Business Controller - Finance Graduate Program

The Finance Graduate Program

If you are up for the challenge of developing our future Finance function and want to be a part of the innovative world of Volvo Group, this is the graduate program for you!

During 12 intense months, you will get an end-to-end perspective of our Finance functions and how we co-drive the business, both from a local as well as from a Volvo Group perspective. From day one, you will have a permanent role in one of our organizations, where you will play an active role in daily deliveries. In parallel, you will participate in a number of common training weeks with the other Finance graduates throughout the year, do various job rotations to increase your insights of the Volvo Group and last but not least you will grow as a person. Your professional and personal growth will be supported through individual and team development sessions, mentoring, coaching and feedback.

You will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business, which will help you get a holistic view and build your future career within the Volvo Group. Besides your manager, who will guide and support you in your daily job, you will have a supportive network of peer graduates, colleagues across the globe and senior leaders to help you excel. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you!

Our organization – Volvo Penta North America

Volvo Penta North America (VPNA) delivers power solutions for marine and industrial applications. As part of the Volvo Group, we combine proven technology with deep expertise to support customers across a wide range of industries. From commercial and leisure marine vessels to data centers, construction, mining, and agriculture, VPNA is helping shape the future through diesel and gas engines, electrification, and integrated power and energy solutions. With North America as a key growth market for Volvo Penta, this is an exciting time to be part of the business.

What you will do

Your Future Team

In our team, we have wide responsibilities and need to work together to secure a strong total delivery. We value collaboration, transparency and curiosity. The VPNA finance team has responsibility for a wide range of financial processes as well as deep business responsibility. We work closely across the organization and especially with our commercial sales teams who are located across North America. We operate in a dynamic international environment, where communication and networking are essential parts of the job. We have a strong drive to grow the business and a vital role in creating business value for the company. We are reliable and accurate financial professionals giving proactive support to our stakeholders. We are an engaged and service-minded team, open and adaptive with a high level of integrity.

How you will make an impact As a Business Controller in VPNA and part of the Volvo Group Finance Graduate Program, you will play an active role in connecting financial insights to real business decisions. You will help translate data into meaningful perspectives, strengthening business control while supporting a fast-moving and growing organization. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will contribute to both day-to-day financial performance and the continuous improvement of how we operate. Your impact will be focused across three key areas:

Driving financial insight and decision support

• Preparing management and financial reports, analyzing trends and variances across actuals, forecasts, and budgets
• Supporting ad hoc financial and operational analyses to identify risks and opportunities and guide business decisions
• Building an understanding of key financial drivers and how they connect to operational performance

Ensuring accuracy, control, and quality

• Supporting monthly closing, estimates, and reporting processes with a focus on quality and reliability
• Analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and controls
• Contributing to clear, precise communication of financial information to stakeholders

Improving processes and enabling smarter ways of working

• Identifying opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize finance processes
• Exploring and testing digital tools (e.g., Excel-based models, Power BI, Tableau, Power Query) to enhance business control routines
• Reducing manual work and improving the quality and accessibility of financial data
• Collaborating with local and global finance teams on process improvement initiatives

Who are you?

You have great analytical skills and a business mindset in combination with a genuine interest in finance and figures. You see the big picture and can tell the story behind the numbers. You are curious. You are passionate. Volvo Group is a truly global company, so you are excited to work in another part of Volvo Group in another location (domestic or international) on a short-term assignment (approximately 3 months away from your home organization.) You are a team player who enjoys working in multicultural environments, where different perspectives contribute to shared success. As a fast learner with a “learn-on-the-fly” mindset, you adapt quickly to new challenges. You are a future focused expert and leader joining the finance field, and you want to make a difference.

Above all, you are committed to building trust, delivering high performance, and contributing to business success.

More specifically, we require:

• Maximum 2 years of full-time work experience prior to, or after graduation (internships are considered work experience)
• BS degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration or a relevant/ related curriculum. MBA or Masters degree is preferred
• Some practical exposure to financial reporting or accounting through internships, student projects, or entry-level roles
• Working experience in Excel (e.g. pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Previous experience with data analytics or business control is a plus
• Robust data-driven analytical skills and a business mindset
• Data visualization tools highly desirable
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English is critical as it is the global language for Volvo Group. Additional languages appreciated (English plus Spanish, Swedish, etc.)

Expected competence at work:

Employees work within the foundation of the Volvo Group Code of Conduct and Volvo Group Values. More specifically, employees in Volvo Penta are required to meet and/or develop the following competencies:

• Respect: You trust, respect, and provide equal attention to those around you
• Collaborative: You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet objectives
• Trust: You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Stakeholder Management: You engage with others effectively no matter their role
• Self-Development: You seek new ways to grow and be challenged using different ways of learning
• Change Management: You recognize others respond to change differently and you support adoption with empathy and planning
• Influencing: You help colleagues by sharing your ideas and ensure your message is clear
• Strategic mindset: You see future possibilities and translate them into strategy and tactical execution plans
• Networking: You build formal and informal relationships across the organization proactively
• Accountability: You take responsibility and follow through on commitments
• Manage ambiguity: You operate effectively even when things are not certain or clear
• Customer focus: You deliver customer-centric solutions and keep the dealer experience front and center

Ready for the next move?

Other considerations:

To qualify, applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

This job is a fully on-site position based on Volvo Group work principles.

Some domestic and international travel (about 30% in first year)

You will have one 3 month assignment in another country or location in your first year as part of the standard FGP program activities.

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet physical demands while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required, with or without accommodation, to:

• Stand, walk, or sit, sometimes for prolonged periods
• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• See, speak, and hear, including distinguishing visual and audible signals necessary for safety and effective communication
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms to access products, tools, and controls
• Lift, move, or carry up to twenty (20) pounds unassisted
• Travel including overnight stays

What’s in it for me?

Our Finance Graduate Program begins on September 1, 2026, when you start your career within Volvo Group. As a graduate, you will be part of a collaborative environment where learning and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

These are some of the benefits of joining our program:

• An exciting and global working environment with experienced and supportive colleagues
• Possibility to gain international experience through short-term assignments abroad during your first year
• A competitive salary and a “home position” your very first dayA variety of workshops and seminars designed to support your professional and personal development
• Endless opportunities to shape your own career within Volvo Group

The journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent as soon as you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by logging into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps in June.

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Last application date: June 22, 2026