Director Data Governance & Management

Volvo Group; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking a Director of Data Governance & Management to lead the Finance data governance strategy, operating model, and roadmap. You will ensure clear data ownership, set standards, and drive data quality across the organization.

The role requires influencing senior leadership, partnering with Group Finance, Tax, Regions, and DTO to maximize value and trust in data through analytics and AI.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Finance Transformation, Business Process Management, Enterprise Data Management, or related disciplines.
• Proven track record of defining and implementing data governance frameworks, operating models
• Experience establishing data ownership, stewardship, and data quality practices within large and complex organizations
• Experience working with Finance processes and business data across multiple functions and organization
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving alignment across multiple organizational units

Responsibilities

• Define and own the FCA Finance Data Governance & Management Strategy and Roadmap
• Establish and govern the FCA operating model for Finance Data Governance
• Leverage Enterprise policies, standards, principles and capabilities
• Represent FCA in relevant Group governance boards, steering committees and forums
• Drive end-to-end Finance process excellence through a data-driven perspective
• Define and maintain common business definitions, standards and terminology
• Drive the FCA Data Quality Framework
• Ensure effective Data Owner- and Stewardship practices across FCA processes and organizations
• Secure compliance with regulatory, risk and internal control requirements
• Ensure transparency and trust in Finance data to maximize business value from data through insights, analytics and AI
• Enable effective management of Finance data throughout its lifecycle, including lineage, retention and accessibility requirements
• Drive data maturity across FCA through awareness, training and change management
• Collaborate with Group Finance Business Office, Tax, Regions, Global Competence Center Process Organizations, VPS network and Digital Technology & Operations (DTO)

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Finance Transformation

Business Process

Enterprise Data Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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Are you passionate about turning data into a strategic asset and driving transparency, quality, and trust across Finance? Do you thrive on shaping governance, influencing stakeholders, and enabling data-driven decision-making?

We are looking for a Director Data Governance & Management to join FCA Digital & IT. In this role, you will define and drive the FCA Data Governance strategy, operating model, and roadmap, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and quality of data across the organization. You will collaborate with business, process, and enterprise stakeholders to strengthen governance, improve data maturity, and maximize the value and trust of data.

Financial Control & Accounting (FCA) is a global finance organization in Group Finance responsible for securing finance and tax compliance, accounting and financial reporting for most Business Areas, Truck Divisions, and Group Functions in Volvo Group. FCA also hosts our Global Competence Center Finance providing qualitative, process efficient, automated finance deliveries. We are a truly global organization with around 1400 highly professional colleagues in more than 50 countries, closely integrated with local business operations.

Our mission is to secure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance for the Volvo Group. We aspire to lead in finance and compliance through excellence and innovation.

Job Description

• Define and own the FCA Finance Data Governance & Management Strategy and Roadmap
• Establish and govern the FCA operating model for Finance Data Governance,
• Leverage Enterprise policies, standards, principles and capabilities
• Represent FCA in relevant Group governance boards, steering committees and forums
• Drive end-to-end Finance process excellence through a data-driven perspective
• Define and maintain common business definitions, standards and terminology
• Drive the FCA Data Quality Framework
• Ensure effective Data Owner- and Stewardship practices across FCA processes and organizations
• Secure compliance with regulatory, risk and internal control requirements
• Ensure transparency and trust in Finance data to maximize business value from data through insights, analytics and AI
• Enable effective management of Finance data throughout its lifecycle, including lineage, retention and accessibility requirements
• Drive data maturity across FCA through awareness, training and change management
• Collaborate with Group Finance Business Office, Tax, Regions, Global Competence Center Process Organizations, VPS network and Digital Technology & Operations (DTO)

Qualifications and Experience

Required Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Finance Transformation, Business Process Management, Enterprise Data Management, or related disciplines
• Proven track record of defining and implementing data governance frameworks, operating models
• Experience establishing data ownership, stewardship, and data quality practices within large and complex organizations
• Experience working with Finance processes and business data across multiple functions and organization
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving alignment across multiple organizational units

Preferred Background

• Experience from Shared Services, Global Business Services
• Background in management consulting, enterprise transformation, or governance-related leadership roles
• Experience supporting ERP transformation programs, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience working with enterprise data organizations, data offices, or Chief Data Officer functions
• Experience collaborating with regulatory, risk, compliance, audit, and internal control functions

Knowledge Areas

• Data Governance frameworks and operating models
• Data Quality ManagementData Ownership and Stewardship
• Analytics & AI
• Finance data domains and processes
  Record-to-Report (R2R)
  Purchase-to-Pay (P2P)
  Order-to-Cash (O2C)
• Data Privacy and regulatory requirements
• Analytics, business intelligence, and AI enablement
• Data-driven decision-making and performance management

Profile

• Strategic and business oriented
• Strong governance mindset but still pragmatic
• Able to establish trust and alignment across Finance, Digital & IT, Tax, Group Functions, Regions, and Shared Services
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex data topics into clear business outcomes.
• Change leader who can foster a strong data culture and increase data maturity across the organization

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Last application date is October 18, 2026.

As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Group Finance contributes to realizing the vision of the Volvo Group by developing and providing a wide range of expert services from financial planning to accounting, business controlling, M&As, financial reporting and investor relations. With Volvo Group Finance you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.