Manager, Internal Audit

Are you our next creator of change?

Join us in accelerating transformation for a more sustainable future by driving excellence in governance risk and control environment. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. 

We are looking for you,

Manager, Internal Audit

to join our Internal Audit team in Espoo, Finland.

Our Internal Audit team provides critical assurance and strategic insights to the Neste Board’s Audit Committee and management, with the ultimate goal of improving operations, governance, risk, and the control environment across our global operations.

Due to an upcoming retirement, we are seeking an experienced professional who has knowledge of  one or more of our key internal audit areas such as renewables business, industrial operations (e.g., refining, manufacturing), investment projects, IT, or cybersecurity, complementing our existing team's experience.

The successful candidate will independently plan and lead internal audit projects globally, while benefiting from the support and close collaboration of fellow team members. This role offers also a unique opportunity to be a change creator in the evolution of our function, specifically in making it more data-driven and gradually implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in internal auditing — prior experience or personal interest in AI use is highly valued.

Reasons to join

Meaningful and rewarding work: Work in an inspiring, dynamic business environment where you will assess Neste’s strategic development and top risk areas as well as with your audit observations enhance the governance, risk and control foundations that form a basis for a successful business operations. This position offers  attractive opportunities for learning and exposure to new areas every day.

A collaborative team: Work alongside a great team and colleagues who foster an open, supportive, and friendly workplace culture.

Commitment to your well-being: We want our work to feel good and do good. Our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, occupational health care, and extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities by offering benefits for sports and culture.

More about the job

Key responsibilities in this role

• Lead and execute internal audit projects assigned to you;

• Present and communicate audit plans, findings and recommendations clearly and constructively to senior management and key internal stakeholders;

• Contribute in the development of Internal Audit function’s ways of working, audit processes and tools,  including the use of data analytics and emerging AI technologies;

• Contribute to the development of the Annual Audit Plan; 

• Actively maintain expertise in the company’s strategic development, top risk areas, and the broader business environment through continuous learning.

The best combination to succeed in this role

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Technology, Engineering, or Business);

• Substantial work experience in a global business organization. Prior experience in Internal Audit is highly valued.

• Knowledge or experience, in an internal auditor role or other, in one or more of the following key operational/technical areas:

  • Renewables business (sales, feedstock sourcing, sustainability)

  • Industrial operations (e.g., refining, production, manufacturing)

  • investment projects

  • IT or Cybersecurity

• Ability to communicate, cooperate, and interact comfortably on multiple organizational levels in an international environment;

• Project management skills and experience;

• Good professional communication skills in English;

• Excellent professional writing skills; 

• Analytical and development-oriented mindset

We also value 

• Internal Auditor’s Certification (CIA) and other relevant auditing certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are considered as an advantage.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application with a salary request on January 7th, 2026 at the latest.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Hanna Puittinen, Vice President, Internal Audit, +358 50 458 4294 on December 16th at 13:00 - 15:00 (EET) or  December 30th at 9:00 - 10:00 (EET).

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

The recruitment process will include interviews and an aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance will be obtained with your consent.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com