Assistant Controller

at  Orion Corporation

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

We are looking for a proactive Assistant Controller to strengthen Orion’s Business Planning and Analytics team.
In this role, you support with financial processes, take ownership of the tasks and systems, have a hands-on attitude and possess a keen eye for development.

As an Assistant Controller, you are responsible for the following tasks:

• Support division controlling in selected controlling and finance duties
• Assist in monthly closing and rolling planning processes
• Work closely with key stakeholders in finance, operations and business
• Support in SAP S4 Hana project rollout
• Orion’s other financial administration tasks and/or projects as part of the Business Planning and Analytics department

The position is permanent and you will report to Head of Business Control, Generics and Consumer Health. We work at Orion in a hybrid manner and your local workstation is in Finland at Espoo office.
If possible, the position will start during December 2024, but we are flexible regarding the start date.

DESCRIPTION OF ORION

Orion is a globally operating Finnish pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being. Orion develops, manufactures and markets human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company is continuously developing new drugs and treatment methods. The core therapy areas of Orion’s pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain.
Orion’s customer base consists mainly of healthcare providers and professionals. Customers include, for example, specialist doctors and general practitioners, veterinarians, pharmacies, hospitals, healthcare centres, clinics and laboratories.
Orion’s products are sold in over a hundred countries. Our product portfolio includes proprietary drugs developed by Orion itself, generic drugs, self-care products - such as non-prescription medicines, vitamins and skincare products - and veterinary medicines and animal well-being products. Orion’s A and B shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

REQUIREMENTS

To succeed in this role, you need to have:

• Degree in Economic Sciences or a related field (or are in final stage studies)
• Proactive and learning approach
• Good interaction and communication skills
• Hands on attitude
• System and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, ppt) skills

We consider it an advantage to have experience in SAP R/3, SAP S4 HANA, SAP BW, SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) or SAP BPC.

#LI-ORION

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.
Orion Corporation operates in more than 30 countries, where we Orionees, 3600 in total, work in all kinds of positions. Among us there are Research Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Engineers and IT Specialists as well as people working in Production, just to mention some examples. We offer diverse and responsible jobs to our personnel in a truly multi-disciplinary work environment. We encourage people to develop their competences and offer opportunities to affect the job description and creating their own career path at Orion. We are searching for top talents who are ready to share our passion for the work that we do

As an Assistant Controller, you are responsible for the following tasks:

• Support division controlling in selected controlling and finance duties
• Assist in monthly closing and rolling planning processes
• Work closely with key stakeholders in finance, operations and business
• Support in SAP S4 Hana project rollout
• Orion’s other financial administration tasks and/or projects as part of the Business Planning and Analytics departmen

To succeed in this role, you need to have:

• Degree in Economic Sciences or a related field (or are in final stage studies)
• Proactive and learning approach
• Good interaction and communication skills
• Hands on attitude
• System and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, ppt) skill