Senior Business Controller

Lyten; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Innovative work environment

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a qualified financial professional to provide strategic financial partnership to critical business units. Your responsibilities will include complex financial modelling, leading annual planning, and performance management to maximize profitability.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in finance, 7+ years of experience, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. The role promises a dynamic work environment focusing on solving real-world challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in FP&A or Controlling.
• Proven track record in complex financial modelling.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary financial liaison to Senior VPs and C-level leaders.
• Lead creation of financial models for investments and business cases.
• Design and implement KPIs to track business performance.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Profitability Analysis

Budgeting

KPI Implementation

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

ERP Systems

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

Job Scope

High level purpose of function. To provide high-level, dedicated strategic financial partnership to critical, complex, or highly sensitive business units (e.g., Global Operations, Major Product Lines, or a specific region). This role is responsible for driving financial performance, leading complex financial modelling, and guiding executive-level decision-making to maximize profitability and resource efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Act as the primary financial liaison and advisor to Senior VPs or C-level functional leaders, driving alignment between operational goals and financial targets.
• Complex Modelling: Lead creation of sophisticated financial models for new investments, business cases, pricing strategies, and long-term capital allocation within the assigned business unit.
• Performance Management: Design and implement relevant KPIs and reporting structures (e.g., dashboards) to track and analyse business performance, cost of goods sold (COGS), and variance against AOP (Annual Operating Plan).
• Annual Planning: Oversee the comprehensive budgeting and forecasting cycles for the supported business unit, ensuring rigor and accuracy in all submissions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and champion cost reduction and process efficiency initiatives that significantly impact the company’s bottom line.

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget Responsibility: Fully accountable for the accuracy of the entire assigned business unit's OPEX and CAPEX budget and forecasts. Directly manages a portion of the central FP&A OPEX budget allocated for business unit support tools.
• Direct Reports: May have 1-2 direct reports, typically junior Business Analysts or Business Controllers, and is responsible for their guidance and mentorship.
• Decision Authority: Authorized to approve and greenlight low-to-moderate CAPEX projects and new operational expenses for the business unit within approved limits. Can formally challenge and require re-prioritization of initiatives based on financial viability and ROI analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in FP&A or a Controlling function, with significant experience supporting senior business leaders.
• Proven track record in complex financial modelling and advanced profitability analysis.

Qualifications And Experience

• Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA is highly desirable.
• Experience in a high-growth, manufacturing, or project-based environment is preferred.
• Expert proficiency in using ERP systems and dedicated business intelligence/data visualization tools.

Specific Skills

• Mastery of financial modelling, valuation techniques, and scenario planning.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear business implications for executive audiences.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of operational processes (e.g., cost accounting).

Personal Success Factors

• Executive Influence: Ability to build immediate trust and influence decision-making with C-level and SVP stakeholders.
• Detail‑Oriented Strategist: The capacity to manage granular data accuracy while maintaining a strategic, big‑picture focus.
• Proactive Challenge: Willingness to constructively challenge the status quo and push for optimal financial outcomes.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting‑edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down‑to‑earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast‑moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose‑driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.