Finance Graduate Program - Business Control Developer

Work with us to shape tomorrow's society


Every day, we’re working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to leave our company and society in a better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, we aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork. We are more than 100,000 colleagues united around the world by a culture of care, empowerment, and inclusiveness, where each one of us give our very best.


The Finance Graduate program


If you are up for the challenge of developing our future Finance function and want to be a part of the innovative world of Volvo Group, this is the graduate program for you!


During 12 intense months, you will get an end-to-end perspective of our Finance functions and how we co-drive the business, both from a local as well as from a Volvo Group perspective. From day one, you will have a permanent role in one of our organizations, where you will play an active role in daily deliveries. In parallel, you will participate in a number of common training weeks with the other Finance graduates throughout the year, do various job rotations to increase your insights of the Volvo Group and last but not least you will grow as a person. Your professional and personal growth will be supported through individual and team development sessions, mentoring, coaching and feedback.


You will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business, which will help you get a holistic view and build your future career within the Volvo Group. Besides your manager, who will guide and support you in your daily job, you will have a supportive network of peer graduates, colleagues across the globe and senior leaders to help you excel. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you!


Our organization:


At Volvo Penta, we aim to be the most forward thinking and customer-focused supplier of sustainable power solutions. We develop, manufacture and market world-leading engines and complete power systems for boats and industrial applications. With customers in over 130 countries around the world, we work to build close partnerships, leveraging our industrial and marine engineering expertise to deliver innovative solutions for use on land and at sea.


This is us, your new team:


Volvo Penta HQ Business control team is a vital part of creating business value for the company. Here, you will receive mentorship from wise and experienced financial wizards. Our team members bring their unique personalities, diverse backgrounds, and sense of humor to create a work environment that's both productive and enjoyable.


Together we shape the future of business analysis and data visualization while enjoying the journey along the way.


How you will make an impact


You will play a crucial role in our digitalization efforts, helping us become more digitally oriented and reducing waste in our financial processes. Additionally, you will be involved in reports development, where you will actively participate in collecting, analyzing, and presenting financial data. This involves creating engaging and mesmerizing reports using Power BI, with a primary focus on transforming data into actionable insights. Collaboration is another essential aspect of the role, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams. Your mission will be to decode their data requirements, streamline processes, and empower them to effectively utilize BI tools for financial analysis, all through our Controlling Analytics Network (CAN). Last but not least, you will contribute to data maintenance, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of data within our financial systems. Your multifaceted skills and contributions will be invaluable to our team.


Who are you?


We are looking for the next generation experts and leaders within the Finance field, who want to make a real difference to society. You are passionate about what you do, have a curious mind and are willing to learn. Just like us, you thrive on teamwork.


Required knowledge/experience
You have a BSc or MSc degree in Finance, Business, Computer science or similar fields.
In this truly global program, communication will be in English, hence you need to be fluent in both speaking and writing in English
Maximum two years previous working experience prior to, or after graduation.
A valid work permit for the country to which you apply (if not a citizen).



What’s in it for me?
Our Finance Graduate Program starts in the beginning of September 2024, and you will be offered a permanent position at Volvo Group. These are some of the benefits of joining our program:
An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues
Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad during first year
A competitive salary and permanent position from day one
A variety of workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career
Possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities within the Volvo Group



Are we a perfect match?


The journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent as soon as you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by login into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps.


Location:
Gothenburg, Sweden


Last application date:
19 November 2023


Curious, and have some questions? Contact me!


Hiring Manager – Agnieszka Kurzatkowska, VP Finance and Business Control, agnieszka.kurzatkowska@volvo.com


HRBP – Kristina Rundbäck, VP People & Culture Marine and BO, kristina.rundback@volvo.com


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.