Juha Yli-Kankahila

Juha Yli-Kankahila is an experienced financial professional currently serving as Group Business Controller at Peikko Group Corporation since February 2022, where responsibilities include leading group business control, developing business processes, renewing costing methods, and overseeing budgeting and forecasting. Prior to this role, Juha held several positions at UPM - The Biofore Company from 2011 to 2022, culminating as Head of Business Control for Finland Operations in the Pulp division, with earlier roles focusing on business controlling for UPM Biocomposites and Program Management related to working capital. Juha's career began with experiences at Uponor Suomi Oy and Strömfors Electric, which included responsibilities in financial controlling and production budgeting. Educational achievements include a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from LUT University and participation in the Controller Performance Program at Hanken & SSE Executive Education.