Job Title: Business Controller
Location: Gothenburg, Swden
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Contract
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Business Controller to act as a trusted partner to management and business teams. This role is both strategic and hands-on, combining financial expertise with a strong business mindset. The successful candidate will play a central role in driving financial performance, managing risk, and supporting long-term value creation across functions or regions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with and coach business teams to improve financial performance
- Drive financial performance management, value creation, and risk mitigation
- Define and implement financial steering principles aligned with business models
- Develop and manage policies and guidelines in:
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Financial ratios and performance indicators
- Cost calculations and investments
- Working capital management
- Analyse and follow up on financial and operational performance; identify deviations and drive corrective actions
- Provide management and the board with financial reports, reviews, early warnings, and recommendations
- Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support strategic and tactical decisions
- Participate in financial review meetings with stakeholders
- Manage end-to-end processes or large-scale projects with limited oversight
- Coach, review, and delegate work to junior professionals
- Address and solve complex business and financial challenges
Requirements:
- At least 8 years of experience in business controlling, financial planning & analysis, or related roles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Solid understanding of business models, financial performance metrics, and steering principles
- Experience managing processes or projects across functions, departments, or regions
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights to senior stakeholders
- Leadership capabilities with a coaching and team-oriented mindset
Scope of Responsibility:
This position typically oversees either:
- A defined geographical area (such as one country or several smaller countries within a region), or
- A functional area (such as one large department or several smaller departments within a business unit)