Business Controller - Global Sourcing

Alfa Laval Global Sourcing is looking for a

Business Controller

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse workplace based on empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.

Alfa Laval Sourcing operates in a global environment and manages 65% of cost of goods sold through effective supplier relationship management. We interact with all major Business Units securing optimal supplier performance for our all our product and service needs. We are a process-oriented organization with a global focus and local presence. Under the umbrella of “One Alfa Laval Sourcing” we work in collaboration with our global colleagues following our key priorities Sustainability, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

About the job

As Business Controller in Global Sourcing, you’re a partner working with other functions in the organization to drive business improvements and change and contribute to both strategic and tactical decisions in the management team. Your role also includes more customary and recurrent responsibilities of a Sourcing Controller, such as follow up on savings, standard cost, reporting and input to the forecast process. As part of the Global team and with the transformation journey Alfa Laval is on, your responsibilities will include to:
* Evaluate financial implications of various strategic decisions, build scenarios and recommend actions
* Ensure accurate financial information used in Operations, Global Sourcing and procurement activities in each BU to improve commercial and operational processes
* Contribute to the definition and implementation of the strategy with KPI’s to ensure targets are met
* Lead and participate in strategic and operational transformation projects.

You work closely with stakeholders in all Business Units. The position is located in Lund and you will report to Peter Börjesson VP Global Sourcing and be a member of the Global Sourcing management team. You will also have a dotted line to Operations Business Controller Jakob Nilsson and be a member of the Operations Business Control team, where you contribute to best practice and drive development of financial analysis, performance management and reporting processes.

Who are you?

We believe you have a strong business interest and understand the drivers behind the financial numbers. You know how to navigate and achieve results in an international matrix environment. We challenge status quo and seek continuous improvement so you also need to embrace change. You have an open and informal style; making it easy for you to communicate, co-operate and contribute to a positive team spirit.

What you know

We’re looking for a Business controller with a good strategic understanding and experience from working in management teams and supporting business decisions. Experience from Sourcing, Procurement or Supply Chain is a merit. You have minimum 5 years’ experience of controller work in an international environment and good skills in cross cultural relations. You have a university degree in Finance and/or Business administration and are fluent in English.  

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and innovative environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact for a sustainable future and Alfa Laval’s future success.

For more information, please contact:

Peter Börjesson, VP Global Sourcing, peter.borjesson@alfalaval.com

Lotten Pettersson, Talent Acquisition Partner, +46 730 458129

For Union Information, please contact:

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364

Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 366985

We are looking forward to your application no later than May 23rd 2021. Please note, applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice.