About Sysav

Sysav contributes to a sustainable world where as much as possible is utilized. We manage waste, detoxify, refine, and return resources to society. We also create insights into sustainable consumption and lead the way for the industry through innovative solutions. Sysav is proud to contribute to creating the world's most sustainable region - together with customers, partners, and our 14 owner municipalities.

The Finance Department, which includes the Controlling unit, is responsible for financial reporting, business controlling, investment processes, financing, risk and insurance, business analysis, legal matters, security, IT, and procurement. The Controlling unit is responsible for resource-efficient controlling and business development for the group's various functions.

Are you driven to lead and develop a controlling function? Do you want to work in an organization that contributes to a sustainable future? Then the position of Head of Controlling at Sysav might be right for you!

Your Role

As Head of Controlling, you are responsible for developing and coordinating the controlling work across the entire group. The unit is new, and you play a central role in building both the team and the unit from the ground up. Together with your six employees, you create a well-functioning operation where collaboration and development are in focus. You act as a key person between management and operations, ensuring that strategic visions are translated into financial goals and concrete action plans.

To succeed in this role, you need to be collaborative, structured, and goal- and solution-oriented. You thrive in and have the ability to switch between strategic and operational work in a changing environment.

Main Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop the unit's six employees and create good conditions for employees to thrive and deliver
Serve as an important bridge between the company's management and departments, where the unit should be able to translate management's strategic vision into concrete financial goals and action plans
Create effective planning processes
Oversee the overall goal monitoring of the operation and relevant internal controls
Drive business development, e.g., digitization, business cases, production analyses, pricing strategies, and profitability analyses
Prepare analyses and reports and support Sysav's managers in operational management
You will be part of the Finance Department's management team and report to the CFO

You as a Leader

A strong value base and a positive corporate culture are essential to strive for in our work. Sysav stands for open, inclusive, and trust-based leadership. As a leader at Sysav, you prioritize your leadership, dialogue with employees, and have the will, courage, and commitment to continuously develop yourself and your team.

To thrive in this role, it is important that you:

have a genuine interest in your area of expertise
have good analytical skills and a holistic perspective
are communicative and clear towards both employees and the organization
see the value in diversity and different perspectives
have good self-awareness.

Important Experiences

University degree in finance
At least 5 years of experience in controlling, financial management, and reporting, preferably at the group level
Leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop employees.
Ability to navigate between multiple stakeholders and different controlling areas
Liquidity reporting and cash flow analyses
Analysis of income statements and balance sheets as well as follow-up against key figures
Familiarity with systems and interest in BI tools and decision support systems (e.g., Mercur)
Very good knowledge of Excel
Driver's license (B)

Desirable Experience

From manufacturing or process industry
Leading change initiatives
Building and developing financial management

Personal qualities are very important to us in this recruitment, and we will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Why Work at Sysav?

At Sysav, you contribute to a sustainable world where as much as possible is utilized. With us, you will have a workplace where trustful and responsive leadership and employee engagement are valued. A hybrid workplace, when possible, as well as a balance between work and leisure, is important for many of our employees and therefore also for us. In addition to wellness benefits, we offer a favorable health insurance plan and access to our Benefits Portal as well as free pension advice.

For us, it is important that all skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Contact and Application

In this recruitment, Sysav collaborates with Jefferson Wells, part of ManpowerGroup. The application deadline is 2025-04-23, and selection and interviews may take place continuously. Therefore, apply as soon as possible.

If you would like more information, you can contact recruitment consultant Angela Ekelöf at angela.ekelof@jeffersonwells.se (mailto:angela.ekelof@jeffersonwells.se) or Magnus Hallberg at magnus.hallberg@jeffersonwells.se (mailto:magnus.hallberg@jeffersonwells.se).

We look forward to your application!