Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact - and your part matters.
Your role
As a Business Controller in our Business Unit Fighter Core Capabilities, you will play an important role and work with our programs and the operation as a whole. Your overall goal will be to generate a positive business impact, provide early indicators to management and secure that Saabs accounting rules are followed. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Business Control Fighter Core Capabilities, and you will also be a key member of the Product Unit Electronic Surveillance management team and work closely together with the Product Unit manager.
Your main responsibilities are:
Be a co-pilot to the Product Unit Manager and program managers in financial matters
Actively work with increasing the financial focus within the product unit; highlight issues and propose action
Monitor and control financial aspects of product unit, programs and projects such as follow-up and analyze, prepare and report budgets and forecasts for the Product Unit´s P/L and BS
Analyze actuals and forecasts and initiate actions to improve financial performance
Take care of financial planning through forecasts, budgets and business plan
Work in close corporation with other controllers in the Finance function and actively participate and contribute to improvements and progress in processes, systems and control within the finance area
Be an active part in the Product Unit Management Team
As an employee at Saab you are part of creating a culture that enhances and promotes performance, innovation and transparency by coaching and developing others around you.
Your profile
We believe you possess strong business acumen and strategic awareness, complemented by a relevant academic degree and extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Experience from a management team is meriting. We are seeking a candidate with significant experience in business control who values honesty, integrity, and fairness. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented approach.
Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, in English and Swedish is essential for this role. You are a team player with good judgement and drive, you are good at collaborating, you lead by example, have empathy for other people and are not afraid to help where needed. Building strong relationships within and across functions is crucial. Above all, your proactive and positive attitude will be key to your success.
This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.
What you will be part of
Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,100 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here