Business Controller

Business Controller Job description: We are now looking for a Business Controller with an interest in and understanding of Technology. The role has two parts: you will be the controller for one or more of our Tech areas, and for one of our largest and most strategic initiatives. As Business Controller, you will collaborate and work closely with stakeholders and other senior leaders within and outside of Tech. A central part of the role will be to guide and support your area and the initiative and to contribute to continuous improvement. Your focus is to enable and encourage a sound business mindset for the invested funds to maximize business value in line with company objectives, while ensuring good control and knowledge of our spend. Key Responsibilities: • Be responsible for the execution of budgeting, forecasting and reporting for your area and the initiative, and consolidate financial reporting for Tech. • Manage monthly cut activities and support with analysis and guidance for strategic decisions and how to implement them. • Monitor and secure specific financial flows (recharge costs, invoices, accruals). • Ensure data quality in relevant systems and sources. • Participate in the work to continuously optimize our budgeting and forecast processes. • Undertake analysis and investigations which contribute to business impact and cost consciousness. • Inform and educate leaders on financial planning and follow-up. • Support and control the purchase processes including invoice handling and agreements. • Be involved all the way from analysis and setting short-term goals to follow-ups and building long-term strategies and challenging the way we do business. • Perform project controlling activities such as cost estimations and control for tech investments related to your area. • Act as controller for a large, multi-year strategic initiative: follow up on investments and the business case, track costs and benefits, and be a financial partner to the initiative’s leadership. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH As a Business Controller, you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative team working closely with fellow controllers daily and stakeholders on both tech and business side, including senior leaders and the leadership of the initiative. We are looking for someone whose communication style is clear, inspiring and inclusive and who can effectively influence, empower and motivate others. In addition, you will contribute to a positive workplace where honest feedback is encouraged and appreciated. You should enjoy working in a changing environment and approach improvements and new ways of working with an open mind. We are looking for people with: • Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant role (such as financial controlling, business controlling, or business analyses) • Academic degree in business, engineering or equivalent area • A solid understanding of financial principles and practices • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to find solutions in complex situations and involve and influence various stakeholders • Proficiency in financial tools and software such as Excel, Pbi, SAP etc. And people who have: • Leadership ability, entrepreneurial spirit and a strategic mindset • A genuine curiosity and interest in technology as well as numbers • The ability to support the business with a clear customer focus in mind • Ability to facilitate constructive communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing between different stakeholders • Experience from controlling large programs or investments (a plus)