Director, Business Control

Director, Business Control

Location:

Chesapeake, VA, US, 23320

Position Type:
Professional

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.

Volvo Penta North America (VPNA) 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. From commercial and leisure marine vessels to data centers, construction, mining, and agriculture, VPNA is helping shape the future through diesel and gas engines, electrification, and integrated power and energy solutions.

With North America as a key growth market for Volvo Penta, this is an exciting time to be part of the business.

As Director of Business Control, you will lead a high‑impact finance function that shapes performance and strategic direction for Volvo Penta North America. You will own the financial performance narrative, translating results into clear insights and forward‑looking analysis that drives leadership decisions. With accountability for the full financial management cycle, you will ensure accurate, timely reporting while identifying risks, challenging assumptions, and influencing outcomes across the business.

Reporting to the CFO and based in Chesapeake, Virginia, you will partner closely with senior leaders and build a strong Business Control function aligned with Volvo Group standards and global stakeholders.

You bring strong financial expertise and business acumen, with the ability to connect insights to outcomes and align stakeholders around shared goals. You combine analytical depth with a strategic mindset, clearly articulating the story behind the numbers to guide decisions.

You collaborate effectively across functions and cultures, building relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and respect. Adaptable and curious, you learn quickly and navigate ambiguity with confidence.

You are driven to create impact while balancing short‑term execution with long‑term direction. You take ownership, influence with credibility, and consistently contribute to strong business performance.

In our team, we have wide responsibilities and need to work together to secure a strong total delivery. We value collaboration, transparency and curiosity. The VPNA finance team has responsibility for a wide range of financial processes as well as deep business responsibility. We work closely across the organization and especially with our commercial sales teams located across North America. We operate in a dynamic international environment, where communication and networking are essential parts of the job.

We have a strong drive to grow the business and a vital role in creating business value for the company. We are reliable and accurate finance professionals giving proactive support to our stakeholders. We are an engaged and service‑mindful team, open and adaptive with a high level of integrity.

• Communicate financial performance and outlook with clarity and credibility at executive levels
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for the VPNA leadership team
• Provide forward‑looking analysis that drives strategic decision‑making
• Analyze revenue, margin, operating expenses, and working capital to identify risks and opportunities
• Challenge assumptions and influence actions to improve financial and operational performance

• Own and lead end‑to‑end financial management cycle
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, long‑range planning, and monthly closing processes
• Prepare management reporting, estimates, and closing analysis
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of financial reporting and estimates

• Act as a strategic business partner
• Partner closely with sales, operations, and…