Business Controller - Finance Graduate Program

Business Controller – Finance Graduate Program

Location:

Chesapeake, VA, US, 23320

Position Type:
Graduate

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next‑gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

In this 12‑month Finance Graduate Program you will gain an end‑to‑end perspective of our Finance functions and how we co‑drive the business both locally and across the Volvo Group. From day one you will have a permanent role in one of our organizations, participate in common training weeks, job rotations, and receive personal development support.

Volvo Penta North America delivers power solutions for marine and industrial applications. As part of the Volvo Group, we combine proven technology with deep expertise to support customers across a wide range of industries. We are helping shape the future through diesel and gas engines, electrification, and integrated power and energy solutions.

As a Business Controller in VPNA and part of the Volvo Group Finance Graduate Program, you will play an active role in connecting financial insights to real business decisions. You will help translate data into meaningful perspectives, strengthening business control while supporting a fast‑moving organization. Your impact will be focused across three key areas.

• Preparing management and financial reports, analyzing trends and variances across actuals, forecasts, and budgets
• Supporting ad hoc financial and operational analyses to identify risks and opportunities and guide business decisions
• Building an understanding of key financial drivers and how they connect to operational performance

• Supporting monthly closing, estimates, and reporting processes with a focus on quality and reliability
• Analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and controls
• Contributing to clear, precise communication of financial information to stakeholders

• Identifying opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize finance processes
• Exploring and testing digital tools (e.g., Excel‑based models, Power BI, Tableau, Power Query) to enhance business control routines
• Reducing manual work and improving the quality and accessibility of financial data
• Collaborating with local and global finance teams on process improvement initiatives

You have great analytical skills, a business mindset, and a genuine interest in finance and figures. You see the big picture and can tell the story behind the numbers. You are curious, passionate, and a team player who enjoys working in multicultural environments. You are a fast learner with a “learn‑on‑the‑fly” mindset, and you want to make a difference. Above all, you are committed to building trust, delivering high performance, and contributing to business success.

• Maximum 2 years of full‑time work experience prior to, or after graduation (internships considered work experience)
• BS degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related curriculum. MBA or Master’s degree is preferred
• Some practical exposure to financial reporting or accounting through internships, student projects, or entry‑level roles
• Working experience in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Previous experience with data analytics or business control is a plus
• Robust data‑driven analytical skills and a business mindset
• Data visualization tools highly desirable
• Proficiency in English; additional languages appreciated (e.g., Spanish, Swedish)

• Respect – trust, respect, and provide equal attention to others
• Collaborative – build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet objectives
• Trust – gain confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Stakeholder Management – engage with others…