BU Controller Europe
TRELLEBORG · Trelleborg, Sweden
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Trelleborg leverages in-depth materials and applications expertise with early market insights, making the Group a world leader in engineered polymer solutions. We offer a unique portfolio covering a broad range of applications – even the most complex ones. In 2025, Trelleborg Group reported annual sales of approximately SEK 34 billion, with operations in around 40 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Medical Solutions, and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is traded on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. [www.trelleborg.com] (https://www.trelleborg.com/) As Business Area Controller, you will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, provide insights to senior management, and support strategic decision-making across Trelleborg Medical Solutions. You will work closely with finance teams and business leaders globally to strengthen financial planning, performance management, and reporting processes.
The preferred location is Trelleborg, Sweden. However, candidates based at another established Trelleborg location may also be considered.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the Business Area’s financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analysis
- Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and other key financial reports for senior and Group management
- Conduct variance, trend, and scenario analyses to identify business drivers, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making
- Monitor key financial and operational indicators, including working capital, CAPEX, costs, and leading indicators
- Evaluate the financial impact of investments, M&A activities, restructuring projects, and other business development initiatives
- Drive improvements in financial processes, reporting tools, dashboards, and ways of working
- Support cost-control and optimization initiatives across the organization
- Coordinate selected Business Area activities related to risk management, insurance, internal controls, and financial governance
- Lead and develop the Controller reporting to this position
Your profile
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a comparable discipline
- At least five years of relevant experience in controlling, FP&A, or a related finance function within a multinational organization
- Experience with multi-site financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate complex information into clear business recommendations
- Experience with investment evaluations, CAPEX, restructuring, M&A, or business development initiatives is an advantage
- Strong financial systems and digital reporting skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Previous people-management experience
- An internationally recognized finance or accounting qualification is an advantage
What will help you succeed
- High integrity and sound professional judgment
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills
- A proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach
- Confidence in developing and communicating an independent point of view
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work within deadlines
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across functions and locations
What we offer
- A modern, engaging work environment with opportunities for growth and continuous learning
- International collaboration and a supportive team culture
- Participation in impactful projects with exposure to diverse and interesting business processes
- Commitment to innovation, excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility - your work contributes to transformation and positive environmental and social impact
Please upload your CV in English.
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Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and appreciate the unique experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. Our ability to innovate and develop groundbreaking technologies is one of our greatest strengths - and our people make it possible.
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