Business Controller BU Marine Solutions

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. 

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too. 

Background

The new Business Unit Marine Solutions, part of the Ocean Division, aims to strengthen our market position and leverage synergies by focusing on the core of the two former Business Units: BU WWF (Water, Wind and Fuel Solutions) and BU HGS (Heat & Gas Systems). In this new organisation, we are looking for a Business Controller.

About the Job  

The  BU Business Controller is a senior executive responsible for overall finance responsibility for the Business Unit, driving strategy, business performance follow up and improvements. Besides the financial aspects, also risk and compliance management as well as legal support will be hosted within the area of responsibility. 

The Business Controller will advise the Business Unit President and the Business unit management team members in business control from a global perspective, assess the financial impact of decision and business directions. You will work closely with the Sales Companies, and other stakeholders in the Group and will lead a financial team.  Therefore, a proven track record in similar positions is a requirement for this role.

The position will report to Business Unit President as the direct manager and will be an active member of the BU Marine Solutions Management Team.  

Your key responsibilities include:  

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of the strategy in the Business Unit by translating strategy into business plans and assist in the establishment of measurable targets and KPI’s to ensure targets are met.  

• Evaluate financial implications of various strategic decisions, builds scenarios and recommend actions.  

• Promote initiatives to achieve growth and cost savings as well as strengthen responsiveness to customers and business accountability within the BU.  

• Ensure accuracy of financial information used in the Business Unit to support the improvement of both commercial and operational related processes by using Alfa Laval's standard report enhanced with specialized reports and the use of latest technologies for analytics and reporting.  

• Drive improvement of cash flow, operating working capital, financial analysis, planning and reporting processes in the Business Unit.   

• Provide analysis support to assess business risk exposure and provide input to define risk mitigation strategies to reduce impact on business performance.  

• Identify and manage potential risks relating to contract agreements.  

• Being a business partner working with other functions in the organization to drive business improvements and change.  

• Build and lead the financial team in the Business Unit consisting out of financial managers, risk, compliance and legal experts, fostering a culture of excellence and continues improvement.  

• Part of both tactical and strategic decisions in management team.  

Who You Are  

You are an experienced leader with a growth mindset and a proven track record of managing global organizations. Your proactive approach and innovative mindset enable you to challenge conventional thinking and develop strong financial strategies. You are experienced in business and financial control especially from an engineering and manufacturing industry environment. You have a holistic understanding of the business landscape and like to identify the deeper industry, and customer needs to understand the business drivers and develop the impactful opportunities from a business control angle. 

Experience in managing functions beyond finance like risk, compliance and/or legal are appreciated. With a passion for performance, business curiosity and improvement, you are collaborative and skilled at managing stakeholders.  

We refer to Alfa Laval’s competencies with specific focus on: 

• Drive for results 

• Customer focus 

• Judgement & decision making.  

• Leading others & self.  

• Influencing and Networking 

• Acumen & working strategically 

The position needs to be located in Europe, with preference on the main sites of the Business Unit (Sweden, Denmark or Italy). The position requires frequent travel.  

For more information, please contact  

Sven Schreiber, Business Unit President Marine Solutions  

Pablo Jular, VP Human Resources Ocean Division

For union information in Sweden, please contact  

Monica Anderberg, Unionen, [email protected]  
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, [email protected]  

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, [email protected] 

Please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than February 18th. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role. 

We look forward to hearing from you soon!