Regional Controller Northern Europe

We are currently looking for a Regional Controller for Northern Europe. Are you or do you know someone who might be the right person for this job?
As Regional Controller you will act as member of and a business partner to the Northern Europe Sales management team and actively execute financial and business control within the Region.
Your main responsibility will be to control the sales and financial performance of our Sales Entities in Northern Europe, including Nordics, Baltics, Russia, Ukraine and distributors in CIS within the Husqvarna Division. This includes analyzing financial data, reporting progress towards commitments and follow-up of KPI’s. With your analyzes you will support management with sound financial judgement and action taken.
The position includes some but not extensive travelling. You could be located anywhere in countries mentioned above.
You will report to Vice President Sales & Service Region Northern Europe, Eric Stegemyr.

Responsibilities
Drive the monthly follow up as well as budget- and forecast processes within Husqvarna Division in Northern Europe.
Together with the regional pricing manager be responsible for price development and follow up.
Continuously improve data quality related to financial reporting.
Direct and indirect manage the Sales Finance team across the region.
Prepare for and be an active participant in Operating reviews.
Take active part in group wide projects in the area of controlling.
Key stakeholder in sales and marketing related business projects.



Relevant background
Minimum 5 years’ experience from operational finance
Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent
Progressive experience in Accounting/Finance including, budgeting, and forecasting
Fluent in English
Advanced excel skills, ERP/MRP proficiency (preferably JDE/SAP), Power BI is a plus
Experience in a multi-national organization is desired



Who are you?
In order to succeed in this role we believe you are a self-driven and result oriented person, holding strong business acumen, drive and sense of urgency. You are structured and possess strong attention to details and accuracy even in a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines. Of importance is also your analytical skills and ability to conduct analysis of complex data and translate the results into actionable recommendations and presentations. As this person will support and cooperate closely with different functions, we believe you have good collaborations skills and enjoy having many contacts within the organization.
Husqvarna Group offers a global dynamic workplace with good work environment. Being a part of this team, you will get the chance to work with a lot of experienced and skilled colleagues in a multi-culture environment. We offer an important, flexible and challenging position that will give you a good possibility for personal and professional development.

Application
Please submit your application including CV and cover letter latest by December 13th 2020.
For more information about the position, please contact Eric Stegemyr, eric.stegemyr@husqvarnagroup.com or +46 705 146786
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Liv Hultén liv.hulten@husqvarnagroup.com
Union representatives: Soili Johansson, Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com and Cameron Rad, Sveriges Ingenjörer/Akademikerföreningen, cameron.rad@husqvarnagroup.com.


What happens after you applied?
When the application date is due, we will review your application carefully to see if your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. In preparation for the interview you will receive information about the arrangement as well as other steps in the process, such as second interviews, assessments, references and introduction. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled.


About Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group is a world-leading producer of outdoor power products for garden, park and forest care. Products include chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers and ride-on lawn mowers. The Group is also the European leader in garden watering products and a world leader in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.
Read more about us here: http://husqvarnagroup.com/