The Rock Drills Technology Unit is responsible for the product development, supply and support of premium rock drill offering for Surface Drilling and Underground Drilling applications as well as for global aftermarket and service. Our expertise in best-in-class rock drilling technology is recognized globally, and it drives us to continue excel through innovation in rock drills, digital products and supply chain excellence. We pride ourselves on delivering the most reliable rock drills in the world that meet and exceed customer safety and productivity needs. 

We are now looking for a Business Control and Excellence Manager. This position is full-time, permanent and located at Tampere Myllypuro site. Your mission is to lead Rock Drills Technology Unit reporting, process excellence and forecasting with high focus fact-based decision making through data and drive continuous and proactive development of unit's performance. You are key driver of our strategy and valued member of Rock Drills Technology Unit management team. 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Own and develop Rock Drills Technology Unit reporting and analytics to ensure transparent and online availability of information for decision making 

• Own and develop Rock Drills S&OP process to drive proactive decision making to ensure best financial impact for Sandvik 

• Lead a team of professionals and develop competences in business analytics in the Rock Drills Technology Unit 

• Lead Rock Drills Technology Unit strategy development and execution through transparent and well managed OKR process 

• Act as key contact with different divisional forums and contact to ensure strategic alignment by understanding the changing needs and creating proposals to meet them on a strategic level 

• Develop business intelligence analytics for Rock Drills together with Divisions and BA 

• Drive process excellence in the unit on all levels of the organization 

• Support managers to find ways to define financial value and cost for their development proposals and activities 

Your Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or related discipline 

• Several years’ progressive experience in finance and business control– preferably in an international environment 

• An energetic change leader with experience in creating and implementing strategy and process excellence 

• Strong analytical, strategical, and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities 

• Proven track record of delivering change in complex organizations 

• Fluency in English and Finnish is mandatory to be successful in the role 

What is in it for you? 

We offer an interesting and challenging role surrounded by a dynamic and highly skilled group of professionals, as well as opportunities for career development within a global company with strong brands and products. Sandvik also provides opportunities for professional development through various Sandvik training and development programs. Additionally, we offer good employee benefits, and inclusive corporate culture focused on sustainable development, with values such as Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. 

Contact Information 

If you have any questions about the job, please contact the recruiting manager:  

Eerikki Virtanen, Rock Drills Technology Unit Director, tel. +358 50 325 0432 (EET). 

For further information about the recruitment process, please contact:  

HR Services Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays at 9-11 and 13-15 EET). 

How to join our team? 

Submit your application at home.sandvik/careers by Wednesday January 7th, 2026. 

Your application should consist of an introductory letter including your salary request and a CV. If you wish to add a cover letter to your application, please make sure to attach the file when uploading your CV. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email.  

Job ID: R0086641 

About Sandvik 

Sandvik is a global engineering group specializing in mining and rock excavation, metal-cutting, and advanced materials technology. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers worldwide.  

Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions, and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling, and quarrying. In 2024, sales were approximately 64 billion SEK with about 17,300 employees. 

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