(Senior) Business Controller, F-35

Patria is a workplace where you build common security. At Patria, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, sea and air, expertise is vital. Quality is in people – in each and every one of us. You make the difference.

Patria is a trusted international provider of customer-centric defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions with a strong growth strategy. For more information, please visit www.patriagroup.com.

We are now searching for an exprienced and business-oriented

(Senior) Business Controller, F-35

to support the performance, growth, and strategic direction of our F-35 business area consisting of F-35 assembly, manufacturing, and maintenance units. The operations are currently in ramp-up phase and in the role, you will have an opportunity to determine and set up financial processes to structures.

In this role, you will act as a key financial partner to business, ensuring strong financial governance, forward‑looking insights, and high‑quality decision support. You will work closely with operational teams, management, and external stakeholders, requiring excellent communication skills, analytical capability, and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business impact.

Preferred location: Tampere or Halli, Jämsä.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Act as a trusted financial partner to business unit leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision‑making.

• Provide proactive analysis on financial performance, risks, opportunities, and business drivers.

• Communicate financial insights clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Support commercial activities, customer negotiations, and contract processes with financial expertise.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the business unit’s monthly performance reporting.

• Drive accuracy and timeliness in financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business strategy and corporate requirements.

• Prepare insightful management reporting packages to support leadership discussions.

Controlling Processes & Compliance

• Develop and maintain controlling frameworks and financial governance for the business.

• Ensure adherence to internal control, accounting, and compliance standards.

• Ensure cost follow-up process is in line with customer requirements and track cost development.

• Manage financial audits and interact with auditors and other external parties as needed.

Operational & Product Costing

• Lead the development of ERP‑based costing structures, cost tracking, and factory controlling processes.

• Support the evolution of cost accounting models to improve transparency and decision‑making.

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and product teams to optimize profitability and cost efficiency.

Stakeholder Interaction

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as operations, sourcing, engineering, and commercial teams.

• Serve as financial counterpart in customer or project‑specific matters requiring dedicated financial support.

• Represent the business in discussions with external stakeholders as needed.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in business controlling, financial planning, or similar senior finance roles.

• Strong business acumen with experience in partnering with operational and commercial teams.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior management and external stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of ERP systems, cost accounting, and manufacturing‑related finance.

• Proactive, analytical, and structured working style.

We offer you 

You have a chance for a long and versatile career with Patria’s unique products and services. In this position, you will have a great opportunity to impact Patria’s international growth and be part of steering our way into the future. 

We offer you personnel benefits, such as an annual performance bonus and vast employment benefits. We have a comprehensive occupational health, which includes e.g. specialists. We also offer free time accident insurance.

Would you like to be part of our story?

You can submit your application through our recruitment system. Please apply by 26.3.2026. We review applications during the application period and selections will be made as soon as suitable candidates are found. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email.

For more information about the position, please contact our recruiter Sari Rantanen

📞 +358 504071231
✉️ [email protected]

We will process your information confidentially. A security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Why work with us?

1. Securing society: We are proud to advance national and international security. It requires a responsible attitude and excellence that guarantees reliability in all conditions

2. You have an impact: At Patria, you have an impact in the content of your work, career development, your clients’ and the whole company's success. You can be as good as you can ever be.

3. Focus on the essential: Do what you love and see the results of your work. You are crucial to us. We want you to be well and live a full life.

4. A great bunch of people: We work in innovative and energetic teams where smiling is allowed. We believe that the best results are achieved in a good atmosphere.