Business Controller, New Ventures & Services

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at kemira.com/careers.

We are now looking for a Business Controller to join our New Ventures & Services unit.

New Ventures & Services unit drives innovation growth beyond our current core business offerings, focusing on adjacent markets, emerging technologies, and new service models. Our work spans from exploring and scouting to commercialization of new growth opportunities in areas such as adjacent technologies for water treatment (for example, new micropollutant treatment solutions), renewable solutions for the fiber economy, as well as opening new growth avenues for Kemira's core technologies and expertise across emerging industries like textile fibers and the battery value chain. The unit also leads the portfolio, development and growth of digital solutions and services that creates added value for both existing as well new customers.

The Business Controller acts as a key business partner to the New Ventures and Services leadership team, driving growth, shaping investment decisions, and supporting the development of new business ventures. Beyond a traditional business controlling role, this role helps shape Kemira's future growth portfolio, combining financial expertise with strategic thinking, commercial insight, and analytical capabilities to identify value creation opportunities, to guide decision-making and to ensure disciplined execution of innovation and growth initiatives.

The position can be based at one of Kemira's key office locations in EMEA.

In This Role You Will

• Partner closely with the New Ventures & Services leadership team to shape growth strategy, including market entry, new business models, and portfolio decisions
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, balancing grown ambitions with value creation and financial discipline
• Provide fact-based financial and strategic insights that challenge assumptions and strengthen decision-making
• Co‑develop, track, and monitor NVS financial and non‑financial KPIs for NVS and Kemira level review and reporting
• Develop and maintain business cases, financial models, and scenario analysis to evaluate opportunities, risks, and alternative growth paths
• Enable strategic decision‑making through portfolio modelling, investment evaluations, and value creation tracking
• Lead long‑term financial planning, rolling forecasts, and investment analyses across a diverse portfolio of innovation and growth initiatives
• Drive disciplined governance and execution of growth initiatives (funnel management)
• Collaborate across business units, functions (including relevant Group Finance forums), and leadership forums, influencing decisions at the intersection of finance, strategy and innovation

What You'll Bring To The Team

• A strong track record in corporate strategy, business development, management consulting, corporate finance, or related disciplines. Experience in business controlling or finance business partnering is beneficial, particularly when combined with strategic or growth-oriented responsibilities.
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities, combined with the ability to translate complex information into actionable business insights and recommendations
• Proven experience in investment analysis, business case development, and strategic planning
• A growth‑oriented entrepreneurial mindset, with curiosity and a passion for creating new business value
• Experience in venture incubation and ecosystem partnerships experience is an advantage.
• Negotiation skills and M&A experience are an asset.
• Experience in innovation, new business development, or transformation environments is valued.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ways of working that demonstrate Kemira Principles: Focus on Growth, Deliver Value, and Collaborate to Succeed

What You Can Expect From Us

• Excellent opportunity to be part of Kemira's sustainability-driven transformation for profitable growth.
• A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, and international setting, with opportunities to engage with teams and stakeholders across different regions and cultures.
• Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote in a hybrid work culture.
• Market competitive salary, benefits package and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

For more information, please contact Peter Ersman, EVP, New Ventures and Services, by email or by phone

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Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.