ESG Controller

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and proactive ESG Controller to join our Sustainability team. In this role, you’ll own the ESG data integrity, control, and performance integration across Ahlstrom. You will also ensure that our sustainability data is accurate, auditable, and embedded into business decision-making, enabling operational ownership and performance improvement.

This is a permanent position based at any Ahlstrom location in Europe, reporting to VP, Sustainability & Public Affairs.

What we offer

• A position in a truly global company – some 7,000 employees spread across 45 worldwide locations
• Exposure to group‑level accounting, reporting processes and finance systems
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An experienced, supportive and professional team

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• ESG data & control
  • Lead collection, validation, and consolidation of ESG data globally
  • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and traceability of ESG KPIs
  • Establish and maintain strong data control frameworks
• KPI governance & methodologies
  • Define and standardize ESG KPI definitions and calculation methods
  • Maintain documentation and ensure alignment with reporting requirements
  • Continuously improving data quality and reliability
  • Support implementation and optimization of ESG reporting tools and systems
  • Improve data flows, automation, and reporting efficiency
  • Leverage digital tools and AI-enabled solutions to scale data processes
• Audit support & compliance
  • Prepare ESG data for audit and assurance processes
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and external requirements
• Performance integration
  • Embed ESG data into business processes (e.g. KPIs, performance reviews)
  • Provide actionable insights on sustainability performance

What we are looking for

• Knowledge & Expertise
  • Strong background in controlling, finance, or ESG data management
  • Experience with ESG systems, reporting tools, and data platforms
  • Highly analytical, structured, and detail-oriented
  • Strong capabilities in data governance, automation, and process improvement
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to work across global teams
• Process & Facilitation Skills
  • Ability to design, facilitate, and lead cross-functional processes, ensuring collaboration between Finance, Operations, R&D, HR, and other functions.
  • Experience in driving continuous improvement of reporting systems and tools, including the implementation of digital platforms for sustainability data management.
• Interpersonal Skills
  • A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to influence and drive change in a corporate setting, building alignment and commitment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Communication & Analytical Skills
  • Ability to translate complex ESG topics into clear narratives for different audiences
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to identify gaps, assess risks, and propose effective solutions.

Fluency in English; additional language skills are considered an asset.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you! Please click APPLY and submit your application no later than 6 May 2026.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at