Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future.  By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.  Want to join the ride? Financial Controller Are you a proactive and analytical finance professional ready to take full ownership of financial operations in a dynamic, international environment? Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the financial activities of a legal entity in Gdynia, Poland. This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead the financial foundation of a newly carved-out business, taking full ownership of its financial operations and ensuring a smooth transition into an independent legal entity. Success in this role requires a strong command of local statutory reporting, tax and VAT regulations, and audit processes, combined with the ability to operate within a global corporate framework. You will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, compliance and performance, while supporting strategic decision-making and business growth. As a key member of the global finance team, you’ll thrive in this role by managing both local and international financial requirements, partnering with auditors and tax authorities and driving continuous improvement across financial processes. RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Lead financial operations for the newly established legal entity, ensuring compliance with local regulations and Wärtsilä policies.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports in accordance with Polish statutory requirements.</li><li>Manage financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, including consolidation and variance analysis.</li><li>Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization.</li><li>Support investment decisions through business case development, financial modelling and scenario analysis.</li><li>Oversee cash flow management, taxation and statutory compliance.</li><li>Ensure accurate VAT reporting and compliance with Polish tax regulations.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and tax authorities, ensuring smooth audit processes and timely responses.</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and performance monitoring across the Gas Solutions Business Unit.</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies and project controlling standards.</li><li>Identify and mitigate financial risks in collaboration with project stakeholders.</li></ul> DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE <ul><li>M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Experience in company controlling with a strong analytical mindset.</li><li>Expertise from ERP and reporting systems (SAP, HFM, Qlikview, PowerBI preferred).</li><li>Proven ability to quickly learn and master new tools and systems.</li><li>Flexible and eager to grow in line with evolving business needs, while managing time pressure and tight deadlines.</li></ul>  LOCATION: <ul><li>Gdynia, Poland</li></ul>   Last application date: 31/10/2025  At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.  Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Financial Controller

Wärtsilä is an innovative&nbsp;technology company known for&nbsp;being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised&nbsp;and sustainable future. &nbsp;By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.&nbsp; Want to join the ride?&nbsp;Financial Controller&nbsp;Are you a proactive and analytical finance professional ready to take full ownership of financial operations in a dynamic, international environment? Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is seeking a&nbsp;Financial Controller&nbsp;to lead the financial activities of a legal entity in&nbsp;Gdynia, Poland.&nbsp;This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead the financial foundation of a newly carved-out business, taking full ownership of its financial operations and ensuring a smooth transition into an independent legal entity. Success in this role requires a strong command of local statutory reporting, tax and VAT regulations, and audit processes, combined with the ability to operate within a global corporate framework. You will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, compliance and performance, while supporting strategic decision-making and business growth.&nbsp;As a key member of the global finance team, you’ll thrive in this role by managing both local and international financial requirements, partnering with auditors and tax authorities and driving continuous improvement across financial processes.&nbsp;RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;<ul><li>Lead financial operations for the newly established legal entity, ensuring compliance with local regulations and Wärtsilä policies.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports in accordance with Polish statutory requirements.</li><li>Manage financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, including consolidation and variance analysis.</li><li>Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization.</li><li>Support investment decisions through business case development, financial modelling and scenario analysis.</li><li>Oversee cash flow management, taxation and statutory compliance.</li><li>Ensure accurate VAT reporting and compliance with Polish tax regulations.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and tax authorities, ensuring smooth audit processes and timely responses.</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and performance monitoring across the Gas Solutions Business Unit.</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies and project controlling standards.</li><li>Identify and mitigate financial risks in collaboration with project stakeholders.</li></ul>&nbsp;DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE&nbsp;<ul><li>M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Experience in company controlling with a strong analytical mindset.</li><li>Expertise from ERP and reporting systems (SAP, HFM, Qlikview, PowerBI preferred).</li><li>Proven ability to quickly learn and master new tools and systems.</li><li>Flexible and eager to grow in line with evolving business needs, while managing time pressure and tight deadlines.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;LOCATION:&nbsp;<ul><li>Gdynia, Poland</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Last application date: 31/10/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.&nbsp; Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.&nbsp;This is Wärtsilä&nbsp;Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.&nbsp;

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