Business Unit Controller - BU Submarines

Saab AB; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB in Lund is seeking a Business Unit Controller to drive the development of BU Submarines, a strategic unit within Business Area Naval. You will lead a team of controllers, turning financial data into business insights to support decisions and long-term value creation.

You will report to the CFO of Business Area Naval and collaborate with finance specialists and business leaders to ensure strong financial control and profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in business controlling within a large and complex organization.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing people.
• Strong ability to act as a business partner to senior management.
• Good understanding of project-based business, investments and long-term commitments.
• Strategic perspective combined with operational execution.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• University degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of controllers with direction and coaching.
• Provide high-quality financial analysis, reporting and business support.
• Act as trusted business partner to senior leaders and influence decision-making.
• Drive financial control, transparency and profitability growth.
• Prepare decision material for management, steering committees and external auditors.
• Support bid and proposal work and investment evaluations.
• Develop KPIs and business performance models and monitor results.
• Evaluate investments and business cases.

Skills

Business Controlling

People Leadership

Business Partnering

Strategic Thinking

Financial Analysis

Analytical & Communication

Education

University degree in Finance or Business Administration

Job description

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Your role

We are looking for a Business Unit Controller who wants to help drive the development of BU Submarines, one of the most strategic units within Business Area Naval. The Unit develops, builds and supports world-class submarines and is characterized by advanced technology, innovation and long-term international business. With some of Sweden's most advanced defence programs, BU Submarines offers a unique environment for someone who wants to combine business acumen, leadership and strategic impact.

You will lead a team of controllers, providing direction, coaching and support while ensuring high-quality financial analysis, reporting and business support across the organization. As a member of the BU Management Team, you will be a trusted business partner to senior leaders, turning financial data into business insights that support decision-making, improve performance and create long-term value. You are expected to challenge, influence and contribute to the continued development of the business through a proactive and business-oriented approach.

You will work closely with the organization and have overall responsibility for business control, financial analysis and performance follow-up in a large and complex operation. The focus is on ensuring strong financial control, increasing transparency and supporting profitable growth.

With a high level of responsibility, you will drive and develop business control activities, including:

• Responsibility for profit and loss and balance sheet follow-up
• Financial analysis and reporting, including business plans, budgets, forecasts and month-end closing
• Cost forecasting and financial follow-up of long-term contracts
• Development and follow-up of KPIs and business performance models
• Evaluation of investments and business cases
• Financial support in bid and proposal work
• Preparation of decision material and presentations for management, steering committees and external auditors
• Ensuring strong financial processes, internal control and compliance with accounting principles

You will report to the CFO of Business Area Naval and work closely with other controllers, finance specialists and business leaders. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to strategic analyses and development initiatives across the wider business.

Your profile

We are looking for someone who combines strong business understanding with a genuine interest in the operations behind the numbers. You enjoy working in a role where you can influence, challenge and support the organization through high-quality financial analysis and business control.

To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• Several years of experience in business controlling within a large and complex organization
• Experience leading, coaching and developing people
• A strong ability to act as a business partner to senior management
• Good understanding of project-based business, investments and long-term business commitments
• The ability to combine a strategic perspective with operational execution
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• A university degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field

Experience from project-driven businesses, manufacturing or industrial environments is considered an advantage.

The position is based in Lund.

The position requires that you pass a security clearance process in accordance with applicable security protection regulations. For positions requiring security classification, certain citizenship requirements may apply.

What you will be part of

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Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about ushere.