Business Controller needed in Södertälje

Perido AB; Södertälje kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Perido AB is seeking a proactive Project Controller to join a world-leading transport solutions client in Södertälje. You will act as a finance partner to project managers, ensuring transparency and informed decisions across a portfolio of product development and customer projects.

The role requires on-site presence three days a week and offers exposure to engineering, sales, purchasing, production, and finance within a project-driven environment.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in controlling, financial analysis, project controlling, business controlling, or project management support.
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to understand technical, commercial, and financial drivers.
• Experience working with budgets, forecasts, business cases, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, enabling you to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and follow-up for a portfolio of product development and customer projects.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and proactively support corrective actions.
• Analyze project profitability, business cases, and investment proposals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project managers and department leadership with financial insights and performance analyses.
• Develop and maintain project financial reporting, including budget tracking, resource utilization, and cost development.
• Prepare decision material and presentations for management teams and governance forums.
• Ensure financial transparency and support fact-based decision-making regarding project priorities and investments.
• Perform ad hoc analyses related to project performance, portfolio management, and business development initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of project controlling processes, tools, and reporting methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Collaborative mindset

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Project controlling

Education

Finance degree

Business Administration

Industrial Economics

Engineering

Job description

Are you a skilled Business Controller looking for your next challenge? Do you want to combine financial analysis with a broad, business-oriented role? As a Project Controller at our client, you’ll work closely with project managers and leadership teams, supporting key decisions and driving financial performance across a portfolio of exciting projects.

About the position

Perido are looking for an experienced Business Controller for our client, a world-leading supplier of transport solutions and together with partners and customers, they are driving the transition to a sustainable transport system. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain a broad understanding of project-driven business operations and collaborate closely with stakeholders across engineering, sales, purchasing, production, and finance. The position is located at the company’s headquarters in Södertälje. You are expected to minimum 3 days on site.

Your daily tasks

As a Project Controller, you will play a key role in supporting and steering a portfolio of both product development projects and customer-related business projects. Acting as a finance business partner and trusted advisor to project managers and management teams, you will ensure transparency, financial control, and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and follow-up for a portfolio of product development and customer projects
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and proactively support corrective actions
• Analyze project profitability, business cases, and investment proposals throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project managers and department leadership with financial insights and performance analyses
• Develop and maintain project financial reporting, including budget tracking, resource utilization, and cost development
• Prepare decision material and presentations for management teams and governance forums
• Ensure financial transparency and support fact-based decision-making regarding project priorities and investments
• Perform ad hoc analyses related to project performance, portfolio management, and business development initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement of project controlling processes, tools, and reporting methods
• Success in this role requires close collaboration with stakeholders across multiple functions and the ability to communicate financial information in a clear and business-oriented manner

Your characteristics

We are looking for a proactive and analytical individual who enjoys working in a project-oriented environment and translating complex information into actionable insights. You combine a solid financial foundation with a genuine interest in business operations and project management. You are comfortable challenging assumptions, asking the right questions, and supporting decision-makers with both strategic perspectives and attention to detail.

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity? We look forward to reading your application!

Qualifications:

• A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in controlling, financial analysis, project controlling, business controlling, or project management support
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to understand technical, commercial, and financial drivers
• Experience working with budgets, forecasts, business cases, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, enabling you to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across functions and organizational levels
• Professional proficiency in English

Advantageous:

• Experience from product development, industrial operations, manufacturing, or customer project environments
• Fluency in Swedish

Contract type and hours

Full-time consulting assignment until 2028-09-21. Start asap.

Let us help you take the next step in your career

Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. With us, you will find a wide variety of assignments, where you can either be employed directly by a company or work as a consultant through Perido. We are one of Sweden’s largest consulting firms for professionals, which gives you many opportunities. As a consultant, you become an important part of our organization and contribute your expertise within our clients’ organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/

You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, you are welcome to contact us at [e-mail]. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your application status or disclose the client company if it is not stated in the job advertisement.