Business Services Controller at Essity

Business Services Controller at Essity
Essity is growing and we are heading towards a digital era. This means we continuously identify the need to power up with additional talents across our different organizations. We are now searching for a Business Services Controller based in Gothenburg, Sweden to expand the Finance organization within Global Operational Services.
Global Operational Services (GOPS) is a global unit within Essity, managing around 70% of the company's total operating expenses. The unit includes Sourcing, Supply Chain Development, Global Business Services, IT Strategy & Business Technology and IT Services, with over 2,000 employees present in 44 countries. GOPS aims to provide digital expertise and drive digital transformation journey with focus on operational excellence.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves.
If this is you, we’d love to talk.
About the Role
The Business Services Controller performs controls and analysis of the financial performance of the service units. This position will report to the Director of Finance and Control, Global Operational Services, on a fixed term contract for 12 months initially. However, for the right person there might be a good chance of extension or possibly staying within the organization but in a different role.
What You Will Do
Finance Business Partner for one of the GBS region/service lines
Facilitate GOPS financial closing and planning process including quality reviews and deviation analysis
Design and maintain the master data flow for GOPS primary costs to ensure transparency and sound basis for decision making
Contribute to defining reporting guidelines, instructions and content in alignment with Group Finance
Optimize and harmonize the GOPS finance and control processes
Collaborate across various stakeholders within GOPS and other Essity uni

Who You Are
Bachelor's degree or higher level of academic degree (preferably in business or economics)
1-5 years of relevant work experience
Advanced excel skills
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Experience in ERP system (eg, SAP) is an advantage

Furthermore, to be successful in the role, we see that you are process oriented with a desire to learn and undertake new responsibilities. You are not afraid of getting into the details and challenging the status quo. You are strong communicator and a team player who thrives in a dynamic and international environment.
Additional information
The preferred location for this position is in our Gothenburg office, however there is possibility for the right candidate to be positioned in Stockholm or Munich.
Please provide your application in English and send it to us through our website at your earliest convenience but no later than 23rd of February.
The position is a fixed term contract for 12 months to begin with.
Essity kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.
What We Can Offer You
Essity is the number one employer in Sweden in the Randstad Award 2019, and this is truly a great opportunity to join us as an award-winning employer and really be part of shaping our global work processes for our current and future success.
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility | Innovation
Together, we are improving lives, every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.