Senior Business Controller

Vattenfall GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good remuneration

International work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

Vattenfall is seeking an experienced Senior Business Controller to strengthen reporting, planning and performance management within BA Wind. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business and Group functions to provide high-quality financial information and support strategic decision-making.

This role offers the opportunity to influence how financial performance is measured and improved across a dynamic, international growth area, contributing to the renewable energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Controlling or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience within finance, controlling or performance management.
• Experience leading planning, reporting and forecasting processes in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of management reporting, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Experience working with multiple financial systems and large data sets.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience within the energy sector, renewables or infrastructure is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and continuously improve BA Wind's planning and control framework.
• Lead and coordinate performance management, business planning and forecasting activities.
• Manage the monthly reporting and forecasting process across BA Wind.
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles and financial governance requirements.
• Safeguard the integrity and reconciliation of financial data across systems and reporting platforms.
• Prepare management reporting, performance reviews and Business Performance Meeting materials.
• Develop reporting templates, timelines and performance dashboards.
• Maintain and further develop KPIs, scorecards and target management frameworks.
• Translate financial results and trends into meaningful business insights.
• Define and improve controlling requirements for financial systems and reporting tools.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to the development of future ways of working within Finance.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Controlling

Tools

IBM TM1

Cognos Controller

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Business Controller who enjoys turning financial insights into business decisions? Do you want to help shape the future of renewable energy while working in one of the most ambitious growth areas in Europe? There is a way. Join Vattenfall as a Senior Business Controller and play a key role in driving performance and enabling strategic decision-making across Business Area Wind.

Be in your element with BA Wind

We develop, build and operate our wind farms, both onshore and offshore, to accelerate the growth of renewable energy. Combining international expertise with innovation, we deliver world-class projects that contribute to a more sustainable future.

As part of BA Wind, you will contribute to one of the industry's most exciting development pipelines, with 24 GW of planned capacity across key European markets. You will not only support financial performance, but also help enable innovation, new business models and sustainable growth.

Your role

As Senior Business Controller, you will strengthen and further develop the reporting, planning and performance management processes within BA Wind. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and Group functions, you will provide high-quality financial information, challenge assumptions and support strategic decision-making.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how financial performance is measured, reported and improved across a dynamic and rapidly growing business.

Your key responsibilities

• Coordinate and continuously improve BA Wind's planning and control framework.
• Lead and coordinate performance management, business planning and forecasting activities.
• Manage the monthly reporting and forecasting process across BA Wind.
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles and financial governance requirements.
• Safeguard the integrity and reconciliation of financial data across systems and reporting platforms.
• Prepare management reporting, performance reviews and Business Performance Meeting materials.
• Develop reporting templates, timelines and performance dashboards.
• Maintain and further develop KPIs, scorecards and target management frameworks.
• Translate financial results and trends into meaningful business insights.
• Define and improve controlling requirements for financial systems and reporting tools.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to the development of future ways of working within Finance.

You combine strong financial expertise with the ability to communicate complex topics in a clear and approachable way. You enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across disciplines and are motivated by improving processes, systems and business performance.

Qualifications

We believe you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Controlling or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience within finance, controlling or performance management.
• Experience leading planning, reporting and forecasting processes in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of management reporting, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Experience working with multiple financial systems and large data sets.
• Advanced skills in IBM TM1, Cognos Controller, Power BI and Microsoft 365.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial governance.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience within the energy sector, renewables or infrastructure is considered an advantage.

Additionally, you:

• Enjoy turning financial information into practical recommendations.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across international teams.
• Take ownership of improvements and contribute new ideas.
• Support colleagues while providing constructive challenge when needed.
• Demonstrate curiosity, positivity and a commitment to continuous learning.

Locations: Solna, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin or London.

Additional Information

Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety‑conscious. We are looking for employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our corporate culture. We firmly believe that diversity helps build a more profitable and attractive company, and we strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or disability. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre‑employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall.

Working at Vattenfall means working with critical societal infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security‑classified, and you may be required to fill a wartime posting. If this position is security‑classified, a security clearance will be carried out before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any potential wartime posting will be based on the employment contract and the Total Defence Service Act.

Company Description

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.