Director Business Control

About Axis Communications
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to customers through a global partner network.

Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.

Axis has more than 2,100 dedicated employees in more than 50 countries around the world, supported by a global network of over 80,000 partners. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker AXIS.

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com .

Reference number: 1774 WHAT IS AXIS? Axis is a fast growing and innovative IT company with a global footprint. Our success is largely due to our highly skilled staff and our strong culture of daring to succeed and allowing ourselves to constantly break new ground. At Axis our employees are innovative, dedicated and energetic and that’s just the beginning. They are the driving force of the company and seek to move it forward towards the goal of being number one in our industry. As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to its customers. Now we are looking for a Director for our Business Control department. WHAT WILL YOU DO? The role will be to actively drive and support change from a Finance perspective in order to meet strategic targets. You will also act as Finance project leader for or be a member of various Finance related projects. You and the business control group is expected to engage with:

Strategic analysis of business Strategic trend analysis Structured use of Axis’ extensive business stats to understand patterns and trends Questioning of ‘old truths’ and new initiatives from a financial perspective Understanding the fundamental dimensions of Axis’ business Proactive analyses for future business purposes Supporting the organization with financial follow ups, analyses and financial advice Develop and maintain strategic and operational follow up models for Axis business > Towards Solutions > Towards Verticals > Towards Small, Medium and Enterprise businesses Develop steering mechanisms to drive sales of new initiatives Networking throughout the organization Limited traveling is a part of the position.
The role is responsible for managing and driving the business control team to valuable achievements. We know that the right person can make a huge difference to the understanding of numbers and in supporting the organization with financial awareness.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? In order to succeed in this role, we think that you are a coaching leader with strong analytical skills, combined with a large interest for business. You have a Masters degree in business administration and minimum 10 years of experience from similar roles. It is important that you have an interest and passion for understanding the business and the possible impact of your work in the rest of the organization.

In addition to above we see that you:

Are fluent in English, both verbal and written Are strong, humble and engaged leader with a positive mind set Have strong interest and understanding in value creation from a finance perspective Have an ability to explain complex issues in a simple way Are easy going
We see that the Business Control group is outgoing to the rest of the organization and continues to strengthen the relations outside the department. Here you will have an important role.

WHAT AXIS CAN DO FOR YOU? This is a great opportunity to grow in an international organization. You will have great possibilities to develop in a rapidly growing organization that promotes individual growth. We welcome your application and look forward to the possibility of you joining us!

READY TO ACT? Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. Would you like to grow with us? Find out more from our recruiting manager Fredrik Sjöstrand, at phone +46 46 272 1800.

This recruitment is handled solely by Axis Communications AB, and we politely but firmly decline all calls from recruitment and consulting companies.