Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Head of Finance
Huhtamaki currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Finance to lead the financial, operational, and governance framework of Huhtamaki AG's Principal Company operating model. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile transformation, driving profitability, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across a global network.
Your opportunity
The Head of Finance, Huhtamaki AG, is responsible for the end-to-end design, governance, and performance of the Principal Company (buy–sell) operating model. The successful candidate will drive scalable, compliant, and profitable operations across regions, integrating Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, and Systems to drive operational excellence and profitability.
Where you'll be
This role is preferably based in Zug, Switzerland or Espoo, Finland, and includes occasional travel to the UAE.
What you'll be doing
Support the global project team in the implementation of the Principal Company operating model, leading change management activities across business units and key stakeholder groups.
Lead weekly S&OP and inventory planning processes across regions, fostering effective governance, alignment, and collaboration throughout the supply chain network.
Design and implement supply chain and warehousing solutions that support business growth while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including EUDR and EPR.
Monitor end-to-end supply chain profitability and provide leadership for Customer Service operations within Huhtamaki AG.
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities, while developing and enhancing management information systems that support the operating model.
Ensure robust VAT compliance, balance sheet integrity, and hedging processes, while managing statutory, IFRS, and management reporting requirements.
Lead transfer pricing and credit insurance activities, delivering profitability insights, business case evaluations, and financial performance analysis.
Own customer and supplier onboarding processes, while driving ERP development initiatives and continuous process improvement.
Act as a key partner to IT, Global Tax, and Global Treasury teams, supporting system governance, incident management, and process optimization.
Define and develop the operating model footprint, leading business onboarding activities and supporting cross-regional strategic initiatives.
Establish and strengthen internal controls and compliance frameworks, partnering with Treasury and Insurance teams to effectively manage business risks.
What you'll bring to the role
Extensive finance leadership experience spanning accounting, financial reporting, business performance, and profitability management.
A proactive, forward-thinking, and collaborative approach, coupled with the energy and resilience to drive change in a complex global environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions and geographies.
Deep expertise in buy-sell and intercompany operating models, including transfer pricing and tax considerations.
Experience within supply chain management, inventory planning, and S&OP processes.
Proven track record in ERP implementation, systems development, and process design.
Strong analytical capabilities with a focus on performance, business improvement, and value creation.
Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to lead and inspire teams and stakeholders in a global matrix organization.
Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the confidence and credibility to communicate effectively with senior leadership and C-level stakeholders.
German language skills would also be highly desirable
Willingness to travel internationally as required.
If this sounds like you then please apply prior to the deadline of Wednesday 7th October. Please note, we will be reviewing applications as and when they come, therefore, we advise not to delay your application.
What we offer in return
A meaningful opportunity to shape Huhtamaki AG, with exposure to senior level stakeholders globally, as well as the opportunity to travel.
Development opportunities: We care for each other and want our talent to thrive and develop.
Responsible employer: Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We believe diverse teams fuel innovation and invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe and included.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
Skills Required
- Extensive finance leadership experience across accounting, financial reporting, business performance, and profitability management
- Experience leading change in a complex global environment
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across functions and geographies
- Expertise in buy-sell and intercompany operating models, including transfer pricing and tax considerations
- Experience with supply chain management, inventory planning, and S&OP processes
- Proven experience in ERP implementation, systems development, and process design
- Strong analytical capabilities focused on performance, business improvement, and value creation
- Leadership experience in a global matrix organization
- Fluent English, written and spoken
- German language skills
- Willingness to travel internationally as required
Huhtamaki Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huhtamaki and has not been reviewed or approved by Huhtamaki.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with dental and vision options, and employer contributions toward premiums are portrayed as generous. Feedback suggests this breadth makes the overall package feel competitive for many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, with certain groups also having access to a pension and even deferred compensation. Feedback suggests these features stand out positively in a manufacturing context.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and generous parental leave are emphasized alongside meaningful PTO accruals. Feedback suggests this leave structure strengthens perceived total rewards even where base pay is viewed as only fair.
Huhtamaki Insights
What We Do
Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030. We are a participant in the UN Global Compact and EcoVadis has awarded Huhtamaki with the Gold medal for performance in sustainability. To play our part in managing climate change, we have set science-based targets that have been approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. With 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage we operate in 37 countries and 103 operating locations around the world. Our values Care Dare Deliver guide our decisions and help our team of around 18 000 employees make a difference where it matters. Our 2023 net sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and our parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet on www.huhtamaki.com
