Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant for SVP Financial Control and Accounting (FCA) and SVP Group Truck Strategy


About us


Financial Control & Accounting (FCA) is organized in Group Finance and responsible for securing that Volvo Group’s financial performance is correctly reflected for Business Areas, Truck Divisions, Group Functions and legal entities. FCA is also a global service provider through Accounting Services with process efficient, standardized service deliveries supporting local finance. FCA employs 1400+ people in 50+ countries.


Group Truck Strategy provides Executive Board with strategic recommendations for Group Trucks, balancing the commercial, industrial, technical, financial, and strategic perspectives. It is also responsible for driving resolution of key strategic cross-functional issues.


We are now looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who will support both the SVP Financial Control & Accounting and SVP Group Truck Strategy.


Position description


The position requires commitment and service mindset and involves working together with highly skilled colleagues in global teams. The job has a large portion of independence which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. You will work in close collaboration with various stakeholders, both internal and external, and play an important role in making the two functions work efficiently.


You will be a key player in coordinating the overall management agendas and
related activities for both FCA and Group Truck Strategy. You will report to SVP FCA and be a member of the FCA management team.


Key skills and qualifications
Ability to work independently in an international environment
Structure and flexibility
Communication- and networking skills
Ability to prioritize and make decisions
Fluency in spoken and written English
Good knowledge of the IT systems used in the Volvo Group is an advantage, ability to learn and use new IT tools and methods is a must
High level of personal integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Background


We think you have experience from senior assistant roles.


Location: Arendal, Göteborg / VGHQ Göteborg


For further information please contact:


Elisabeth Rocke, Senior Vice President Financial Control & Accounting. Phone: +46 70 626 00 67.
Email: elisabeth.rocke@volvo.com


Philippe Divry, Senior Vice President Group Truck Strategy, Phone: +33 665 89 76 71. Email:Philippe.divry@volvo.com


Katrina Munro, Director HR Financial Control & Accounting. Phone: +46 73 902 65 12.
Email: katrina.munro@volvo.com.