Business Controller

vaisalaoyj•Boston, MA

3d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong. We are looking for a Business Controller who plans, controls and continuously improves financial performance of Industrial Measurements AMER and Xweather business units. This is a hybrid role in our Burlington, Massachusetts office for a global Finance & Control team. Leading performance, not location. Our culture is trust-based. We treasure face-to-face collaboration with our colleagues, but hybrid work and flexibility are the new norm for us.

Requirements

Couple of years’ experience in business controlling.
Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting.
Excellent analytical skills with a proactive, results-oriented attitude.
Ability to work effectively with sales teams and translate commercial performance into actionable financial insights.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
Strong influencing and persuasion capabilities.
Ability to drive change initiatives and development activities.

Nice To Haves

fluency in Portuguese is an asset
US Passport for the occasional international trip (Latin America or Finland)

Responsibilities

Represent the Finance & Control organization in Industrial Measurements’ AMER and Xweather business units.
Proactively influence AMER business decisions by translating financial performance into actionable insights through planning, analysis, and reporting.
Support the Xweather subscription business by providing financial steering, sales performance transparency, and business control expertise aligned with subscription/SaaS business needs.
Provide accurate and timely planning, reporting, and analysis of the units' business performance.
Manage the budgeting and long-range planning process for the units.
Monitor and control financial risks and opportunities.
Define, measure, and analyze KPIs.
Provide financial support for Industrial Measurements AMER and Xweather organizations.
Oversee Brazil entity financials (e.g. period-end close, reporting, and cash flow forecasting), with operational execution delivered by an outsourced finance service provider. Serve as the primary interface to the provider and centralized finance process owners.
Participate in development initiatives and projects, e.g., geographical expansion.
Participate in the design, execution, and monitoring of the Xweather sales incentive model, ensuring alignment with business objectives and clarity for the sales team.