Business-oriented Business R&D

Wequel; Södertälje kommun; Sur place; SEK 650 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Wellness allowance

Bonus

Flexible hours

Company car leasing

Employee events

Résumé du poste

WeQuel seeks an experienced, business-oriented Business Controller in Södertälje to support the client's Powertrain development within R&D. You will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and KPI follow-up, and partner with management to influence strategic decisions and cost development. This onsite role operates in a global matrix organisation with a four-person core team and broad cross-functional network.

Start date 2026-09-18 and end date 2026-12-31 (approx. 3 months).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Business Controlling or similar finance controlling role.
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience with financial closing processes, KPI follow-up and performance management.
• Experience supporting or partnering with management teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in English (Swedish a plus).

Responsabilités

• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Financial closing processes.
• KPI follow-up and performance management.
• Influencing cost development.
• Support for strategic business decisions.
• Business partnering with management teams.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of the future financial management model.

Connaissances

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

KPI follow-up

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration or Industrial Engineering

Outils

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Description du poste

We at WeQuel are now looking for an experienced, business-oriented Business Controller in Södertälje. You will join a diverse team of business controllers supporting the client's Research & Development business, with a focus on steering and planning processes and tools. The client is a global group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation to create the sustainable transport solutions of the future. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more and reach further. The client's values are customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility and elimination of waste. In this role you will support and drive financial processes, take part in strategic decision-making and make sure financial targets are met. Research & Development is going through major changes in ways of working, systems and roles, and Controlling is changing with it. Controlling works in a global context and plays an important role as a business partner. You will help design and implement the future financial management model.

As a consultant with us, you will have the opportunity to work with one of our clients, who are leading companies within the transportation, automotive and industrial sectors. There you will help optimise processes, strengthen financial steering and create sustainable, long-term solutions.

Your responsibilities:

• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Financial closing processes
• KPI follow-up and performance management
• Influencing cost development
• Support for strategic business decisions
• Business partnering with management teams
• Contributing to the design and implementation of the future financial management model

You will work in a changing, global matrix organisation where solutions are not always clearly defined. Your core team is four business controllers and the manager. It is a diverse team supporting the Powertrain development business within the client's R&D. Outside the core team, you will have a broad network across R&D controlling and other controlling functions.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in Business Controlling or a similar finance controlling role
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting
• Experience with financial closing processes, KPI follow-up and performance management
• Experience influencing cost development and supporting strategic business decisions
• Experience supporting or partnering with management teams
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams
• Experience from an international, global business environment is highly desirable
• Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration or Industrial Engineering
• English required; Swedish is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of Power BI
• SAP experience is a strong advantage
• Strong systems knowledge and data analysis skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Structured, results-oriented approach with high-quality outcomes
• Strong business acumen and interest in product and business development
• Able to work effectively in a changing environment where solutions are not always clearly defined
• High integrity and professional judgment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Able to build strong relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Able to influence decision-making across organisational levels
• Strong collaboration skills in a global matrix organisation

Assignment details

• Start date: 2026-09-18
• End date: 2026-12-31 (approx. 3 months)
• Location: Södertälje
• Workload: 100%
• Remote: 100% ONSITE (5 days/week on site)
• Interview format: Online and on site
• Maximum notice period: ASAP

The client's environment

• A dynamic, flexible workplace, including access to the client's hubs at Sergel and Midway
• A structured development plan and courses supporting career growth, locally and internationally
• Wellness allowance, bonus, flexible hours and company car leasing
• Events for employees and their families
• Direct express bus service from Stockholm to Södertälje for an easy commute

We offer

At WeQuel, you become part of a consulting team that values people first. We believe success comes from engagement, collaboration and development. We offer a flat organisation with short decision paths, a strong sense of community and the opportunity to shape your own development.