Product Stream Controller - Propulsion and Energy

Who are we?
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Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Business Finance – Engineering: Let’s introduce ourselves
Business Finance at Research & Development is responsible for securing the profitability of our future and existing products and services – controlling Engineering Cost, Material Cost, Service Costs, and Investments in the Product Streams. 

As a Product Stream Controller in Propulsion and Energy, you will be able to create, develop, and influence your daily work., Your focus area will be material cost, which is the largest cost item on our company’s Income Statement. In close collaboration with the Electric Propulsion Management team, you will participate in steering business decisions based on value for customers.

We are looking for talented people with a positive mindset preferably with experience in product development (R&D) or Finance. The location is Gothenburg.

What you’ll do
You will work together with the Propulsion and Energy Business Controller and the Operational teams within the Product Stream “Electric Propulsion” in providing financial recommendations based on data analysis, benchmarks, and business cases. The main responsibilities include: 

•    Perform analysis on relevant data and use the insights to influence and steer decisions which have a financial impact.
•    Create presentations and reports to visualize and communicate financial performance and status of data quality for various decision forums. 
•    Create awareness and contribute to the fostering of a business orientated mind-set by providing financial expertise as well as putting cost into a context. Drive decision-making towards business target fulfilment and proactively initiate corrective actions when necessary.
•    Actively work with the Program Controllers in matters of content balancing and Material Cost bandwidth to achieve material cost targets, hence, contributing to a profitable end product.
•    Work together with other teams within Finance in improving existing and developing new financial principles, processes, and tools (globally and locally) within given area of responsibility. 

How to learn more and apply
Is this your next challenge? We look forward to reading your application. Due to summer holidays, we are extending the deadline until 18th of August, but don’t wait too long as applications will be reviewed continuously. In case we find the right candidate, we will remove the advert before this date.  Please submit your application in English and note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications through email. Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged.

What you’ll bring
You have a university degree within Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or similar. You are flexible and enjoy being part of a dynamic organization. You can change your priorities on a short notice based on any given situation. Strong business acumen and accountability combined with analytical skills makes you a trustworthy colleague and business partner. To be successful in this role it’s important to able to understand, interpret, analyse, and communicate financial information in a contextual and visual manner. 

Furthermore, we are looking for a candidate with a high level of integrity and strong leadership skills, as you will be the driver for financial performance in the R&D organization.  
Desired qualifications
•    Experience of finance work within R&D Engineering or other relevant areas 
•    A digital mindset and efficient in data handling. Experience in Power BI and Power Query is merited.
•    Experience of Product Development processes 
•    Fluency in English

As a person you have a curious and holistic approach to business and prefer to see opportunities when others see problems. You are good communicator and are comfortable presenting your ideas to senior leaders.