Controller

Controller – part time

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 19,000 people.

Our global Finance Operations carries out accounting and controlling tasks and provides financial services in multiple areas. We value accuracy, collaboration, and innovation in the world of finance.

Career for a better climate. Every day .

We are now looking for a Controller for a part-time position to join our team in Ostrava, Czechia .

As our Controlling team role in Ostrava has grown significantly, we are looking for a temporary part-time team member to strengthen the team during this period of growth.

The main purpose of this role is to support in controlling and closing tasks during peak workload while the future team setup continues to evolve and stabilize.

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week , offered on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027.

The role is a great opportunity for a professional looking for flexible working opportunities to join a growing Controlling team and contribute to its day-to-day activities while we continue to establish and optimize the future team structure.

As a Controller , you will be responsible for:

• •Support controlling and financial reporting processes for entity/function in scope of responsibility
• •Contribute to efficient and accurate closing, analysis, planning and reporting related activities for the entity/ function
• •Collaborate with other Finance Operations processes Record to Report (RtR), Purchase to Pay (PtP), Order to Cash (OtC)
• •Ensure Stora Enso Finance processes and policies are applied in entity/ function
• •Proactively find opportunities, suggest actions and drive change to continuously improve and harmonize end-to-end controlling processes
• •Drive and contribute to process automation and other development projects
• •Ensure close co-operation and communication with entity/ function and key stakeholders in Finance and other functions
• •Support and train stakeholders in controlling related matters

Qualifications:

• •Education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (economy high school diploma/university degree)
• •Experience in controlling, management reporting or accounting
• •Good understanding of controlling processes (entity closing and operative financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting)
• •Knowledge of controlling tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, SAP, OneStream, Power BI)
• •Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• •Ability to operate in a matrix organization in international environment
• •Good communication skills and business-oriented mindset
• •Fluent in English (written and spoken) at least B2 level

What we offer

By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally. You will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Role specific opportunities/things that we offer:

• •modern office in Ostrava - we apply hybrid model
• •5 weeks of vacation per year
• •lunch cards 160 CZK
• •commuting allowance
• •cafeteria
• •pension insurance
• •annual bonus
• •part time job, 20 hours per week, fixed term contract until 30.6.2027

How can you apply for this role?

You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. We hope to hear from you by 15 October 2026 .

Depending on the role, we might invite you to a (video) interview and/or aptitude tests. Also, our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference, and health checks as well as a drug test.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact TA partner Julia Zigmund, julia.zigmund@storaenso.com