Business Developer – Finance & Controlling

Your New Role

We are looking for an experienced Business Developer within Finance & Controlling for an exciting assignment at a leading international industrial organization.

You will join a Business Development & Strategy team and work at the intersection of finance, controlling, business development and strategic project management. The role offers broad exposure across the organization, with close collaboration with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence how financial governance, planning and decision-making are developed.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives within finance and controlling.
• Develop financial governance, processes, roles and responsibilities across organizational units.
• Improve planning, forecasting, reporting and financial follow-up.
• Support prioritization of R&D investments together with business stakeholders.
• Analyze financial data to identify business drivers, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Improve data quality, transparency and financial performance follow-up.
• Explore and implement digital and AI-enabled solutions within finance and controlling.
• Coordinate financial activities related to externally funded R&D projects when relevant.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Finance, R&D, Business Development and other functions.

Company Presentation

Our client is a global leader in the automotive industry, with operations in 100 countries. At their headquarters near Stockholm, they work on developing sustainable transport systems – mobility solutions that benefit businesses, society, and the environment. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your innovation and technical expertise to projects shaping the future of transportation, in an organization where collaboration, growth, and sustainability are key.

Good to Know

Scope of employment: Full-time, 100%

Type of contract: Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters.

Work setup: On-site, 5 days per week

Start date: As agreed

End date: 2026-12-31, with the possibility of extension

In your application: Please ensure that your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications required by the client.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• An academic degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering & Management, Engineering, Economics or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management combined with finance and/or controlling.
• Strong experience in finance, controlling or financial business development.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization and analytics tools.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Skills in Swedish, German and/or Portuguese language is a big plus.
• Meritorious: Experience from R&D, engineering, automotive, manufacturing or another complex industrial environment.
• Meritorious: Experience with EU or nationally funded projects.
• Meritorious: Knowledge of financial reporting, funding regulations or audit processes.

What we Offer

• Secure employment with a collective bargaining agreement, insurance coverage and occupational pension
• Wellness allowance and employee discounts and offers via Benifex (e.g., health, leisure, transport and healthcare)
• Flex pension and access to the Lifeplan pension advisory service
• Additional compensation during parental leave
• Occupational health services
• Long-term assignments and a dedicated Consultant Manager for personal support
• Opportunities to build valuable experience, expand your network and grow your future career

We look forward to receiving your application

We review applications on an ongoing basis. As recruitment processes in the consulting industry can move quickly, the position may be filled before the advertised deadline — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

You do not need to submit a cover letter. Instead, please respond to the screening questions included in the application process.