Assignment description

We are looking for a Business Developer Controlling to strengthen a Business Development and Strategy team within R&D.

The role combines finance and controlling expertise with business development and strategic project management. You will work across organizational boundaries to improve financial governance, planning and decision-making.

The assignment also includes driving strategic initiatives that contribute to how the R&D organization operates.

Responsibilities

• Clarify and develop financial interfaces, roles, and responsibilities between R&D and other relevant organizational units.
• Drive strategic finance and controlling projects within R&D.
• Improve financial planning, reporting, and follow-up processes.
• Drive prioritization of R&D investments together with Commercial stakeholders.
• Develop financial governance, management processes, and internal controls.
• Analyze financial data to identify key drivers, improve data quality, and increase transparency around financial performance.
• Identify and develop digital and AI-based solutions to improve financial processes and decision-making.
• Coordinate financial activities related to externally funded R&D projects, where applicable.

Qualifications:

Must Have:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering and Management, Engineering Economics
• At least 5 years of experience in project management and finance/controlling.
• Experience in finance, controlling, or financial business development.
• Strong skills in financial analysis and accounting.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization and analytics tools.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Nice To Have:

• Experience in finance, controlling, or financial business development within R&D, engineering, or another complex industrial environment.
• Experience with external funding, including EU or national funding, financial reporting, funding regulations, or audit processes.
• Swedish, German, Portuguese.

Soft Skills:

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-driven and solution-oriented.
• Strategic perspective combined with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently in a complex environment.
• Ability to see both the bigger picture and relevant details.
• Comfortable working across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to create structure and turn complex issues into concrete actions and improvements.
• Interest in digitalization and practical applications of AI in financial processes.