Head of Internal Control Business Partner

Ericsson; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Sweden is seeking Head of Internal Control Business Partner to lead a global team responsible for embedding and monitoring risk and controls across financial reporting and sustainability, including SOX and Anti-Bribery programs.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive data-driven assurance, leverage automation and AI, and contribute to transformation programs while ensuring governance requirements translate into sustainable business practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, or risk management.
• Extensive experience in internal control, compliance, audit, or risk management.
• Proven leadership building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to embed and monitor risks and controls across financial reporting/SOX, sustainability reporting and Anti-Bribery & Corruption.
• Lead and develop a global team of Internal Control Business Partners.
• Provide assurance to the CEO, CFO, Audit Compliance Committee, and Board regarding internal control effectiveness.
• Partner with senior leaders across Ericsson to strengthen risk- and control ownership, enhance control effectiveness, and support strategic decision-making.
• Define requirements and maintain SAP GRC PC.
• Monitor and challenge the effectiveness of internal controls across the Group, proactively identifying improvement opportunities and supporting management in strengthening the control environment.
• Provide training to build awareness and competence about risks and controls.
• Actively engage in transformation programs (e.g. AI, ERP, business process) to identify potential significant emerging risks.
• Participate in transformation project to modernize internal control methodologies and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Risk management

Internal controls

AI awareness

Automation

Stakeholder management

Communication

SAP GRC

Education

Master’s degree in finance / accounting / risk management

Tools

SAP GRC PC

Job description

Join our TeamAbout the OpportunityInternal Control is evolving into a more continuous, predictive, and business-integrated capability. As Head of Internal Control Business Partner, you will play a leading role in shaping that future at Ericsson. You will lead a global team of Internal Control Business Partners that helps the business embed and monitor risk and controls across financial reporting/SOX, sustainability reporting and Anti-Bribery & Corruption. By leveraging data, automation, and AI, you will provide proactive risk- and control insights to senior leaders.If you are passionate about leading change, building future-ready capabilities, and redefining how Internal Control creates business value, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.What You Will Do— Accountable for partnering with the business to ensure risks and controls are effectively embedded, monitored, and continuously improved, translating governance requirements into sustainable business practices.— Lead and develop a global team of Internal Control Business Partners, building future capabilities in data-driven assurance, and business partnering.— Provide assurance to the CEO, CFO, Audit Compliance Committee, and Board regarding internal control effectiveness.— Partner with senior leaders across Ericsson to strengthen risk- and control ownership, enhance control effectiveness, and support strategic decision-making.— Define requirements and maintain SAP GRC PC— Monitor and challenge the effectiveness of internal controls across the Group, proactively identifying improvement opportunities and supporting management in strengthening the control environment.— Provide training to build awareness and competence about risks and controls.— Actively engage in transformation programs (e.g. AI, ERP, business process) to identify potential significant emerging risks.— Participate in transformation project to modernize internal control methodologies and tools.The Skills You Bring— Master’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business administration, risk management, or a related field.— Extensive experience from internal control, compliance, audit or risk management— Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of building and developing high-performing teams.— Strong business acumen and the ability to translate risk and control insights into practical business outcomes.— Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with an interest in leveraging automation and AI to enhance internal control.— Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and challenge senior leaders constructively.— Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex risks and control topics into clear, business-relevant messagesDeadline: 01.11.2026Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || StockholmReq ID: 792165