About this role
Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?
We are looking for a Specialist, Marine Currency Hedging and Cash Management to join our Marine Currency Hedging and Cash Management team in Marine Financial Business Services. In this role, your responsibility will be to support effective foreign exchange risk management and hedge accounting across the Marine business.
The preferred location for this permanent position is Vaasa, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work. You will report to Manager, Marine Currency hedging and Cash Management.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Specialist, Marine Currency Hedging and Cash Management your main responsibilities are:
- Identify and mitigate foreign exchange (FX) risk in commercial projects and transactional business by analyzing currency exposures
- Execute currency hedging transactions in cooperation with Group Treasury in accordance with internal policies and guidelines
- Forecast and monitor incoming and outgoing project related payments
- Ensure timely execution of currency hedging activities and related reporting
- Ensure efficient cash flow hedging in compliance with IFRS hedge accounting requirements
- Support and advise Sales, Project Management, Purchase organization and other Marine business stakeholders on foreign exchange risk matters
- Participate in cash management and accounts receivable reporting activities
- Develop and implement tools and processes to enhance currency hedging practices within the responsibility area
Requirements for the position :
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in currency risk management and finance
- Good understanding of foreign exchange rate risk and hedging instruments
- Good understanding of cash management principles and processes
- Good understanding of financial accounting in an international business environment
- Good business and financial understanding with analytical mindset
- Excellent knowledge of SAP
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Strong interest in developing and improving processes and reporting using AI and RPA technologies
Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:
- Good understanding of Wärtsilä’s business and operating environment
- Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is considered an advantage
- Systematic, organized, and structured approach to work
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills combined with a positive and proactive attitude
Contact & next steps
Please submit your application before the application deadline 11.10.2026 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:
Ann-Kristin Karlsson
Manager, Marine Currency Hedging and Cash Management
Last application date: 11/10/2026
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com .
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