Expert, Internal Controls

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We are now looking for an Expert, Internal Controls to join our team in Wrocław UPM Business HUB, Poland.

Greetings from your future manager 

"Welcome to Internal Controls team in UPM- you will have a great opportunity to understand UPM processes in a great team and work together to enhance the Internal Controls framework!"- Brindusa Carlan, Senior Manager in Internal Controls

What you will do

• Design, monitor, test and improve internal controls over financial reporting in line with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations
• Maintain guidelines and procedures relating to internal controls
• Identify, assess and monitor existing and emerging risks
• Ensure that controls are fully embedded in the design of business and finance processes
• Define the control responsibilities and carry out the monitoring tasks, follow-up corrective actions
• Support UPM Finance in the SAP Authorization and manage SAP SoD monitoring process
• Build effective relationships across the group, and actively network with key partners to assess suitability of internal control design
• Prepare various analyses to support internal and external audit and reporting
• Assist with the implementation of new internal controls, provide trainings on internal controls

Who you are  

• You have a first degree in accounting or economics
• You have at least 5 years relevant professional experience in accounting or financial audit
• You have a strong understanding of the primary business processes including Financial Close, Lead to Cash, Source to Pay, Record to Report, Inventory, Fixed Assets, etc.
• You have hands-on experience with SAP Segregation of Duties (SoD) and GRC tools
• You have ability to work effectively across business and functions and bring stakeholders together to solve problems and build consensus
• You have ability to manage multiple initiatives at one time and prioritize appropriately
• You can influence, lead trainings and drive sustainable change
• You are fluent in English

This is what we offer to you 

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information 

The position holder will report to the Senior Manager in Internal Controls.

This job requires regular work from office every week in hybrid working model (3 days per week from the office).

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV in English latest till June 28, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +48123999499.

If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/  

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, a Human Resources Service Center in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 600 professionals in customer, supplier and financial services.

What makes us unique? The Finnish leadership culture encourages people in personal growth and self-development, and our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage – are visible in our everyday work. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM

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