Senior Recruitment Business Partner (Japan Market)

ACADEMIC WORK SWEDEN AB

We are looking for an experienced RDMA Line 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 RDMA Line 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.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Senior Go-to-Market Recruiter We are seeking an experienced Go-to-Market Recruiter to join our Global Talent Acquisition team and drive the regional growth of our Commercial teams. At our company, we empower you to implement your ideas, take ownership of your career, and continuously learn. You'll experience a fast-paced, open-minded work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Recruitment Business Partner, you will collaborate closely with our hiring teams to identify, attract, and hire top Commercial talent, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our growing organization. What you’ll do: * Collaborate with commercial teams to define hiring needs and develop comprehensive recruiting strategies for our EMEA offices;  * Proactively identify and engage top talent through creative sourcing techniques, cultivate strong connections with candidates and ensure a positive hiring experience through clear communication and support; * Own the entire recruitment cycle, from pinpointing essential talent gaps to managing candidate pipeline and closing offers. * Stay current with industry trends to enhance sourcing strategies while fostering an inclusive hiring process that values diverse perspectives; * Work closely with stakeholders to make data-driven hiring decisions and supporting smooth onboarding and integration of new hires; Who you are: * You have a minimum of 6 years experience in Recruitment (full-cycle);  * Passionate about Commercial Recruitment with an understanding of the (fin)tech landscape and candidate market; * Utilize analytics to inform hiring strategies and improve recruitment outcomes; * Highly self-motivated with the ability to define structure and prioritize tasks effectively; * Proven track record of hiring for Commercial functions in EMEA; experience working with Marketing roles is a plus * Comfortable working with international teams while adhering to European working hours. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Sumup

Senior Strategic Business Partner  SumUp is building a full-featured personal account for consumers across Europe- making it easy to spend globally, manage money, and get rewarded for everyday spending. As our Senior People Partner, you'll act as the strategic right hand to the Tribe Lead, helping shape how one of SumUp's newest and fastest-growing businesses scales. This role will focus on driving strategic people initiatives, leading high-impact programmes, and ensuring the organisation is set up to scale successfully. Working at the intersection of strategy, operations and people, you'll partner closely with senior leaders, Talent Acquisition, Finance and the wider People team to turn ambitious business goals into practical execution. You'll use your deep people expertise to influence organisational decisions, build high-performing teams and create the operating rhythm that allows the business to scale. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Act as the strategic operating partner to the Tribe Lead, helping shape organisational priorities and ensuring key initiatives are executed successfully. * Own the tribe's people strategy, translating business objectives into clear workforce, organisational and talent plans. * Lead cross-functional strategic programmes across hiring, organisational design, leadership development, engagement and performance. * Drive the operating cadence of the leadership team, tracking priorities, surfacing risks and ensuring delivery against key people and business goals. * Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to drive hiring strategy, monitor pipeline health, remove blockers and ensure hiring plans stay on track. * Work alongside Finance and leadership to support workforce planning, organisational effectiveness and headcount decisions. * Adapt and evolve SumUp's people programmes to meet the needs of a fast-moving incubation business, knowing when to leverage existing frameworks and when to build something new. * Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organisational health, performance, succession planning and leadership effectiveness. * Use data and AI-powered tools to identify trends, improve decision-making and scale people operations through smarter ways of working. YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF... * You've worked in a similar role or as a Chief of Staff, Operating Partner,or Senior Business Partner in a fast-growing technology company. * HR expertise but naturally think beyond HR, using people strategy to solve broader business challenges. * Highly strategic but equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to make things happen. * You have experience leading complex, cross-functional programmes and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority. * Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy building structure where little exists. * You have strong organisational design, workforce planning and talent management experience. * Commercially minded, analytical and comfortable using data to shape decisions and challenge thinking. * Excited by AI and new technologies, constantly looking for ways to improve how teams operate and scale. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP * 🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central Covent Garden location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education * 🏥 Health matters: private health insurance, including optical and dental * 🚗 Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta * 💼 Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%) * 🛡 Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.