Business Controller

Pricer; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pricer is seeking a commercially minded Business Controller to join their Stockholm-based team. You will combine financial analysis with a strong business perspective across multiple markets, focusing on COGS, margins and profitability.

You will work closely with Sales and Operations to translate data into actionable insights and drive improvements. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and establishing KPIs and tools for effective management.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Control or a similar role.
• Experience in retail or product-oriented business is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and solid understanding of ERP/financial systems.
• Excellent Swedish and English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive budgeting and forecasting processes with KPI analysis.
• Analyze COGS, margins and profitability; identify drivers, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Act as a business partner; provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and follow-up areas for analysis.
• Prepare and present financial insights to stakeholders; drive reporting improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to optimize business performance.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Education

5+ years Business Control experience

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Pricer is now looking for a commercially minded and analytical Business Controller with a strong focus on sales, profitability and margins. In this role, you will combine financial analysis with a strong business perspective in an international organization operating across multiple markets.

As a Business Controller, you will work closely with both Sales and Operations, with a strong focus on analyzing and following up COGS, margins and profitability. You will also work with budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis, translating financial data into actionable business insights.

The role offers plenty of scope to influence and develop your area of responsibility. You will be expected to take initiative and drive improvements, developing processes and ways of working as well as establishing relevant KPIs and tools for effective business management.

You will be part of a team of three and report to the Head of Business Control. The position is based in central Stockholm.

Key responsibilities

• Own and drive the budgeting and forecasting process, including KPI and performance analysis
• Analyze COGS, margins and profitability, identifying key drivers, trends, risks and opportunities
• Act as a business partner, providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making
• Develop and monitor relevant KPIs and identify new areas for analysis and follow-up
• Prepare and present financial analysis and insights to key stakeholders
• Drive improvements in reporting, processes and ways of working

Qualifications

• A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field, or equivalent education
• At least 5 years of experience in Business Control, with a solid understanding of accounting principles
• Experience in retail or another product-oriented business, preferably in a commercially focused role, is considered an advantage
• Strong Excel skills and a good understanding of ERP and financial systems, combined with an interest in new technology and modern ways of working
• Excellent Swedish and English skills, both written and spoken

About you

You are proactive, analytical and commercially minded, with a genuine interest in understanding the business and what drives performance. You are comfortable working independently, taking initiative and challenging existing ways of working when you see opportunities to improve.

You communicate clearly and can turn complex financial information into practical insights and recommendations. You enjoy working across different functions and have the drive to turn ideas into action and contribute to continuous improvement.

About Pricer

Founded in Sweden in 1991, Pricer AB is a world-leading provider of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) for retail, helping improve both store operations and the customer experience. Our optical platform for ESLs is fast, robust, open and scalable.

We work with some of the world's largest retailers across a wide range of sectors, including grocery, home improvement, electronics and specialty retail.

As part of the recruitment process, we use Alva Labs assessments to support a fair and objective evaluation of candidates and help identify the best match for the role.