Junior Controller

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