Stora Enso is hiring a part-time Controller to join its growing Controlling team in Ostrava, Czechia. The role is 20 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027, supporting controlling and closing tasks during peak workload. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed this vacancy for finance professionals with controlling, management reporting or accounting experience who are looking for flexible working opportunities.
About Stora Enso
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. The company employs approximately 19,000 people.
Stora Enso believes that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Its employer motto sums up this mission: Career for a better climate. Every day.
The Global Finance Operations Team
Stora Enso's global Finance Operations carries out accounting and controlling tasks and provides financial services in multiple areas. The team values accuracy, collaboration and innovation in the world of finance.
Why Stora Enso Is Hiring for This Role
The Controlling team role in Ostrava has grown significantly, and Stora Enso is looking for a temporary part-time team member to strengthen the team during this period of growth.
The main purpose of the role is to support controlling and closing tasks during peak workload while the future team setup continues to evolve and stabilize.
Working Hours and Contract
โฑ๏ธ Part-time position of 20 hours per week.
๐ Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027.
๐ข Based at the Ostrava office, with a hybrid working model.
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 Stora Enso continues to establish and optimize the future team structure.
Your Responsibilities as Controller
๐ Support controlling and financial reporting processes for the entity or function in your scope of responsibility.
๐งฎ Contribute to efficient and accurate closing, analysis, planning and reporting activities for the entity or function.
๐ Collaborate with other Finance Operations processes: Record to Report (RtR), Purchase to Pay (PtP) and Order to Cash (OtC).
๐ Ensure Stora Enso Finance processes and policies are applied in the entity or function.
๐ก Proactively find opportunities, suggest actions and drive change to continuously improve and harmonize end-to-end controlling processes.
๐ค Drive and contribute to process automation and other development projects.
๐ค Ensure close co-operation and communication with the entity or function and key stakeholders in Finance and other functions.
๐ Support and train stakeholders in controlling related matters.
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Education Required
๐ Education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field (an economy high school diploma or a university degree).
Experience and Technical Knowledge
๐ผ Experience in controlling, management reporting or accounting.
๐๏ธ Good understanding of controlling processes: entity closing and operative financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
๐ฅ๏ธ Knowledge of controlling tools and analytics platforms, for example Excel, SAP, OneStream and Power BI.
Skills and Mindset
๐ Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
๐ Ability to operate in a matrix organization in an international environment.
๐ฌ Good communication skills and a business-oriented mindset.
Language Requirement
๐ฃ๏ธ Fluent English, written and spoken, at least at B2 level.
What Stora Enso Offers
By joining Stora Enso, you become part of a diverse working culture that supports you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally. You contribute towards a more sustainable world, and the company supports your physical and mental wellbeing to keep you going safely.
Role Specific Benefits in Ostrava
๐๏ธ Modern office in Ostrava with a hybrid model.
๐ด 5 weeks of vacation per year.
๐ฝ๏ธ Lunch cards of 160 CZK.
๐ Commuting allowance.
๐ Cafeteria benefits.
๐ก๏ธ Pension insurance.
๐ Annual bonus.
โ Part-time job, 20 hours per week, fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027.
What Happens After You Apply
๐ Applications are accepted only through Stora Enso's recruitment tool.
๐ฅ Depending on the role, candidates may be invited to a (video) interview and/or aptitude tests.
โ The recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference and health checks, as well as a drug test.
๐จ Questions about the role can be sent to the TA partner, Julia Zigmund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Stora Enso Controller role in Ostrava full-time?
No. It is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, offered on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027.
Why is this a temporary position?
The Controlling team in Ostrava has grown significantly, and Stora Enso needs a temporary part-time team member to support controlling and closing tasks during peak workload while the future team setup evolves and stabilizes.
Can I work from home?
Stora Enso applies a hybrid model at its modern office in Ostrava, so the role combines office presence with hybrid working.
Which Finance Operations processes will the Controller work with?
The Controller collaborates with Record to Report (RtR), Purchase to Pay (PtP) and Order to Cash (OtC), and supports closing, analysis, planning and reporting for the entity or function in scope.
What education do I need?
Candidates need education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, either an economy high school diploma or a university degree.
Which tools should I know?
Stora Enso asks for knowledge of controlling tools and analytics platforms, for example Excel, SAP, OneStream and Power BI.
What level of English is required?
Fluent written and spoken English at least at B2 level is required.
What benefits come with the role?
Benefits include 5 weeks of vacation per year, lunch cards of 160 CZK, a commuting allowance, cafeteria benefits, pension insurance and an annual bonus.
What does the selection process include?
Depending on the role, Stora Enso may invite candidates to a (video) interview and/or aptitude tests, and the process could include background, reference and health checks as well as a drug test.
Deadline
โณ 10 November 2026
Links
๐ Apply on the Stora Enso careers site: https://storaenso.wd502.myworkdayjobs.com/Stora_Enso_site_opportunities/job/Ostrava/Controller_JR112623/apply
๐ง Questions to TA partner Julia Zigmund: julia.zigmund@storaenso.com
