Business Controller – EBP Seamless Flow

At Sandvik Coromant, and our finance organization within the Supply function, we’re responsible for the development and operations of financial and performance management processes – meaning that we drive performance from a financial perspective through analysis, support and active engagement in production management teams.
We’re now looking for a Business Controller to join us along our transformation journey of implementing modern business and financial processes to our Enterprise Business Platform (EBP) Seamless Program - the implementation of SAP at our production units. The program is an important strategic investment for Sandvik Coromant and it’s vital to keep track of the cost, time and performance of the project. A challenging yet very exciting role – if you have the skills and mindset to balance finance, business and IT, in a setting with high organizational visibility and many different stakeholders, then this job might be for you!


About the job
In this position, you’re responsible for project controlling of the EBP Seamless Program and an important link between the project and our users. You ensure that the program is executed according to the approved business case and are the key driver of setting up a structure for the program controlling. You’re a member of the Supply Finance team and report directly to the Finance Director of Supply, and you’re also part of the program PMO reporting to the program manager. You take part in workshops to define requirements, detailed designs and configurations of our finance processes, and then you validate them with our end user community.
Furthermore, you ensure that the implementation of business and financial processes within the IT application area are done according to common requirements and benefit from all possibilities of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. In addition to the above-mentioned tasks, you’re also our business process expert. In this role, you contribute to the program as such, implementing SAP at our production units, with a focus on the business controlling processes. As an important player in the program, you drive the continuous development of these key areas:
Cost follow up for internal and external resources, as well as the follow up of the benefits of the program
Preparing financial forecasts of the program, and reports for management reviews at all levels
Being a sparring partner to the program leader and our project managers

The location for this position is flexible, with a preference for Sandviken or another one of our global production sites, and international travel is normally a natural part of the job.


About you
You have extensive experience in production controlling and accounting or experience in project controlling. You have a broad business background, where you ideally have been working with a mix of finance processes and IT settings. Knowledge of Sandvik’s current Common Business Platforms (CPB) production processes and accounting is a clear advantage, as well as knowledge of ERP software and SAP. You have a relevant academic degree, most likely within Business, Finance or IT. We’re represented worldwide, and this means that you also need to be fluent in both written and verbal English.
This is a role that calls for an organized, analytical and networking financial partner with a strong ethical compass. Are you a team player with a positive mindset and doer’s attitude? With a structured yet agile approach, you drive and support us through change, and your broad horizon enables you to keep track of the entire scope as well as the smallest and most complex details. You challenge us when needed, and you confidently stand by your vision and our strategy. On top of this, you’re a socially skilled collaborator who communicates clearly and inspires people to empathize with your decisions.


Our culture
Innovation is in our DNA and we are proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career options. Are you intrigued? Visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further. 

How to apply
This position has an ongoing recruiting process, please send your application no later than October 19, 2022. Apply in Workday or use the Job Opportunities section on the intranet (Job ID: R0045913).
As we aim for an open and fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you’ll therefore get an invitation to a personality and logic ability test. The invitation will come via email directly after you apply, and you’ll receive feedback on the test directly after the application deadline. 

Contact information
Are you curious to know more about this position? Contact your future manager:
Jochen Kleebauer, Finance Director of Supply, +49 (0)7159 160 390

Union contacts
Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)26-26 66 59
Kerstin Norlén, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70-616 42 83
Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)26-26 19 84
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services at +46 (0)26-261 444.

Recruitment Specialist
Therese Rutqvist
Sandvik Coromant is part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions, with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions, extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead and drive the future of manufacturing. Sandvik Coromant owns over 1700 patents worldwide, employs around 7700 staff, and is represented in more than 150 countries.