Business Controller

TRATON R&D - Business Controller 

TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation - Let´s make a difference together. Find out more: www.traton.com Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Summary

Are you intrested in joing a diverse team of business controllers with ambition to support TRATON Reseach & Development business? We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Business Controller with a strong passion to enable good steering and planning processes and tools.

The role involves supporting and driving financial processes, participating in strategic decision-making and ensuring that financial targets are met.

Research & Development is currently undergoing major changes in ways of working, systems and roles - and Controlling is evolving accordingly. Operating in a global context, Controlling plays an important role as a business partner. You will actively contribute to designing and implementing the future financial management model.

Job Responsibilities

The position includes a variety of ongoing responsibilities within finance and controlling, such as:

• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Actively influencing development costs
• Financial closing, analysis and reporting
• KPI tracking, follow-up and presentations

You will report to the Head of Business Control R&D and actively support an R&D function where you will be part of a global management team. You will work across networks and leadership teams and maintain regular contact with TRATON R&D and other Controlling functions.

Who You Are

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering
• At least 5 years of relevant experience within business controlling
• Experience working in management teams within an international environment is a strong advantage
• Structured, analytical, and results-oriented, with the ability to deliver within your area of responsibility
• Strong business acumen, show interest of our products and have a high level of integrity
• Have the ability and interest to build relationships, with both finance and non-finance employees, and by that build trust to be able to influence across all levels of the organization
• Communication skills, as this role involves extensive collaboration across the organization, an efficient and clear way of communicating is essential.
• Be analytic in a changing environment, there clear answers always do not exist, and adapt to new situations with a problem solving mindset
• Advanced system and analytical skills; proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Power BI, with familiarity with SAP considered highly advantageous
• Fluent in both Swedish and English, spoken and written

This Is Us

Your core team will consist of four business controllers and me as manager. We are a diverse team that supports the Powertrain development business within TRATON R&D. Outside the core team you will have a broad network among R&D controlling but also other controlling functions.

TRATON Offers

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, TRATON Group R&D supports your career growth both locally and internationally. Benefits include wellness allowance, bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also host events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses for an easy commute to Södertälje.

Application

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. Important: Upload your CV in English. Please note that we are not able to process any applications sent by email, due to GDPR regulations. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes. 

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-11-26. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role. 

If you have questions or would like more information about the position, please contact: Martina Isaac, Head of R&D Controlling Powertrain, martina.isaac@scania.com.  If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Hannah Lagerstedt, Talent Acquisition Specialist, hannah.lagerstedt@scania.com.

We look forward to your application!

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D