Senior Business Controller
Oostakker, BE, 9041
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
As a Senior Business Controller within the SO&T (Service Operations & Technology) Ghent and Europe organization, you act as a true business partner and finance specialist for the Ghent and Europe operations, guiding them in their continuous cost deployment journey.
You provide thorough analysis, financial background and recommendations towards the management and the different networks of the Ghent and Europe operations to support strategic decisions and business development. While doing so, you keep an ever-changing macro- and microeconomic reality in mind.
Your main focus will be to:
- Follow up, analyze and perform the internal reporting of the financial results linked to the daily operations.
- Plan, coordinate and follow up the main financial processes (Business Plan, Estimates, Closing, Investments, Standard cost calculations)
- Support the organization by delivering relevant business- and financial input and updates, setting up the dialogue, making recommendations and challenging your stakeholders
- Translate the financial business objectives to engage all functional levels, by further developing and activating the E2E cost deployment roadmap throughout the teams
- Participate in projects & lead business case creation and continuous improvement activities
- Perform coaching on different levels linked to the different cost KPI’s and processes
- Participate in local and global networks to ensure sharing of best practices
- Work cross-functionally to ensure the E2E view in all activities
- Contribute to the digitalization journey & roadmap of the team
Who are you?
We believe in the power of a diverse, collaborative team. Even if you don’t tick every box, if you’re curious, eager to learn, and ready to step outside your comfort zone, you might be the perfect fit.
To succeed with us, you should be a team player, dedicated to developing both yourself and your colleagues. Additionally, we would like you to bring the following qualities:
- University degree in economics/finance or equivalent experience
- Extensive financial knowledge
- You are analytical and have a high problem-solving ability
- You are a team player and have the ability to build cross-functional relationships
- You are reliable, accurate, proactive and organized
- You are skilled Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook,...). Knowledge of SAP and Power BI are a big asset
- You have good communication skills
- You are fluent in English
What’s in it for you?
As SO&T serves all brands and business areas you will truly work in a global environment that provides you with development opportunities, both professionally and personally. We can also promise you some skilled colleagues and some truly exciting challenges to work with. We want you to prosper and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. We are eager to learn from you, and you will get the opportunity to learn and develop with us.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.