECC and or S/4 and visualization tools such as PowerBI are considered an asset
• You are comfortable using English as working language
• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in finance, preferably in accounting, taxation or business administration
• Experience of similar industry and business processes are considered as an asset

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative. 
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information

For further information about the role, please contact Paula Kivelä, Process Manager, Record-to-Close, [email protected] or tel. +358504621669 on Monday 8.6.2026 between 15.00-16.00 EET or Monday 15.6.2026 between 14.00-15.00 EET.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by June 17, 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 Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +358204146600.

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.

If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/

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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