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. If you are up for the challenge of developing our future Finance function and want to be a part of the innovative world of Volvo Group, this is the graduate program for you!

During 12 intense months, you will get an end‑to‑end perspective of our Finance functions and how we co‑drive the business, both from a local as well as from a Volvo Group perspective. From day one, you will have a permanent role in one of our organizations, where you will play an active role in daily deliveries. In parallel, you will participate in a number of common training weeks with the other Finance graduates throughout the year, do various job rotations to increase your insights of the Volvo Group and last but not least you will grow as a person.

Your professional and personal growth will be supported through individual and team development sessions, mentoring, coaching and feedback.

You will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business, which will help you get a holistic view and build your future career within the Volvo Group. Besides your manager, who will guide and support you in your daily job, you will have a supportive network of peer graduates, colleagues across the globe and senior leaders to help you excel.

We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you!

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.

In our team, we have wide responsibilities and need to work together to secure a strong total delivery. We value collaboration, transparency and curiosity.

• Preparing management and financial reports, analysing 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 standardise finance processes
• Exploring and testing digital tools (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 and a business mindset in combination with a genuine interest in finance and figures. You see the big picture and can tell the story behind the numbers. You are curious and passionate. You are a team player who enjoys working in multicultural environments, where different perspectives contribute to shared success. As a fast learner with a “learn‑on‑the‑fly” mindset, you adapt quickly to new challenges.

You are a future‑focused expert and leader joining the finance field, and you want to make a difference.

• Maximum 2 years of full‑time work experience prior to or after graduation (internships are considered work experience)
• BS degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration or a relevant/related curriculum. MBA or Masters degree is preferred
• Some practical exposure to financial reporting or accounting through…