Business Controller

Volvo Construction Equipment Finland Oy; Vantaa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Construction Equipment Finland Oy is seeking a Business Controller to join the Finance team in Finland. The role is based at the Vantaa office with a hybrid working model, and occasional travel within Finland and to Sweden.

You will handle financial reporting, analysis, and business support, reporting to the CFO and contributing to process improvement and automation across the organisation.

Qualifications

• MBA or MSc in economics or related field.
• Experience in business controlling in international environments.
• Experience with group-level reporting.
• Fluent in Finnish and English; Swedish is an advantage.
• Strong numeracy and IT literacy; Excel proficiency and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• P&L reporting according to Volvo Group standards.
• Internal reporting aligned with KPIs.
• Maintain reporting structure within ERP and develop forecasts.
• Provide insights to support decision-making and cost control.
• Support month-end closing and IT implementation projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

IT literacy

Group reporting experience

Numeracy

Education

MBA or MSc in economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Volvo CE is seeking Business Controller to join its organisation in Finland. As a key member of the Finance team, the Business Controller will provide valuable business insights and financial analysis to support decision-making, drive business performance, and contribute to the continuous development of the company's processes and operations.

The position is based at the Vantaa office and follows a hybrid working model. The role includes occasional travel to other Volvo CE locations across Finland, as well as visits to Sweden a few times a year. This is a permanent, full-time position, starting as agreed.

Responsibilities

As a Business Controller, your role covers a wide range of responsibilities across financial reporting, analysis, and business support. You will monitor business performance, provide insights to support decision-making, and contribute to Group reporting processes. The role also offers a strong opportunity to develop reporting practices, drive automation initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve business performance. You will report directly to the CFO and be part of the Finance team and extended management team.

The key activities include:

• P&L reporting accuracy according to Volvo Group standards
• Internal reporting in line with the company's KPI's
• Responsibility for adequate reporting structure within ERP
• Preparing high quality rolling forecasts
• Responsibility for investment reporting including development of proper business case and follow up
• Responsibility for fixed costs and business units cost follow up, including monthly reviews
• Force of proposal for any supportive business action leading to e.g. T/O evolution, Gross profit improvement, fixed costs reduction and/or operating profit development
• Participating in new IT implementation projects, making sure reporting matters are being covered within the projects
• Acting as a backup for Finance team colleagues and supporting the month end closing tasks
• Acting as the business conscience of the company together with the CFO

Knowledge and Experience

The ideal candidate has:

• Minimum of MBA or MSc. education in the field of economics
• Solid work experience from similar Business Controlling roles with international companies
• Experience with reporting on a group level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Finnish and English, Swedish is considered as an advantage
• Ability to constructively interact with others with great communication skills
• Ability to resolve complex problems and develop new solutions
• Exhibit strong systems skills with the ability to develop and drive implementation of system and process changes
• Highly skilled in numeracy and literacy. Must have the ability to analyse and communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Strong IT skills and excellent Excel proficiency
• Experience with Power BI or other BI tools. Interest in AI-driven development is an advantage

What Volvo CE offers you?

Working at Volvo CE means having the support of a reliable and flexible employer. The company offers excellent conditions for working and thriving in your role, while promoting a healthy work–life balance and a motivating and safe work environment. Volvo CE also provides an international setting with opportunities for professional growth and development.

The role offers a broad view of the business, covering all areas of the organisation rather than focusing on a single function. In your role you will have the opportunity to influence and develop processes, reporting structures, and automation. Beyond reporting and analysis, you will play key role helping to bring financial insight into decision-making across the organisation. As a member of the extended management team, you will also have visibility to strategic discussions and business development initiatives.