Strategic Business Controller, Fighter Core Capabilities

SAAB; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab is seeking a Business Controller for the Fighter Core Capabilities unit to influence strategic financial outcomes. You will support product unit managers, drive financial focus, analyze performance, and ensure adherence to accounting rules while coordinating with the Product Unit Management Team.

The role requires strong business insight, integrity and a collaborative approach across functions. Swedish and English proficiency is essential, with security vetting considerations as applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and strategic awareness
• Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting and reporting
• Experience from a management team is meriting
• Honesty, integrity and fairness in decision making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented approach
• Effective communication in English and Swedish, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Be a co-pilot to the Product Unit Manager and program managers in financial matters
• Actively work with increasing the financial focus within the product unit; highlight issues and propose action
• Monitor and control financial aspects of product unit, programs and projects; follow-up and report budgets and forecasts for the Product Unit's P/L and BS
• Analyze actuals and forecasts and initiate actions to improve financial performance
• Take care of financial planning through forecasts, budgets and business plan
• Collaborate with other controllers in the Finance function to improve processes and controls
• Be an active part in the Product Unit Management Team

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Reporting

English language

Swedish language

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field

Job description

Saab is seeking a Business Controller for the Fighter Core Capabilities unit to influence strategic financial outcomes. You will support product unit managers, drive financial focus, analyze performance, and ensure adherence to accounting rules while coordinating with the Product Unit Management Team.

The role requires strong business insight, integrity and a collaborative approach across functions. Swedish and English proficiency is essential, with security vetting considerations as applicable.