MAKE A +DIFFERENCE AT KRATON!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.
We are looking to hire

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in business reporting or operational controlling preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as with the plant team to meet expected deadlines and goals in a global multicultural environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft software (MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) combined with experience in SAP.
• Ability to perform financial and production costing analytics related to the financial results and forecasts.
• Understanding of financial accounting principles and standards.
• Fluent Finnish and English.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to impact and influence leadership’s decision making process.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• University degree in Accounting/Finance or Business Administration, MBA, or equivalent.
  Are you interested in the role?
  If you are excited about the opportunity and recognize yourself in the description, please express your interest by sending your CV and application in PDF format by Sunday 27th April 2025.
  The candidate selected from outside the company will be subject to an occupational health check with drug screening within the first month of employment.
  For further information, feel free to contact
  Jukka Huuska, Finance Director, jukka.huuska@kraton.com
  or
  Vesa Pirnes, Plant Manager Oulu, vesa.pirnes@kraton.com
  Read more about Kraton: www.kraton.com
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  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
  Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.
  Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Responsible for month end closing activities.
• Provides site analytics and reporting.
• Manage forecast and budget processes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and financial controls.
• Manages ad hoc analysis around fixed and variable cost targets.
• Partners with local site leadership team.
• Engage plant personnel toward operational excellence and continuous improvement via financial coaching
• Provides necessary support to other Finance functional groups.
• Preforms finance analysis and guidance related to capital and strategic projects.
• Participates in any necessary assessments related to contract negotiations.
• Support local HR and IT functions as needed

At Kraton, we offer you

• A dynamic, friendly and development-oriented working community, where you have the opportunity to take responsibility, develop and improve your skills
• A local and international environment, where working with the global Finance team creates the opportunity to learn Finance practices between different countries
• Good employee benefits, such as
• the annual Smartum sports and culture benefit
• a company bike benefit
• the opportunity to participate in sports events during the year with employer support
• comprehensive occupational health care
• lunch benefits
• active recreational activities
• Competitive pay and bonus scheme
• A hybrid working model, with the possibility to work remotely for 2 days a week
• We also reward our staff for long service after 10, 20, 30 and even 40 years of service. Whatever the length of service, we remember those who have reached 50 and 60 years of age with gifts of appreciation.