Business Controller – R&D & Technology

Sway Sourcing Sweden Aktiebolag; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Sway Sourcing Sweden Aktiebolag is seeking an experienced Business Controller to join its international R&D organization. You will partner with engineering leadership and finance colleagues to drive financial planning, forecasting, and business-case analyses that inform strategic decisions.

You will help shape Controlling processes and tooling, manage KPI follow-ups, and present insights to senior stakeholders across a global network.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• At least 3–5 years of experience in Business Controlling
• Interest in electrification, battery technologies, and the transformation of the commercial vehicle industry
• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and drive business performance in a structured and analytical way
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and management teams in a complex and international environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence decisions across both finance and operational functions
• Excellent analytical and digital capabilities, including advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP is considered a strong advantage
• High integrity, curiosity, and an interest in understanding products, technology, operations, and key business drivers behind successful R&D organizations
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to create value through teamwork, networking, and cross-functional cooperation
• Professional fluency in English; fluency in Swedish is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Financial analysis, business cases and scenario assessments to support management decisions
• KPI follow-up, reporting and presentations
• Developing Controlling processes, methods, tools and ways of working
• As a Business Partner, support senior R&D stakeholders with financial steering and business performance insights
• Engage in cross-functional networks and management forums

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

KPI tracking

Financial analysis

Business cases

Scenario analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Business Administration/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you passionate about combining finance, technology, and business and interested in contributing to the development of next-generation sustainable solutions?

We are looking for an experienced Business Controller to join an international R&D organization operating in a technology-driven industry. In this role, you will work closely with R&D leadership and act as a trusted Business Partner, providing financial insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

The organization is currently undergoing significant transformation, including new ways of working, systems, processes, and responsibilities. The Controlling function is evolving alongside the business, giving you the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of future financial management models.

The Role

You will join a small, collaborative Controlling team and work closely with engineering leaders, project managers, finance colleagues, and other stakeholders across an international R&D organization.

Your responsibilities will include financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, as well as financial analysis, business cases and scenario assessments to support management decisions. You will also work with KPI follow-up, reporting and presentations and contribute to developing Controlling processes, methods, tools and ways of working.

As a Business Partner, you will support senior R&D stakeholders with financial steering and business performance insights and participate in cross-functional networks and management forums.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

At least 3–5 years of experience in Business Controlling

An interest in electrification, battery technologies, and the transformation of the commercial vehicle industry, with a desire to contribute to sustainable transport solutions

Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and drive business performance in a structured and analytical way

Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and management teams in a complex and international environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence decisions across both finance and operational functions

Excellent analytical and digital capabilities, including advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP is considered a strong advantage

High integrity, curiosity, and an interest in understanding products, technology, operations, and key business drivers behind successful R&D organizations

A collaborative mindset and the ability to create value through teamwork, networking, and cross-functional cooperation

Professional fluency in English is required; fluency in Swedish is beneficial

Practical Information

The assignment is full-time and on-site, with good opportunities for extension. Candidate selection and interviews are conducted continuously.

A background check will be carried out before the assignment begins.

Application & Start Date:

Start Date: 2026-10-01

End Date: 2026-12-31

Application Deadline: 2026-09-22

Selections and interviews are ongoing!