International Business Controller

Business Controller (parental leave cover)

Besedo AB

Who We Are Besedo is a global tech company delivering Trust & Safety solutions for online marketplaces worldwide. Each year, we review and moderate more than 500 million pieces of user-generated content and block over 40 million fraud attempts, helping platforms remain safe and trusted for millions of users. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Besedo employs 350+ people across 5 international offices. Our SaaS platform Implio combines advanced AI (deep learning, NLP, computer vision) with intuitive human moderation tools and analytics. The result: a streamlined, powerful solution that helps businesses reduce risks, protect users, and build safer digital experiences. Learn more about Implio in our video and explore Besedo on our website. Overview The Business Controller is responsible for providing support across financial planning, commercial analysis, and overall business performance processes. Reporting directly to our CFO, this Stockholm (Sweden)‑based hybrid role plays a critical part in connecting Finance with our global Commercial, Sales, and Product teams. You will lead budgeting and forecasting processes, shape pricing decisions, drive KPI development, and deliver strategic insights to local management teams. This is a hands-on, analytical role ideal for someone who enjoys both structure and continuous improvement initiatives. Start date: As soon as possible, upon agreement. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Control • Lead the international budget and forecast process end-to-end • Support local management groups and the CFO with financial materials and decision-making • Conduct ad hoc analysis aligned with evolving organizational priorities Commercial Partnership • Act as the finance liaison between the CFO and Commercial teams on all pricing matters. • Perform cost follow-up, margin and risk analysis, and contribute to commercial business reviews. • Support sales teams with revenue models, costing, profitability calculations, and decision-making. • Develop, maintain, and monitor KPIs for Sales, Marketing, and Product teams. Process Improvement • Lead automation of the pricing process • Drive the implementation of new Finance tools and automate reporting workflows Qualifications & Experience Required • University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or equivalent. • 4–5+ years of experience in Controlling, Business Development, or Analytics. • Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities. • Proficiency in MS Excel and ability to work data-driven. • Fluent in English, spoken and written. • Ability to communicate effectively across teams and organizational levels. •Proactive, adaptable, and able to drive improvement initiatives. • Comfortable working in a fast-changing, international environment. Preferred • Experience with AI-driven tools or interest in adopting modern digital finance solutions. • Background in SaaS, tech, or international business environments. What It’s Like to Work With Us At Besedo, people from diverse cultures and backgrounds come together with shared values: 🎯 We are action-oriented and focused on meaningful outcomes 🤝 We support each other’s growth and succeed as a team 📚 We continuously learn, share knowledge, and enjoy the journey ⚖️ We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment designed to support both performance and well-being.

Business Controller to a Global Pharmaceutical Company

ACADEMIC WORK SWEDEN AB

We are looking for an experienced Business Controller to join an international company experiencing strong growth. If you have solid experience in Business Controlling, a passion for finance business partnering, and a natural ability to navigate a complex, global organization - you are the one we are looking for! We review applications continuously, so do not hesitate to apply today. About the role Our client is looking for a dedicated Business Controller to take on a central and business-facing controlling role within Research, Development and Medical Affairs (RDMA). The organization manages an annual budget of several billion SEK, divided between project activities and the ongoing line organization, comprising approximately 200 employees and 100 cost centers across Europe, the US, and Japan. In this role, you will act as a financial business partner to several functional leaders, translating business plans into financial realities and creating transparency around performance. This is a dynamic role suited for someone who wants to combine qualified finance business partnering with clear operational responsibility in a complex global environment. You are offered A strong international network: Collaborate closely with global functional leaders, an international co-controller, and an experienced local network of finance professionals. Strategic and operational variety: A highly varied role where you move seamlessly between strategic discussions with senior leaders and hands-on Excel analysis, forecasting, and cost center management. High degree of ownership: The opportunity to independently drive and develop financial processes in a trust-based, collaborative culture. Work tasks Your responsibilities will include: Act as a financial business partner to functional leaders and senior stakeholders within RDMA. Develop a thorough understanding of business plans, priorities, resource requirements, and cost drivers. Constructively challenge budget owners' assumptions and plans, helping to identify practical solutions that balance scientific needs with available resources. Drive the four annual planning and forecasting cycles, including the budget process. Coordinate and quality-assure financial input from a large number of cost centers and business areas. Monitor actual performance against budget/forecast and analyze the underlying causes of variances. Identify financial risks and opportunities, explaining their impact on the full-year forecast. Take ownership of relevant month-end and quarter-end close activities (accruals, reallocations, and closing documentation). Collaborate with accounting, Business Controllers, System Controllers, and the wider global finance organization to improve processes and transparency. We are looking for Have at least 4-5 years of relevant experience in Business Controlling, Line Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering. Have extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management. Have proven experience independently supporting and challenging senior business leaders. Have a solid understanding of month-end closing, accruals, and other accounting-related controlling activities. Have strong analytical capabilities and advanced Excel skills. Are fluent in English, both spoken and written, as this is the primary working language. It is meritorious if you have God skills in Swedish Experience in the life science pharmaceutical, research, or other knowledge-intensive industries. Experience supporting R&D organizations or clinical studies, including project controlling. Experience with large ERP systems, financial reporting tools, or digital/AI-enabled automation in finance. To succeed in the role, your personal skills are: Structured Proactive Driven Communicative team payer Social Our recruitment process This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work. Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Senior Project Controller

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB

The opportunity We are expanding our team and are looking for Senior Project Controller to one of our product group at Hitachi Energy, called Power Quality Global Center of Competence. We can offer you an interesting and challenging role in an international, dynamic, and positive working environment. The job location is in Västerås or in Solna, in Sweden, with possibility to work part-time remotely. In this role you will play a key role in financial controlling by providing valuable support and guidance in all financial and commercial matters, while actively driving project performance. This position is ideal for you if you find it easy to keep things in order according to their priority and like to complete tasks within the agreed schedule. You react to any changes and deviations in the projects’ financial status and find the reasons behind the changes. You are able to take control of project finances together with the project managers. If you are passionate about project controlling and eager to grow with us, we would love to hear from you! “Joining our experienced team of Project Controllers, you will be a part of an organization which really contributes to enable the green transition in the worldwide energy market” – Marielle Bos, Project and Tendering Controlling Manager. How you´ll make an impact Provide financial support to project teams across full project lifecycle (tendering, project execution, project close-out and warranty). Support tender manager on financial aspects during tender stage including risk review process. Joint responsibility with the project manager in all financial and commercial aspects of the project including estimate at completion and related cost-to-complete, forecasted revenues and cash flow, risks and opportunities assessment and ensure alignment with other functions including project controls, planning/scheduling. Prepare project invoices, manage currency risk, tax issues, bonds and guarantees, financial accounting and reporting with support from relevant departments. Drive and seek for optimization of project cash flow, revenues and gross margin contribution together with project manager. Act as a business partner to advise and support the organization in areas related to future state financial performance including finance consulting and provide insight on alternative business scenarios. Monitor and review project governance process to ensure high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules. Your background  Bachelor’s degree in Finance/accounting/business administration or equivalent work experience. Experience from working with project controlling is required, preferably from a global company. Work experience in related area such as business controlling, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or similar will be advantageous. Experience working with SAP is highly desirable. English, both written and spoken, is required. Swedish is considered an advantage. Analytical skills are essential as well as a strong communication and interpersonal skills, also across functional boundaries. Orientation on goal, proactive approach and problem-solving attitude. What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working time Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally Various trainings and education supporting employee development​ Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden Supplementary compensation for parental leave Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks More about us Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are ready for you! We are recruiting for multiple positions. Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. More information: Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com.