Business Controller needed!

Do you have 5 years of experience in financial or business control? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can influence both financial performance and operational excellence? Then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
About the position
We at Perido are now looking for a Business Controller to join our client’s team, an exciting and forward-thinking company in the automotive industry. The position is based in Gothenburg.
Your daily tasks
In this role, you will play a key part in the closing and forecasting activities for the Technology function, while acting as a strategic financial partner to a specific department within the organization. As a member of the department’s management team, you will contribute to key financial decisions and support operational excellence across the function.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive closing and estimate activities for the Technology organization
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, compliance, and audit within the function
- Serve as a financial business partner—providing insights and advice to support strategic decisions
- Manage investment controlling
- Review, coordinate, and consolidate OPEX, forecasts, estimates, and business plans
- Conduct analysis of key performance indicators (financial and operational)
- Challenge existing business practices and recommend improvements to drive efficiency
- Develop and communicate financial strategies aligned with business goals
Your characteristics
We are looking for someone who is a strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, capable of translating financial analysis into actionable business strategies. You have excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, along with strong communication and presentation capabilities. You thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable working under tight deadlines.
Does this sound like an exciting opportunity? We look forward to reading your application!
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial or business control
- Proven experience with financial tools such as SAP R/3, VGCS, Essbase (Hyperion), Power BI, and MS Office
- Experience working in complex, multinational organizations
Contract type and hours
Full-time consulting assignment for 6 months, with the possibility of extension. Start asap.
Let us help you take the next step in your career
Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. With us, you will find a wide variety of assignments, where you can either be employed directly by a company or work as a consultant through Perido. We are one of Sweden’s largest consulting firms for professionals, which gives you many opportunities. As a consultant, you become an important part of our organization and contribute your expertise within our clients’ organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/
You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, you are welcome to contact us at fraga@perido.se. Please always include the position reference number 35841 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your application status or disclose the client company if it is not stated in the job advertisement.
