Business Controller

Start date: ASAP

Duration: aprox. 3 months 

Scope: 100%

Location: Södertälje; 5 days/week on site presence 

Language: English; Swedish is a plus

Business Controller

As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation - Let´s make a difference together. Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Summary

Are you intrested in joing a diverse team of business controllers with ambition to support our Reseach & Development business? We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Business Controller with a strong passion to enable good steering and planning processes and tools.The role involves supporting and driving financial processes, participating in strategic decision-making and ensuring that financial targets are met. Research & Development is currently undergoing major changes in ways of working, systems and roles - and Controlling is evolving accordingly. Operating in a global context, Controlling plays an important role as a business partner. You will actively contribute to designing and implementing the future financial management model.

Education

• Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Controlling or a similar finance controlling role.

• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting.

• Experience supporting or partnering with management teams.

• Experience working in an international and global business environment is highly desirable.

• Experience with financial closing processes, KPI follow-up, and performance management.

• Experience influencing cost development and supporting strategic business decisions.

• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams.

Required Skills & Competencies

Business & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Structured and results-oriented approach with the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Strong business acumen and interest in product and business development.

• Ability to work effectively in a changing environment where solutions are not always clearly defined.

• High level of integrity and professional judgment.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Capability to influence decision-making across different organizational levels.

• Strong collaboration skills in a global and matrix organization.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong knowledge of Power BI.

• Experience with SAP is considered a strong advantage.

• Strong systems knowledge and data analysis capabilities.