R&D Business Developer

About the Company At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development. About the Role You will join a newly established Business Development and Strategy function within R&D at a global manufacturer in the commercial vehicle industry. In this role, you will help shape how brand-specific products and customer experiences are developed, while strengthening the financial governance needed to support growth and transformation. The assignment combines strategy, finance, and operational follow-up in a complex cross-functional environment. You will work closely with senior R&D leadership and stakeholders across business, finance, and development to turn strategic direction into clear priorities, solid plans, and better decision support. If you enjoy connecting analysis with real business impact, this is a strong opportunity to influence both ways of working and long-term direction. Job DescriptionYou will drive strategic business development initiatives that support the continued transformation of the R&D organization. You will lead and coordinate financial planning activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and follow-up. You will contribute to strategic finance initiatives and help improve financial governance across the organization. You will support senior stakeholders with analysis, prioritization, and decision material tied to business performance and strategic direction. You will strengthen collaboration between R&D, finance, and business functions to enable more effective cross-functional ways of working. You will support strategy PMO activities and help structure follow-up of strategic initiatives together with commercial stakeholders. You will manage and further develop the R&D management system as part of the broader governance framework. You will use analytical, data, and AI-related capabilities to create insights that support planning and performance. RequirementsExperience working with strategic business development in a complex organization. Experience with financial governance and financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting. Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable decision support. Data and AI-related skills relevant to business performance and strategic development. Ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across R&D, finance, and business functions. Experience supporting prioritization, follow-up, and execution of strategic initiatives. Ability to complete a background check before the assignment starts. What We OfferPermanent employment at Avaron AB Occupational pension Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year Application Selections are made on an ongoing basis – apply as soon as you can.

About the Company At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development. About the Role You will step into a strategic role in a global R&D environment within the automotive sector, supporting a newly established Business Development & Strategy function. The assignment sits close to senior leadership and combines business strategy, financial governance, and cross-functional collaboration in a complex international setting. You will help shape how the organization works across R&D, Finance, Strategy, and Commercial areas, with a focus on turning priorities into structure, follow-up, and measurable progress. This role is especially interesting if you enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, finance, and transformation in a product development environment. Job DescriptionYou will support the development and execution of the functional strategy. You will drive strategic finance initiatives in a large R&D organization. You will contribute to portfolio-related and PMO-related activities tied to strategic priorities. You will develop and strengthen governance processes and management systems. You will support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and follow-up. You will drive prioritization together with commercial and business stakeholders. You will monitor strategic initiatives and follow up on business priorities. You will build strong collaboration across R&D, Finance, and other cross-functional functions. You will work closely with senior management and key stakeholders across the business. You will contribute with Data & AI-related capabilities where relevant. RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering & Management, Engineering, or a related field. Approximately 5 years of experience in leadership, project management, finance, business development, or similar strategic roles within an R&D or complex corporate environment. Proven experience driving strategic initiatives across multiple business functions. Strong experience managing stakeholders in large, matrix organizations. Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Nice to haveExperience from strategic finance or business development. Experience supporting organizational development or functional strategy. Previous experience within product development or R&D organizations. Additional language skills. What We OfferPermanent employment at Avaron AB Occupational pension Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year Application Selections are made on an ongoing basis – apply as soon as you can.