Controller

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, 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. We employ approximately 19,000 people.

Our global Finance Operations carries out accounting tasks and provides financial services in multiple areas. We value accuracy, collaboration, and innovation in the world of finance.

Career for a better climate. Every day.   

We are now looking for a Controller to join our team in Ostrava, Czechia.

As a Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Operate as Finance business partner for Business Area/Business Unit  entity or group function   

• Lead or support controlling and financial reporting processes for entity/function in scope of responsibility

• Own and ensure efficient and accurate closing, analysis and reporting related activities for the entity/ function

• Contribute and drive efficient and accurate forecasting and budgeting process in entity/ function

• Represent entity/function for requests from other Finance Operations processes Record to Report (RtR), Purchase to Pay (PtP), Order to Cash (OtC)

• Ensure Stora Enso Finance processes and policies are implemented and applied in entity/ function

• Proactively find opportunities, suggest actions and drive change to continuously improve and harmonize end-to-end controlling processes

• Drive and contribute to process automation and other development projects

• Ensure close co-operation and communication with entity/ function and key stakeholders in Finance and other functions

• Support and train stakeholders in controlling related matters

Qualifications:

• Education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field  (economy high school diploma/university degree)

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in controlling, management reporting or accounting

• Good understanding of controlling processes (entity closing and operative financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting)

• Good knowledge of controlling tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, SAP, OneStream, Power BI)

• Experience of driving process improvements and harmonization

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Ability to operate in a matrix organization in international environment

• Good communication skills and business-oriented mindset

• Fluent in English (written and spoken) at least B2  level

What we offer  

By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally. You will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Role specific opportunities/things that we offer: 

• modern office in Ostrava - we apply hybrid model, 2-3 days/week in the office

• 5 weeks of vacation per year

• permanent work contract

• lunch cards 160 CZK

• commuting allowance

• cafeteria

• pension insurance

• annual bonus

How can you apply for this role?

You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by 8 June, 2026.

Due to the English-speaking hiring manager, please send your CV in English. Thank you.

Depending on the role, we might invite you to a (video) interview and/or aptitude tests. Also, our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference, and health checks as well as a drug test. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact TA partner Lucie Staňková, [email protected].