Senior Group Business Controller
Job description
At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!
We are looking for a Senior Group Business Controller to join our Group Finance function.
Group Finance is responsible all for Group controlling and reporting activities, performance management and a wide range of finance development projects throughout the company. The Group Business Control team is is a key strategic business partner to the Group CFO and the Group Management Team. The key areas of responsibility covers the preparation of Group Management and Board of Director Materials and requires a high business acumen and strong delivery of financial insights and analysis.
Your main tasks will be:
- Take a leading role in the monthly/quarterly closing process and keep the overall process and business storyline together.
- Ensure high quality reporting to the management team, board and external stakeholders on regular basis and ad-hoc.
- Identify improvement areas and develop planning and forecasting process for the Group.
- Drive ad-hoc finance projects according to business plan and/or business requests.
- Partner with finance teams across the Group to meet existing financial deliverables and to continuously improve finance processes and common ways of working.
The role reports to the Vice President Group Finance and is based in Solna, Stockholm.
At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.
Qualifications
To succeed in this position, we believe you have:
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent relevant area.
- 5+ years of experience as business controller or equivalent relevant area.
- Excellent skills in Excel, PowerPoint and preferably Power BI.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Fluency in English and preferably Swedish.
- Experience from publicly listed companies is an advantage.
Experience from the process or manufacturing industry is highly valued, as well as familiarity with the consolidation system Cognos or similar systems.
Personal qualities
For us, personality is very important!
Above all we believe You are a true team player with an intense drive, willingness to learn and a continuous improvement mindset!
Furthermore, you are:
Analytical - With an eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex data, you can translate data into meaningful business insights that drive decision making.
Agile - You can quickly understand and assess a situation and see improvement opportunities.
Have a growth mindset - You love to explore new ideas and drive continuous improvement, not only to do your best work but to develop your capabilities and acquire new skills.
Team player – committed to deliver on your tasks and supporting the team.
Collaborative - You ask, and you listen, you take ideas on board and drive for constant improvement.
A problem-solver - You see a challenge as an opportunity, and you are not afraid of “rolling-up the sleeves” to get into the details of solving a problem.
Our values are very important for us and we believe that you recognize yourself in: Place customer in center, dare to innovate, lead the change and care for each other.
Contact
If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Julia Åkerlund, Talent Acquisition Partner, e-mail: julia.akerlund@billerud.com. Contact may be delayed during summer period.
We decline suggestions from external recruitment partners.
Application information
Welcome with your application no later than 2024-08-11. Rolling selection may occur in this process.
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.
Why us?
- Development and career opportunities
- An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
- Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
- Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.
Our recruitment process will include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, alcohol- & drug test as well as background checks.
Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?
Billerud is a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials. We dare to innovate and put our customers in the center by developing sustainable alternatives that challenge the conventional in the packaging industry. Our commitment goes beyond products; it's about reshaping the way businesses and consumers perceive and use packaging to minimize environmental impact.
We care for our people. Billerud is an international company with local roots. No matter where you work, we take pride in always making safety our number one priority.
Realize your true value. At Billerud we lead the change in everything that we do. We have a strong focus on growth and development, offering diverse opportunities for employees to evolve professionally and personally.
