Stora Enso is a global leader in renewable materials with a strong focus on packaging. Our purpose is to replace non-renewable materials with renewable solutions. Together with our customers, we design and deliver competitive, high-quality packaging materials and solutions, made from fresh and recycled fibers, accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy. Stora Enso has approximately 19,000 employees and our sales in 2025 were EUR 9.3 billion.
We believe that diversity strengthens our competitiveness and leads to better decision‑making. Diverse teams with different backgrounds help us explore new perspectives and challenge our ways of thinking. We actively work to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer that follows non‑discriminatory practices.
We are now looking for a Junior Controller to join our team in Tallinn on a fixed-term contract
As a Junior Controller, you will be responsible for:
- Operate as Finance business partner for Business Area/Business Unit entity or group function
- Support controlling and financial reporting processes for entity/function in scope of responsibility
- Support efficient and accurate closing, analysis and reporting related activities for the entity/ function
- Contribute to efficient and accurate forecasting and budgeting process in entity/ function
- Proactively find opportunities, suggest actions and drive change to continuously improve and harmonize end-to-end controlling processes
- Support process automation and other development projects
- Support in ad hoc analyses to main stakeholders
- Substitution as defined in the current valid substitution plan in the team
Qualifications:
- Education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (economy high school diploma/university degree)
- 1-2 years of professional experience in business controlling or finance area
- Understanding of basic accounting processes
- Understanding of controlling processes (entity closing and operative financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting)
- Ability to build inter-relationships both internally and externally with various parts of the organization
- Adaptable team member with proactive and business-driven approach, capable of taking responsibility and achieving targets by set deadlines
- Good knowledge of Excel, good knowledge of SAP, OneStream and Power BI would be an advantage
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to operate in a matrix organization in international environment
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
What we offer
By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing. This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027
How can you apply for this role?
You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. Please submit you application latest by November 15th.
Questions can be directed to Kaidi Merilo (Senior Manager, Controlling Services) kaidi.merilo[at]storaenso.com
Skills Required
- Education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; economy high school diploma or university degree
- 1–2 years of professional experience in business controlling or finance
- Basic accounting process knowledge
- Knowledge of controlling processes, including entity closing, operational financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Ability to build internal and external relationships across the organization
- Adaptable, proactive, business-driven approach with ability to take responsibility and meet deadlines
- Good knowledge of Excel
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in an international matrix organization
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Knowledge of SAP, OneStream, and Power BI
What We Do
Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Sustainability and responsible business practices are deeply embedded in our strategy. Our low-carbon, fiber-based products are renewable and recyclable. They offer solutions to climate change and promote positive impacts on the environment, thus enabling our customers to become more eco-friendly. We employ some 22,000 people. Our shares are listed on the Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Stockholm (STE A, STE R) stock exchanges. In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs
