Controller in Corporate Cost Control

We believe that progress and opportunities are best created together. Welcome to a place where collaboration makes a difference.

Your Role

As a controller in Corporate Cost Control, you will play a key role in the development of the organization. You will be a proactive "right hand" to one or more managers within the IT organization on all financial matters. You will follow up and control financial aspects, actively participate in the management team, and contribute to making well-informed decisions.

You are part of the Finance Team and report to managers in both IT and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Follow up and analyze financial key figures, budgets, and forecasts.
• Initiate actions to improve financial results and achieve set goals.
• Create understanding and acceptance for financial management, financial processes, and their purpose.
• Be business- and operations-focused and actively contribute to business development and decisions.
• Be an active member of the management team, identify problems, and propose actions.
• Act as a business partner with high integrity throughout the organization.
• Collaborate closely with other controllers within finance and actively contribute to improvements in processes, systems, and governance in the area.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who is analytical, structured, and positive, and enjoys working both independently and in teams. You have good communication skills, both verbal and written, and can build trust with managers, leaders, and specialists.

Requirements:

• Academic education in finance
• At least 7 years of experience as a business controller or similar
• Good analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Structured, positive, and a good team player
• Experience working closely with managers, leaders, and specialists
• Location: Linköping, Mjärdevi. The majority of the work time is on-site
• Proficient in systems with good Excel skills
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience from similar larger IT organizations or companies
• You have previously driven change initiatives
• Knowledge of TBM

The position requires you to undergo and be approved according to the applicable security protection regulations. For positions where Saab has requirements for security classification, this may, in certain cases, entail requirements for specific citizenship.

What You Will Be Part Of

Discover endless opportunities. Take on challenges, create smart innovations, and upgrade your skills. This is a place for clever thinkers, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing their unique perspective. Every contribution counts.

Saab is a leading defense and security company with a mission to help nations protect their populations and contribute to the safety of people and communities. With 26,100 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab has its headquarters in Sweden but operates globally, being part of many nations' defense capabilities. Read more about us here.

Please note that we are working with ongoing selection, and the position may be filled before the application deadline has expired.