Business Controller

We are currently looking for a Business Controller to our team at Operational Excellence & Logistics. Are you or do you know someone who might be the right person for this job?
About the job
As a Business Controller at Operational Excellence & Logistics you will act as a business partner and control and support the improvement of operational performance. It means having one foot in Operational Excellence & Logistics and one foot in the wider Controlling Team where you will be responsible for securing the financial control within Operations of Husqvarna Division.
Your main responsibility include controlling the logistics spend and inventory development within the Husqvarna Division including analyzing financial data, reporting progress towards commitments and follow-up of non-financial KPI:s. With your analyzes you will support business with sound financial judgement and evaluate proposed projects.
Other work duties:
Drive budget- and forecast processes within supply chain
Continuously improve data quality related to the supply chain financial follow up.
Mentor the Supply Chain team to promote a better understanding of financial tools and metrics, conduct trainings and establish guidelines
Prepare for and be an active participant in Ops reviews
Take active part in group wide projects in the area of controlling

You will report to Sara Thored, Director EPAC Finance Husqvarna Division with an operational dotted line to Mats Johansson, VP Operations Excellence & Logistics, Husqvarna Division.
Relevant background
Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience from operational finance
Master’s degree in Finance, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
Progressive experience in Accounting/Finance including cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
Fluent in English
Advanced excel skills, ERP/MRP proficiency (preferably JDE/SAP), Power BI is a plus
Related experience in a manufacturing/logistics environment is meritorious
Experience in a multi-national organization is desired



Who are you?
In order to succeed in this role we believe you are a self-driven and result oriented person, holding strong business acumen, drive and sense of urgency. You are structured and possess strong attention to detail and accuracy even in a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines. Of importance is also your analytical skills and ability to conduct analysis of complex data, and translate the results into actionable recommendations and presentations. As this person will support and cooperate closely with different functions we believe you have good collaborations skills and feel comfortable having many contacts within the organization.
Husqvarna Group offers a global dynamic workplace with good work environment. Being a part of this team you will get the chance to work with a lot of experienced and skilled people. We offer an important, flexible and challenging position that will give you as a person a good possibility for personal and professional development.


Application
Please submit your application including CV and cover letter latest by September 3, 2020.
For more information about the position, please contact Sara Thored, sara.thored@husqvarnagroup.com
For more information about the recruitment process please contact recruiter, Amanda Augustsson, amanda.augustsson@husqvarnagroup.com
Union representatives :
Soili Johansson – Unionen, 036-14 62 08, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com
Fredrik Lindström – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Akademikerföreningen (Represents all Saco) 036-14 74 29, fredrik.lindstrom@husqvarnagroup.com.


What happens after you applied?
When the application date is due, we will review your application carefully to see if your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. In preparation for the interview you will receive information about the arrangement as well as other steps in the process, such as second interviews, assessments, references and introduction. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled.


About Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group is a world-leading producer of outdoor power products for garden, park and forest care. Products include chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers and ride-on lawn mowers. The Group is also the European leader in garden watering products and a world leader in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.
Read more about us here: http://husqvarnagroup.com/