Senior Business Control

We are now recruiting a Senior Business Controller. You will be responsible for the financial planning and analyses in Markets Nordics. You will provide the Business Control Manager and other members of the executive team with financial analysis, forecasts and reports on business performance measured against KPIs.


This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an organisation where you can grow, make a difference in a challenging environment. You thrive in a position where accountability and initiative is essential in supporting the business forward.
In this position you report to the Business Control Manager and are part of a truly international team and global environment.
As part of the Volvo Group, we are the finance arm for one of the world’s leading providers of transport solutions.


Key responsibilities:
You will be responsible from a BC perspective for 2 countries.
Act as a strategic partner/consultant, responding to and communicating thoroughly and efficiently to both internal and external customer requests.
You will access to the different managements’ layers: HQ in US, Regional Management and Local management (Managing director, Country Manager. Operational managers).
Drive the planning process throughout the year, including monthly short-term forecasts along with fall and spring long-term forecasts.
Drive profitability and pricing in the market
Drive the analysis and governance of general and specific reserves along with compliance to IFRS.
Drive costs analysis in the markets and support efficiency programs when requested
Drive fee income analysis in the markets and support ad hoc projects
Monitor and analyse local data to support preparation of the governance material of the markets Executive Management team.
Support the Finance function in developing executive information, reporting and measurements for financial and non-financial data.
Participate in business intelligence initiatives in the markets, regions, and Global HQ.
Ensure VFS financial policies and procedures are controlled, tracked, reported and analysed in a timely manner, in accordance with Volvo’s Financial Policies and Procedures.
Drives special projects and ad-hoc reporting as required
Drives continuous quality and process improvements within the Business Control area
Supports other business functions in delivering controlling advice as needed





Qualifications and experience:
The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics or accounting combined with 5-7 years of business controlling experience or similar, preferably in a multinational company.
Preferably you have experience in financial modelling and planning, business analysis, data analytics, and/or a similar data-driven role.
Experience with innovative problem solving and strong analytical and quantitative abilities – especially in the fields of finance or statistics
Familiarity with the financial services industry is a plus.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Proven organizational ability with the capacity to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated ability to achieve goals with minimum supervision.
Proficient with MS Office with advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with planning and business intelligence applications such as Hyperion, Power BI and/or Tableau is desired though not required; familiarity with statistical packages R and Python is also a plus. A desire and aptitude to learn these applications is required.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English; additional languages a plus.





Location: Göteborg


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