Strategic Project Controller: Budget & Schedule Lead

Outokumpu Stainless AB; Avesta kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employment conditions

Professional development

Global opportunities

Safety & sustainability focus

Job summary

Outokumpu Stainless AB is seeking a Project Controller to join the PMO at Avesta Works. You will provide structure, transparency and financial control across the project lifecycle, ensuring schedules and budgets align with business objectives.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Operations, Finance and HR to drive successful project execution and informed investment decisions. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with English required and Swedish a plus.

Qualifications

• + University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Management or a related field.
• + Experience in project controlling, project management, or financial project support.
• + Proven experience in project control with a focus on scheduling and financial management.
• + Experience from large industrial, manufacturing, investment, or plant-related projects.
• + Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to support decision-making.
• + Good understanding of industrial processes and project delivery practices.
• + Experience working with project management tools and software.
• + Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• + Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• + Fluency in English; Swedish is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project schedules, costs, and budgets.
• Support Project Managers with planning, forecasting, and project control activities.
• Provide financial follow-up and cost control to ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Prepare monthly project reporting for Project Management and Finance.
• Analyze project data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Develop and monitor project KPIs and performance metrics.
• Identify risks, deviations, and opportunities, and support mitigation actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within project governance and reporting processes.
• Ensure high-quality documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Swedish language advantage

Education

University degree in Finance / Business Administration / Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Outokumpu Stainless AB is seeking a Project Controller to join the PMO at Avesta Works. You will provide structure, transparency and financial control across the project lifecycle, ensuring schedules and budgets align with business objectives.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Operations, Finance and HR to drive successful project execution and informed investment decisions. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with English required and Swedish a plus.