Business Controller (parental leave cover)

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.