Project Controller

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

Acting as an integral part of the finance team serving as the link between project management and financial oversight.   

Works closely with Project Management in monitoring, analysing, and controlling the project financials, ensuring that financial targets and project deliverables are aligned. Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, conducting budget and forecast analysis as well as reporting on financial performance, supporting the decision-making process in the project. 

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

• Work together with other functions to develop and manage budget, ensuring alignment with project deliverables.
• Gatekeeper of project cost models, used to transfer cost from Functions to R&D Projects
• Monitor project expenses and analyze variances between actual and budgeted financial performance to provide insights and recommendations to optimize the financial outcome.
• Work together with other functions to develop and manage forecasts, including changes, potential risks, and opportunities in the project. 
• Prepare financial reports, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators to both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Provide financial insight and support to the strategic decision making in the project.
• Continuously develop cost control processes, KPIs, and tools to ensure adherence to NV processes, financial guidelines, and regulations. 
• Participate in monthly closing by maintaining accurate financial records and providing information to ensure financial records reflect project deliverables.
• Participate in audits by supporting with documentation and information on the project.

Accountability/Authorization

Budget responsibility: No

Direct reports: No

Work environment responsibility: No

Authorized to decide on project expenditure according to role and policy.

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role

Qualifications and Experience

·      Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar 

·      Proven experience in Project Control, Business control, Financial Analyst or similar

Specific skills

·      Good English both written and oral skills. 

·      Basic Swedish and other languages skills is seen as a plus. 

·      Excellent analytical skills

·      Excellent at problem solving  

·      Proficient in financial and budget modelling 

·      Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy

Personal success factors

·      Good communication and interpersonal skills

·      Highly organized and result-driven

·      Ability to work in a high profile and often high-pressured international environment 

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.

• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.

• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.

• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.

• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.

• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.