Group Business Controller

Join Our Growth Journey Are you ready to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing HR Tech SaaS company? At Assessio Group, we operate across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Group Business Controller to join our team at the Stockholm headquarters. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing the business control processes for the Dutch region, ensuring its alignment with our broader strategic goals. If you have a passion for data-driven decision-making and are eager to contribute to a transformative SaaS journey, we want to hear from you!
About Assessio
Assessio is a leading Talent Assessment provider in the Nordics and the Netherlands, and we have recently expanded our reach with the acquisition of the German company HR Diagnostics. We are 160+ dedicated co-workers. We strive to contribute to an effective and fair labor market where everyone is assessed based on equal, relevant terms. Where potential is valued, and organizations find the talent they need.
Besides joining us on our journey to achieve our vision#Zerotalentwaste, we also offer a competitive remuneration package that includes excellent benefits such as health & wellness allowance, educational stipend and 30 days of vacation. In addition, participation in a bonus scheme, and the opportunity to work hybrid in our Stockholm Offices in Karlaplan (minimum of two days a week, Monday and Thursday).
About the role
Current Group Business Control Team consists of two (2) full-time employees: Group Head of Business Control and a Group Business Controller.
The Group Business Control function is structured to ensure each controller oversees specific regions, meeting regularly to discuss overall group performance. These meetings are crucial for benchmarking, identifying areas for improvement, sharing successes, and ensuring all key stakeholders understand current performance and trends. This collaborative approach helps implement group processes that increase efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
As a Group Business Controller, you will be responsible for driving the business control processes in the Dutch region, which accounts for a significant portion of Assessio Group's revenue. This position requires you to travel to Amsterdam at least once per quarter and participate in monthly meetings with the Dutch management team. Your role will involve supporting two subsidiaries (brands) —Assessio Netherlands and Assessio Bloom —supporting the region's extensive SaaS journey, designing and developing processes in line with SaaS best practices.
You will in addition to this, act as a business partner to the Managing Director of the Dutch region, you will support, align with, challenge, and ensure that the correct strides are taken towards increased performance.
Core Responsibilities
Accountable for implementing and managing group-wide business control processes for the Dutch region.
Orchestrating, monitoring, and distributing KPIs that align with our strategic imperatives.
Supporting Assessio's pivot towards a data-centric operational model.
Acting as a strategic liaison to key stakeholders and team members.
Refining and automating processes to boost organizational effectiveness.
Shaping budgetary and forecasting frameworks.
Staying ahead of industry trends in SaaS, BI, and controlling to integrate cutting-edge practices.
Crafting incisive analyses for C-suite consumption and broader organizational guidance.
Undertaking ad-hoc analyses to facilitate informed strategic decision-making.
Performing performance reviews, compiling KPI performance decks, supporting management with presentations, training, dashboards, and insights reports.

Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Business Controller or in a similar role, preferably in the SaaS or tech industry.
Strong knowledge of financial data analysis, budgeting, and performance metrics.
Familiarity with the SaaS business model, including its unique financial and operational challenges.
Hands-on experience with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, vlookups, and financial modeling.
Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required. Proficiency in Dutch and/or Swedish is a valuable addition.

Soft Skills
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data in clear terms to non-financial stakeholders.
A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate potential financial issues and recommend solutions.
Confident and assertive in expressing opinions and providing feedback.
Enjoys presenting information and engaging with various stakeholders.
Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
High level of integrity and professionalism.

Our recruitment process
Does this sound like the right job for you? Send us your application today!
To make sure we give everyone a fair chance and base our decisions on data, not gut feeling, we always start a process with MAP and Matrigma. You find more about the process at our Career Site.
After the assessments and we see there's a good match, you will be invited to the interviews: First (1) interview in person: Meet Group Head of Business Control and Group CFO. Second (2) interview: Follow up with Group Head of Business Control. Third (3) interview by Video Meeting: Meet with Managing Director, Dutch Region
We look forward to getting in touch!
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Group Head of Business Control, Christoffer Brodin, christoffer.brodin@assessio.se.