Business Controller Supply Chain & Operations Strategy

Do you find motivation in advancing sustainable development and innovation within a global company? Are you skilled in financial planning and analysis and do you find satisfaction in working with diverse teams? Are you ready to lead strategic initiatives and transformation projects that shape the future of our operations?

Then take the opportunity to be our next…

Business Controller Supply Chain & Operations Strategy in Group Operations

Our objective in Group Operations is to support, drive, and be the catalyst for sustainable profitable growth for SKF. Our goal is to offer our Regions and Business Areas strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and established standards within our functional domains. Additionally, we aim to build global communities where people across SKF can learn, develop, and contribute. We emphasize sustainability alongside financial success with the aim of advancing innovation in carbon-neutral technologies and solutions. The impact of our group function is determined by the results we produce together for the overall SKF business.

As the Business Controller Supply Chain & Operations Strategy, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing financial planning and analysis (FP&A), ensuring alignment with the Group's strategic and financial objectives, and providing financial guidance and insights to senior executives. You will be part of the Group Supply Chain leadership team, where you will play a key role in adding the financial perspective to strategic initiatives and ensuring effective execution and cost management. 

You will collaborate with other Business Controllers and senior stakeholders across the SKF Group to ensure consistency and efficiency in financial reporting and governance. In the Operations strategy domain, you will facilitate the execution of strategies, encompassing footprint initiatives and transformation projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Supply Chain (SC) financial plan, performance follow-up, and ensure alignment with business objectives and SC strategy.
• Be an active member of Group Supply Chain Leadership team
• Optimize SC investments and expenditures, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Establish and maintain SC financial policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring compliance with SKF Group standards and regulations.
• Support Operations strategy projects and initiatives with financial analysis and evaluation.
• Conduct footprint analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
• Oversee and coordinate transformation projects focused on enhancing business processes and overall performance.

We expect you to have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience working as a business controller in a Manufacturing company.If you have experience with multiple manufacturing companies and/or experience of international scope this will be seen as meritorious.
• Substantial background in FP&A, financial examination, business oversight, or comparable roles, highlighting the capability to achieve results in a complex and fluid context.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, coordinating among cross-functional or cross-regional teams, and effectively managing organizational differences and priorities.
• Experience from leading net working capital improvement initiatives, footprint or other large scale transformation projects is meritorious.
• Solid project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Fluency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural and complex global context.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF 

You will enjoy working here if you

• Have a motivated approach with a growth mindset.
• Exhibit effective self-leadership by transforming ambiguity into actionable steps and planning activities promptly.
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, supporting informed decisions.
• Exhibit communication abilities alongside a solid understanding of business principles.
• Cultivate positive relationships among departments using effective communication skills.
• Have a forward-thinking mindset to recognize opportunities and facilitate change.

Our offer
Join our Group Supply Chain team as a Business Controller, where you'll experience an engaging mix of strategic and operational tasks. You'll be part of a skilled and motivated team that supports and develops one another while enjoying time together. This is a valuable opportunity for professional enhancement within a team that thrives on collaboration and enjoyment.

Some additional info
You will report to Daniel Boglind, the Director of Controlling Group Operations and have a dotted line report to Rachel Rui, the Director Supply Chain and Operations Strategy – Group Operations, who both are located in Gothenburg, Sweden. 

The location for the position will be in Gothenburg, local contract. 

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Josefin Nelson, EMEA Recruitment Expert, via Josefin.nelson@skf.com. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.   

Is this you?
If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible but no later than May 4th, 2025. Interviews might be conducted throughout the application process. 

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.