Project Controller

JobBusters AB; Södertälje kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Insurance coverage

Pension plan

Wellness allowance

Lifeplan pension advisory

Job summary

JobBusters AB is seeking a Project Controller to join a hybrid environment in Södertälje, supporting a mixed portfolio of product development and customer projects. You will act as a finance business partner to project managers, delivering financial transparency, planning and performance insights.

You will collaborate across engineering, sales, purchasing, production and finance, preparing management reports and governance materials, while driving improvements in project controlling tools and

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Economics, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in controlling, financial analysis, project controlling, business controlling or project management support.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, business cases and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand technical, commercial and financial drivers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning, forecasting and follow-up for projects.
• Monitor project performance, profitability, resource utilization and cost development.
• Analyze business cases and investment proposals.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and support corrective actions.
• Prepare financial reports, decision materials and presentations for management and governance.
• Contribute to continuous improvements of project controlling processes, tools and reporting.

Education

University degree in Finance / Business Administration / Industrial Economics / Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Project Controller to join a dynamic project environment in Södertälje, supporting a portfolio of both product development and customer projects. In this role, you will act as a finance business partner to project managers and management teams, contributing to financial transparency, informed decision-making and successful project execution.

You will be responsible for financial planning, forecasting and follow-up, while monitoring project performance, profitability, resource utilization and cost development. You will also analyze business cases and investment proposals, identify financial risks and opportunities, and support the business with relevant corrective actions.

The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders across engineering, sales, purchasing, production and finance. You will also prepare financial reports, decision material and presentations for management and governance forums, as well as contribute to continuous improvements of project controlling processes, tools and reporting.

Company Presentation

Our client is a leading global company within the transport and automotive industry, with a strong focus on developing and manufacturing advanced products and solutions for sustainable transport. The company operates in an international environment where engineering, product development, production and customer projects work closely together.

Good to Know

Scope of employment: Full-time, 100%

Type of contract: Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters

Working model: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week on site in Södertälje

Salary: According to agreement

End date: 2028-09-21, with the possibility of extension

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Economics, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in controlling, financial analysis, project controlling, business controlling or project management support.
• Experience working with budgets, forecasts, business cases and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand technical, commercial and financial drivers.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative and business-oriented approach.
• Professional proficiency in English; knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.
• Experience from product development, industrial operations, manufacturing or customer project environments is highly valued.

What we Offer

• Secure employment with a collective bargaining agreement, insurance coverage and occupational pension
• Wellness allowance and employee discounts and offers via Benifex (e.g., health, leisure, transport and healthcare)
• Flex pension and access to the Lifeplan pension advisory service
• Occupational health services
• Long-term assignments and a dedicated Consultant Manager for personal support
• Opportunities to build valuable experience, expand your network and grow your future career