Business Controller with a good sense of logistics

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 and inclusive workplace based on care and 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.

Product Group Parts Distribution and Logistics (PDL) in Alfa Laval has the main responsibility of sourcing and supplying spare parts to our Sales companies and end-customers through our Distribution Centres around the world. We process more than 1 million order lines per year, and we are constantly working to improve our services.   

 

About the job 

The main purpose of a Business Controller is to oversee the financial performance and operations of PDL. As Business Controller you are a key business partner in the PDL management team. Your main responsibilities include:  

·        Member of the PDL management team, acting as a true business partner in all areas  

·        Be the central driver of month-end, forecast and costing processes 

·        Secure performance development for all sites within PDL 

·        Participate in various projects related to supply chain optimization 

·        Drive the development of performance management in collaboration with your business control colleagues in PDL and Operations. 

 

This position is based in Lund and reports to VP Operations, Head of PDL, with a dotted line to the Business Controller in Operations. As this is a central role, you should anticipate international travels to our sites within Europe, Asia and the USA. 

 

What you know 

We are looking for a Business Controller with good strategic understanding of and experience from working in management teams and supporting business decisions. As our business is all about flows, we are looking for someone who has experience from supply chain and/or manufacturing.  

 

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 spoken and written English.  

 

Who you are

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 combined with an analytical mindset; making it easy for you to communicate, co-operate and contribute to a positive team spirit.  

 

What’s in it for you 

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

 

For further information please contact: 

Per Sandberg, VP Operations, PDL, +46 72 224 03 04 

Jakob Nilsson, VP Operations, Business Control, +46 72 451 92 49 

Andreas Hafström, Talent Acquisition Partner, +46725411834

 

For union information, please contact:  

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664 

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364 

Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 366985 

 

Please send your application as soon as possible, as we will assess candidates on an ongoing basis. Applications via mail will be disregarded.