Local Business Line Controller

Lorentzen & Wettre; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 781,200 - 1,227,600; Full time

Job summary

ABB Process Industries Sweden is seeking a Finance Manager to act as a trusted financial partner for local business managers. You will lead end‑to‑end controlling for the Mining & Materials line, driving profitability and value creation through rigorous analysis and clear recommendations.

You will participate in monthly closings, forecasting, and planning, analyze deviations and KPIs, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement global standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Business Controlling or a similar role.
• Experience with SAP; strong collaboration and business‑partnering skills; fluent in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial follow‑up and analysis for local divisions.
• Act as Business Controller responsible for project, business controlling and profitability.
• Participate in monthly closings, forecasting, and planning.
• Analyze deviations, trends, and KPIs; provide actionable insights for decisions.
• Drive implementation of global standards and financial guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify efficiency improvements.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and target follow‑up.
• Be part of the business unit management team defining strategy and targets.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Business Controller, you will play a vital role within the local finance and business organization, working closely with Business Managers and key stakeholders. You will act as a trusted financial partner, supporting strong business decisions through insightful analysis, structured follow‑up, and a clear focus on performance and value creation.

About ABB Process Industries

ABB Process Industries is a global leader in delivering automation, electrification, and digital solutions for industries such as mining, pulp and paper, metals, cement, and energy. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced technology, ABB helps customers improve productivity, sustainability, and operational excellence. In this role, you will contribute directly to the financial success of ABB’s Process Industries business in Sweden.

In this position, you will have end‑to‑end controlling responsibility for local business line Mining & Materials covering project controlling, business controlling, and overall financial performance. You will analyze financial results, assess different business scenarios, and provide clear recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.

We offer a challenging and rewarding role in an international, dynamic environment, with broad exposure across financial management and close collaboration with the business.

For this role, you are expected to spend approximately 3–4 days per week working from our Västerås office.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial follow‑up and analysis across the local division’s business lines, including project reviews and execution follow‑up
• Act as Business Controller, responsible for:
• Project controlling
• Business controlling
• Overall financial performance and profitability
• Participate in monthly closings, forecasting, and planning, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and a clear understanding of both details and the bigger picture
• Analyze deviations, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide actionable insights to support business decisions
• Drive the implementation of global standards and financial guidelines, ensuring compliance within your area of responsibility
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvements, efficiency gains, and higher work quality
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis, target follow‑up, and monitoring of action plans
• You will be part of the business unit management team defining and driving the strategy, targets and culture.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Several years of experience in Business Controlling or a similar controlling role
• Strong understanding of financial controlling processes and tools, combined with solid business acumen
• Experience working with SAP is an advantage
• Known for strong collaboration, communication, and business‑partnering skills
• Fluent in English and Swedish; additional languages are a plus
• A proactive and structured professional who enjoys driving improvements and adapting to change

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

More about us

ABB Process Automation and our Process Industries division delivers state‑of‑the‑art electrification, automation and digital solutions across various sectors, including Mining & Materials (M&M); Metals & Power Conversion (M&PC); and Pulp, Paper & Fiber (PP&F). Our expertise and solutions helps our customers enhance productivity, reduce costs, increase safety and achieve sustainability goals.

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre‑employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.