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Are you ready to make a significant impact in a fast-growing HR Tech SaaS company? At Assessio Group, we operate across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, and Germany. We are seeking a strategic and data-driven Head of Group Business Control to join our team at the Stockholm headquarters.

In this key role, you will lead business control processes for the Group, drive financial insights through data and analytics, and optimize processes to enhance business performance. If you have a passion for data-driven financial leadership, business optimization, and strategic collaboration, we want to hear from you!

About Assessio

Assessio is a leading Talent Management provider in the Nordics and the Netherlands, and we have recently expanded our reach in Germany and Estonia.

We are 170+ dedicated co-workers. We strive to contribute to an effective and fair labor market where everyone is assessed based on equal, relevant terms. Where potential is valued, and organizations find the talent they need.

Besides joining us on our journey to achieve our vision #Zerotalentwaste, we also offer a competitive remuneration package that includes benefits such as health & wellness allowance, educational stipend, and 30 days of vacation. In addition, participation in a bonus scheme, and the opportunity to work hybrid in our Stockholm Office at Karlaplan.

About the role

The current Group Business Control Team consists of two full-time employees: Head of Group Business Control and a Group Business Controller.

As Head of Group Business Control, you will play a key role in steering the organization through data-driven insights and strategic financial management. Your mission is to enable and track KPIs, ensuring alignment with the group’s strategic goals while driving change towards a more data-centric business environment.

You will act as a business partner to Nordic Management teams and local Managing Directors, providing them with the financial insights and strategic guidance needed to optimize performance. By continuously developing and streamlining processes and systems, you will enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the growth and profitability of the group.

Your role will also involve budgeting, forecasting, and business planning, ensuring the organization remains agile and forward-looking. Staying ahead of SaaS industry trends, you will integrate best practices into the financial operations of the company.

Additionally, you will be responsible for creating and presenting financial analyses to the group management and other stakeholders, as well as conducting ad-hoc analyses to support key business decisions.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group Business Control function, managing one Group Business Controller.
• Track and analyze KPIs to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Drive a data-driven business environment, improving decision-making and efficiency.
• Act as a business partner to Nordic Management teams and Country Managers, providing financial insights and support.
• Optimize and streamline financial processes and systems to enhance group performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning to support sustainable growth.
• Stay ahead of SaaS industry trends, incorporating best practices in controlling and reporting.
• Deliver financial analyses and presentations to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive financial transparency and efficiency.

Soft Skills

We believe you thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment and naturally embrace this way of working:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Leadership – fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Stakeholder management – comfortable influencing and partnering with senior leaders, guiding decision-making with financial insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data in clear terms to non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate potential financial issues and recommend solutions.
• Confident and assertive in expressing opinions and providing feedback.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

In this leadership role, you will work closely with our senior management team, requiring prior experience in business controlling to quickly grasp our processes and drive results. We are looking for someone who can take ownership from and proactively lead improvements in a fast-paced environment. Therefore we believe you have:

• Proven experience as a Business Controller or in a similar role, preferably in the SaaS or tech industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial data analysis, budgeting, and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with the SaaS business model, including its unique financial and operational challenges.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, vlookups, and financial modeling.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required. Proficiency in Dutch and/or Swedish is a valuable addition.

We work with HubSpot, Power BI, HiBob, Bright Analytics, and FP&A tools. We see it as preferred but not required to have previous experience with these tools.

Our recruitment process

Does this sound like the right job for you? Send us your application today!

To make sure we give everyone a fair chance and base our decisions on data, not gut feeling, we always start a process with MAP and Matrigma. You find more about the process at our Career Site.

After the assessments and we see there's a good match, you will be invited to an interview. We look forward to getting in touch!

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the recruiting manager Jonny Simonsson, our CFO at jonny.simonsson@assessio.se.