Finance Graduate Program - R&D Business Controller

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:
Group Trucks Technology is the main R&D organization within Volvo Group, responsible for all technology in the three truck brands Volvo, Renault and Mack as well as for platform solutions used in Volvo Construction Equipment, Buses and Penta. This is where it happens, the product development that will take Volvo Group to 100% fossil free vehicles in 2040!


We have more than 9000 brilliant engineers around the globe. Around half of these work in Gothenburg, making us the largest R&D entity in Sweden! Our direction is clear, we are determined to develop sustainable and innovative technologies for the future, allowing Volvo Group to provide the most desired and successful transport solutions in the world. It is exciting times, with rapid innovation and major technology shifts!


This is us, your new team:
You are part of Controlling & Product Finance and will be a member of one of the controlling teams that serve as business partners to the various Engineering functions. Your role involves providing tailored business analysis and financial guidance to optimize the performance of the functions and R&D portfolios. Globally, we have around 200 controllers and product finance engineers, with 40 of them based in Gothenburg. It's a fantastic environment for personal growth, surrounded by supportive and skilled colleagues who are great to learn from and have fun with!


How you will make an impact:
You will work with financial reporting and analysis for your engineering function, both from a project and from a department perspective. With an open and positive attitude, you drive to improve! Your ability to communicate and to work with people on different levels in the organization is essential.


Your main focus will be to
Support and challenge R&D projects in making cost estimates and analysis in front of business decisions
Provide expense rolling forecasts
Secure month end closing deliveries
Managing internal invoicing, accruals, and other transactional activities related to projects
Work with continuous improvements, secure continued digitalization
Conducting ad hoc financial analysis
Be an active member of the global Controlling & Product Finance team



Who are you?
We are looking for the next generation experts and leaders within the Finance field, who wants to make a real difference to society. You are passionate about what you do, have a curious mind and are willing to learn. A strong analytical mindset, coupled with the ability to effectively analyze and present data is highly valued. Just like us, you thrive on teamwork.

Required knowledge/experience
You have a BSc or MSc degree in Finance, Business, Industrial Engineering, 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


Last application date:
19 November 2023




Curious, and have some questions? Contact me!
Recruiting Manager: Johan Lindén – Vice President GTT Electromobility Business Control, johan.linden@volvo.com, +46 73 9020531


HRBP: Malin Karlsson – People & Culture Business Partner, malin.karlsson@volvo.com, +46 73 9023174


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