Senior Business Controller

Company Description
Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years and now have a mission of working for fossil freedom. We employ around 20,000 people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.
Job Description
Are you an experienced Senior Business Controller with a good foundation in accounting? We're looking for a passionate individual to help us harness the power of the wind to change the world for the better. Join us to find your element working for fossil freedom. As a Senior Business Controller for our Business Area Wind team, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making by translating finance into business strategy.
Be in your element with BA Wind
Our wind, solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will take us to fossil freedom.
As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets.
You won't only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.
Overall purpose of the role:
As our Senior Business Controller, you'll be the driving force behind controlling costs and providing invaluable support to our Engineering team. Your role will extend far beyond number crunching - you'll be responsible for crafting reports that not only paint a clear picture of our financial health but also resonate with non-finance team members. Stakeholder management will be a key aspect of your day-to-day activities, requiring a blend of confidence and clarity in delivering financial messages to individuals across the organization.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the coordination and delivery of our annual 5-year business plan and monthly forecasts. But it doesn't stop there - you'll also play a vital role in ensuring that our financial operations align seamlessly with our strategic objectives. This means diving deep into the intricacies of our FTE / FTC plans, optimizing our charge-out infrastructure, and spearheading efficiency initiatives that drive sustainable growth.
The Senior Business Controller is responsible for the following main tasks:
• Assisting the Finance Business Partner for the Project Delivery and Engineering Department
• Compiling and delivering monthly reports for the department, which includes data processing, time writing reports, and management reporting (P&L)
• Supporting the department in FTE / FTC planning
• Offering finance/commercial support (and challenging assumptions) to the Engineering areas by providing timely analysis of their performance, identifying trends/improvements, and recommending actions to management
• Preparing the 5-year Business Plan and monthly forecasts for Engineering
• Assisting the audit process of the financial controlling department by providing relevant business insights / rationale for local country statutory audits
• Overseeing the data structures used for reporting
• Participating ad hoc in project and strategic improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Your profile / who are you?
Our ideal candidate is positioned at an advanced stage of their professional finance career, demonstrating stageholder management and the ability to communicate financial topics in an approachable way, while remaining eager to learn and excel within an international setting.
As our Senior Business Controller, you will bring:
A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience-based qualification) in a relevant field such as controlling, economics, accounting, or finance.
Over 7 years of experience in finance roles with a focus on business partnering.
Prior responsibility for organizing and executing planning and control cycles, as well as overseeing performance management for entire business segments.
Demonstrated ability as a true business partner, actively contributing to key decision-making processes.
Aptitude for problem-solving, root cause analysis, and translating financial data into actionable insights.
Previous exposure to SAP and Power BI is advantageous.
Past involvement in the Wind or Energy sector is beneficial.
We believe that the team will benefit greatly from individuals who bring the following skills, knowledge, and strengths:
Ability to anticipate and address the needs of customers and partners within their respective domains.
Facilitation of cross-functional collaboration to foster innovation and drive continuous improvement.
Excellent comprehension of financials and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English being essential.
Proactive mindset with a talent for problem-solving and a willingness to explore new approaches.
Strong team player capable of both supporting and constructively challenging stakeholders.
Capacity to deliver results through collaboration and serve as a role model within the organization.
Commitment to embodying Vattenfall's values of openness, positivity, proactivity, and safety.
Why not start your journey to working for fossil freedom by applying now? We look forward to receiving your application!
Location Kolding, Denmark Or Solna, Sweden