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About Nova Industri

Nova Industri is a subsidiary of SMS group Nordic, with the main owner SMS group gmbh in Germany. We are a leading service company within industrial production and mechanical workshops, active in Boden and Kalix. We have over 20 years of experience offering customized solutions in turning, milling, welding, and steel structure construction. Our strong regional anchoring drives us to deliver high-quality services, primarily to industrial companies throughout Norrbotten. We value diversity and actively work for an inclusive work environment.

Your responsibilities as Head of Commercial Finance

• Overall responsibility for the commercial areas within finance, controlling, accounting, and administration
• Strategic and operational responsibility for purchasing, including supplier selection, negotiation leadership, and contract management
• Commercial management of service projects (quotes/calculations, order follow-up, cost tracking, change order management, invoicing)
• Ensuring the economic feasibility of projects in all project phases
• Production controlling, including cost centers, contribution margin, and make-or-buy analyses
• Budget planning, liquidity management, and financing management
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to local GAAP
• Further development of controlling and reporting structures (project-, production-, and result-oriented controlling)
• Support/strategic sounding board to management for strategic, economic, and operational decisions
• Contact person for tax advisors, auditors, and authorities
• Interface function towards SMS Group's central departments, such as supply chain, finance, tax, etc.

We are looking for someone with the following profile

• Completed studies in business administration, industrial economics/engineering, or equivalent education
• Several years of professional experience in a senior commercial role, preferably within plant or mechanical engineering
• Good knowledge of strategic and operational purchasing
• Experience in commercial project management as well as production and project controlling
• Very good knowledge of accounting (local GAAP/IFRS) and cost accounting
• Strong communication and influence skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset, practical “hands-on” mentality, and high personal sense of responsibility
• Proficient and confident handling of ERP systems and controlling tools
• Swedish in speech and writing is a requirement due to frequent contact with authorities, etc.
• English in speech and writing is an advantage due to frequent contact with the parent company in Germany.

Submit your application

Is this a role for you?

Since the common language for the recruitment group is English, we ask you to send us your application in English.

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact our HR Manager, Maria Taylor, at [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application.

The last day for applications is August 3, 2026.