Swissport is a global leader in airport ground services, specializing in cargo handling, lounge management, and fueling operations. We provide essential support to airlines, ensuring smooth and efficient airport experiences for both passengers and aircraft worldwide.
Job summary:
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Business Controller to join our finance team in a permanent role. In this role, you’ll join a thriving local team where collaboration and dedication are at the heart of everything we do — while still making time to enjoy the journey together. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in financial planning and controlling. This role requires a professional who can demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel skills, resilience under pressure, and the ability to drive financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
While the primary focus will be on the subsidiary’s financial operations, this role also involves collaboration with regional and group finance teams to ensure alignment with broader corporate strategies.
Why this role is a great opportunity:
This role offers excellent opportunities for personal development. You’ll gain experience in financial strategy and decision-making while continuously refining your technical and analytical skills.
Enhance your expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, with a focus on driving real business outcomes.
Work alongside a skilled finance team in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your contributions are recognized and valued.
This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the financial performance of the subsidiary, while helping to improve internal processes and drive efficiencies.
While we understand that you may not check every box on the experience list, we believe in the power of proactivity, drive, mindset, and attitude. If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!
Key responsibilities:
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Manage monthly reporting, ensuring accurate data, timely submission, and thorough variance analysis and perform ad-hoc analyses.
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Prepares and manages annual budgets, forecasts, and business plans, ensuring precision and timely delivery. Including P&L, BS and CFF.
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Prepares weekly reports
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Apply advanced Excel skills for financial modelling, scenario analysis, and data-driven decision-making, use ERP and reporting systems.
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Handling and managing the procurement of the local subsidiary.
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Participate on the cash flow forecasting.
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Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of internal controls to ensure adherence to financial regulations and corporate policies.
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Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation.
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Provide coverage for team members during absences to ensure business continuity and deadlines are met.
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Collaborate with regional and group teams to ensure alignment in financial reporting and planning.
Key Qualifications:
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Strong knowledge on reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting. (P&L, BS & CFF)
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Demonstrate resilience in managing tight deadlines, high-pressure situations, and complex financial scenarios.
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field (master’s or similar preferred).
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in controlling, reporting and planning.
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Proficiency in financial management and ERP systems such as SAP or OneStream.
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Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis.
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Experience with cash flow management (CFF), internal controls, and financial compliance.
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Fluency in Finnish and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Good knowledge of IFRS and local Finnish taxation/financial regulations.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and deliver results under pressure.
Personal Attributes:
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Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized.
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Proactive and results-driven mindset.
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Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-focused approach.
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Excellent team player who can work effectively with colleagues across different departments and regions with the ability to work independently.
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Resilient and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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The position requires a spotless background, as working at the airport necessitates passing a security clearance.
We will start reviewing applications as they come and fill the position as soon as we have found a suitable candidate. Please apply the soonest.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Please send your CV and cover letter, including your salary expectation by July 9, 2025.
Additional information: [email protected]