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BTG Instruments in Säffle is now looking for an experienced and driven Controller/Teamleader who wants to contribute to continued growth and success in an international technology company.

About BTG Instruments:

BTG Instruments AB is a Swedish industrial company with a long tradition and strong roots in Säffle. The company develops and manufactures advanced measurement systems, instruments, and process solutions for the pulp and paper industry and is part of BTG Group – a global leader in the field. Since 2019, BTG Group has been part of Voith, which has further strengthened the group's position internationally.

In Säffle, around 70 employees work in a modern and technologically advanced environment. The business combines local craftsmanship with global technical expertise and is characterized by values such as innovation, reliability, and sustainability. The team in Säffle plays a central role in strengthening BTG's position as one of the world's leading suppliers of measurement and control systems to the process industry.

About the role:

As a Controller, you will be responsible for controlling and play a key role in ensuring correct cost structure, high data quality, and strong financial governance. You will work closely with factory management, operations, and purchasing, acting as a proactive business partner throughout the organization.

Additionally, as Teamleader, you will lead the daily work of five senior employees in the finance department, all of whom have extensive experience in their fields.

The role involves both strategic work and operational presence – perfect for you who want to combine analysis with operational leadership.

Your main responsibilities:

Product Costing & Factory Results

• Design and maintain the standard cost model according to the group's reporting principles.
• Develop and implement analyses of manufacturing variances.
• Analyze and explain manufacturing variances. Follow up actual versus planned production performance and drive improvement actions together with production.

Financial Governance, Cost Control & Performance Reporting (KPIs)

• Ensure correct cost structures and transparency for both direct and indirect costs.
• Monitor productivity, work efficiency, scrap, rework, and other cost drivers.
• Support and drive initiatives for cost reduction and improvement work.
• Develop clear KPIs as well as reports and digital visualizations to monitor factory results.
• Lead monthly follow-up meetings with factory and regional management.

Inventory Management & Working Capital

• Continuously improve inventory accuracy and inventory controls.
• Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory and drive action plans.
• Support purchasing and logistics in defining optimal inventory levels and working capital targets.

Purchasing & Cost Optimization

• Collaborate closely with the purchasing department to identify cost savings and follow up price variances (PPV).
• Support make-or-buy analyses, costing scenarios, and supplier negotiations.
• Evaluate cost-effectiveness in relation to volumes and contribute to strategic purchasing work.

Investments & Capex Management

• Lead the investment budget and approval process.
• Follow up investments, actual cost outcomes, and ROI evaluations.
• Maintain and prioritize the investment portfolio together with operations.

Business Support & Leadership

• Build strong collaborations with factory management and regional sales teams.
• Provide proactive financial insights and challenge assumptions in decision-making.
• Promote a culture of cost awareness and data-driven decisions.

System & Process Development

• Ensure high data integrity in ERP systems and costing structures.
• Improve reporting systems, drive automation, and develop digital visualizations for operational monitoring.
• Contribute to improvement projects and transformation initiatives together with external experts.

Group Reporting

• Fill in and report monthly KPIs to the group's finance department.
• Explain outcomes and variances (actual versus budget/plan).
• Support the business in the budgeting and planning process.

Other:

• Prepare materials for internal and external audits.
• Handle internal and external inquiries and resolve issues that arise.
• Continuously improve routines, processes, and working methods.
• Business travel may occur.

Your profile:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, controlling, accounting, or similar.
• Several years of experience in industrial controlling/plant controlling/accounting in the manufacturing industry (preferably assembly-based production).
• Experience in implementing or developing standard cost models and manufacturing controlling.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, product structures (BOM), operations, cost centers, and work centers.
• Good knowledge of SAP. Knowledge of SAP4/HANA is a plus.
• Experience in lean or improvement-oriented environments is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Very good analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of cost accounting and understanding of production flows.
• Ability to question, drive change, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and good collaboration ability.
• Advanced skills in Excel and data-driven analysis. PowerBI is a plus.

Personal Qualities

• Action-oriented, pragmatic, and self-driven.
• Curious, proactive, and improvement-oriented.
• Thrives in a medium-sized factory environment.
• High integrity and resilience in challenging situations.

What we offer:

The role is central and operationally close, with great opportunities to influence the development of financial governance and working methods in the organization. You will be part of a workplace characterized by high technical competence, stability, and a strong team spirit. The position combines strategic work with daily leadership for an experienced finance team and provides you with good opportunities to further develop processes, systems, and working methods in a growing business.

We care about our employees' health and work-life balance, and therefore offer the opportunity to work remotely up to two days a week — a flexibility that makes it easier to balance work with life in general.

Does this sound like your next challenge?

Welcome to submit your CV in English no later than February 16th to Erika Berg, HR Manager, at [email protected].

As we work with an inclusive and competency-based recruitment process, we ask you not to submit a personal letter. If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, feel free to contact me at phone number: +46 70 277 86 61.