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About Business Control Team in Autoliv

Autoliv Corporate Business Control team is looking to strengthen the team with a new Lead Business Controller. We are looking for a talented person with an international mindset and strong analytical skills that will contribute to support the business growth as well as the increased demand for business controlling within the Group. You will join a team of competent and committed colleagues who value knowledge sharing and drive continuous improvements.

The Business Controller supports Group-level decision making and performance management acting as a driving force to measure and manage performance with a focus on Operating profit (and above) in the income statement and Free Cash Flow. The incumbent collaborates with and challenges Corporate Divisional and Product Line level management through independent review of the performance levels and forecasts. The Business Controller provides analytical expertise and capabilities and supports the management cycle (i.e. planning and forecasting) but also integration and follow up of newly acquired businesses.

• Preparation of strategic and operational analysis during monthly and quarterly closing as well as on ad-hoc basis

• Analysis and commentary to understand and challenge the monthly actual results rolling forecast business plan etc. of the financial and main operational results of the Divisions and Product Lines Including analysis of price evolution cost optimization and Free Cash Flow levers

• Develop and implement reporting and analytical models

• Be the link between business and finance and maintain accuracy and quality of reporting and contribute with value adding management information

• Uses FP&A capacity to provide business insight and analytics to corporate and global functions including cross-functional dialogue on financial matters (e.g. Tax Treasury Sales performance SCM CAPEX Operations teams etc.)

• Ensure consistency of reporting across the business

• Create strong relations with various stakeholders work across functions and challenge the organization when needed

• Monitoring economic trends and be able to explain and incorporate these findings in analysis management reporting and forecasts

• Prepare presentation material for Corporate Management Board and other key stakeholders

• Participate in various Group wide projects.

• University degree in finance accounting or equivalent strong background and understanding of accounting concepts

• Advanced qualification in a relevant discipline including business finance accounting commerce or economics preferred (e.g. CPA CFA or Masters degree equivalent designation)

• At least 5 years of relevant experience working as Business Controller Senior Financial Analyst and/or as FP&A Analyst in large and complex multinational groups

• Strong Controlling Financial Planning and Performance Analysis background budgeting and forecasting at group and/or divisional level preferably within the industrial sector

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint financial reporting and CPM systems (One Stream desired)

• A strong merit with experience working with analytical tools preferably Power BI as well as an interest in systems and IT

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

As a person you are solution-oriented driven with high integrity and developed analytical skills. You enjoy working in a global and high paced international your work you have a hands-on approach and the ability to prioritize and deliver tangible high quality results with sometimes tough deadlines. You have a proactive mindset and you are a true team player with the ability to create engagement with many different stakeholders.

You will report to Vice President Business Control.

The successful candidate will be located either in Zug (Central Switzerland) or Stockholm Sweden.

Ideal start date: asap.

We will consider only direct applications with a CV and a motivation letter in English at this time. All applicants must have a valid work visa allowing them to officially work either in Zug or in Stockholm.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

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Employment Type:

Full Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1