Business Controller

CLER; Stockholms kommun; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Transparent options scheme

Centrally located offices

Opportunity to impact public health

Job summary

A deep-tech start-up in Stockholm is seeking a Business Controller to drive financial planning and analysis. In this role, you will partner with management to provide insights and forecasts essential for strategic growth. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in business controlling and strong analytical skills. The company offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact public health through innovative air purification solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business controlling, financial planning & analysis, or related roles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience in start-ups, scale-ups, or international businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly reports with analysis of key variances and performance drivers.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs that give real-time visibility into business performance.

Skills

Business controlling

Financial planning & analysis

Analytical skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

BI/reporting tools

Job description

About CLER

At CLER, we're redefining clean air. CLER is a deep-tech start-up that is revolutionising global air purification. Our cutting-edge, filter-free purification technology delivers ultra-clean air while requiring no maintenance, consuming less energy, and delivering a much more sustainable solution.

Why this matters:

99% of the world’s population breathes air that fails to meet WHO guidelines, causing more than seven million deaths each year.

Indoor air quality is often 2–5x worse than outdoor air, even though we spend 90% of our lives indoors.

CLER\'s technology is backed by smart Swedish engineering and rigorous innovation. We believe in creating effortless, reliable air quality solutions that work for everyone, without compromise.

We aim to become the new global standard in air filtration. Our ambition is to redefine how the world cleans its air - by cutting waste, reducing CO₂ emissions and protecting public health.

About the Role

As Business Controller at CLER, you will be the financial co-pilot of our growth journey. You will provide sharp analysis, actionable insights, and reliable forecasts to support strategic decisions and operational excellence across the company.

What you will be doing

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly reports with analysis of key variances and performance drivers.
• Partner with management and department leads to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs that give real-time visibility into business performance.
• Build and improve financial models to evaluate projects, investments, and new markets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls in collaboration with Finance.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions.

Whom are we looking for

• 5+ years of experience in business controlling, financial planning & analysis, or related roles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and BI/reporting tools (BI tools).
• Experience in start-ups, scale-ups, or international businesses is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

What We Offer

• Come in early stage in a high ambition startup. Small team and flat hierarchy - opportunity to directly impact company growth and strategy.
• Competitive salary and transparent options scheme.
• Centrally located offices in Stockholm
• Most importantly - Making a true impact for the world - contribute to cutting waste, reducing CO₂ emissions and increasing public health.

Recruitment process

We’re reviewing applications continuously, so don’t wait to apply. This is a full-time position based in Stockholm, Sweden. Swedish work permit is required.