Lead, Process Excellence & Controls

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Role highlights - Lead, Process Excellence & Controls - Location: Espoo, Finland - Department: Corporate Controlling & Accounting - Reports to: VP, Global Corporate Controller - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters ICEYE is growing fast: new entities, new contracts, new currencies and new people every quarter. Our processes and controls need to grow with it, and the foundations are being built now. You will lead Process Excellence & Controls and report to the VP, Global Corporate Controller. You will own the company-wide control framework and help teams across the whole company document their processes and improve the control environment. If you want to build lasting process discipline, and not only run it, this is the role for you. About ICEYE ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world’s largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. What you’ll build and lead - The company-wide control framework: you own it, from risk assessment and key controls to monitoring, and you keep it proportionate to the risk. - Business process documentation across the company, led or supported by you. - Controls designed directly into each process, so that control is part of how the work is done. - Priorities for process improvement and automation, agreed with stakeholders and followed through to implementation, with controls built into systems where possible. - Training and adoption, so new ways of working are used and kept up to date. - Control gaps and audit findings tracked with owners and dates until each one is closed. - A team where people learn, grow and speak up: you lead, coach and set the example. What we’re looking for Must haves: - A track record of building or significantly maturing a process and controls environment, ideally in a scaling multinational company. - Working knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and how to apply them practically rather than just on paper. - Comfort starting from a blank page: you can see what is missing, decide what to do first and bring people along. - Strong project management skills, and the judgement to identify where to focus next across competing process areas. - Leadership that coaches: you build trust, give clear direction and develop people. - Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders, including the CFO and external auditors. Nice to haves: - Progressively senior experience in process improvement or internal control roles. - Experience in a scale-up or high-growth company. - Experience with automation, ERP or controls and reconciliation tools. Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. How We Work (Our Values) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. Benefits Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.