Business Unit Controller – Submarines

Saab

. Lead a team of controllers, providing direction, coaching and support .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeLund • SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and business control within complex organizations, while effectively leading and developing teams. Proven ability to act as a strategic business partner to senior management, ensuring compliance and strong financial processes.

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Business ControllingFinancial AnalysisTeam LeadershipStrategic Business PartnershipKPI Development

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingPerformance AnalysisInvestment EvaluationCost ForecastingBusiness Performance ModelsMonth-End ClosingInternal ControlCompliance with Accounting Principles

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingInfluencingProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in FinanceUniversity Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Project-Based BusinessManufacturingIndustrial EnvironmentsFinancial ProcessesSecurity Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of controllers, providing direction, coaching and support
Ensure high-quality financial analysis, reporting and business support across the organization
Serve as a trusted business partner to senior leaders and turn financial data into business insights
Challenge, influence and contribute to the continued development of the business
Hold overall responsibility for business control, financial analysis and performance follow-up in a large and complex operation
Drive and develop business control activities
Follow up profit and loss and balance sheet
Perform financial analysis and reporting, including business plans, budgets, forecasts and month-end closing
Forecast costs and conduct financial follow-up of long-term contracts
Develop and follow up KPIs and business performance models
Evaluate investments and business cases
Provide financial support in bid and proposal work
Prepare decision material and presentations for management, steering committees and external auditors
Ensure strong financial processes, internal control and compliance with accounting principles
Report to the CFO of Business Area Naval and work closely with controllers, finance specialists and business leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in business controlling within a large and complex organization
Experience leading, coaching and developing people
Strong ability to act as a business partner to senior management
Good understanding of project-based business, investments and long-term business commitments
Ability to combine a strategic perspective with operational execution
Strong analytical and communication skills
A university degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field
Experience from project-driven businesses, manufacturing or industrial environments is considered an advantage
Must pass a security clearance process in accordance with applicable security protection regulations
Certain citizenship requirements may apply for positions requiring security classification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive and friendly workplace
Opportunities to contribute to strategic analyses and development initiatives across the wider business
Opportunities to grow beyond and take on challenges
Collaboration with curious minds, brave pioneers, and diverse perspectives