Alfa Laval is looking for a Business Controller for Global Sourcing & Group Sustainability in Lund.

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.

About the Role:

Alfa Laval Sourcing operates globally, managing 65% of the cost of goods sold through effective supplier relationship management. We interact with all major Business Units to ensure optimal supplier performance for all our product and service needs. We are a process-oriented organization with a global focus and local presence.

Group Sustainability drives Alfa Laval’s efforts within the areas of Climate, Circularity, Caring, and Committed. These areas reflect the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects where we can contribute the most, prioritizing actions to reach net zero by 2050. A significant part of our ESG impact is related to sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Business Controller in Global Sourcing and Sustainability, you will partner with other functions in the organization to drive business improvements and change, contributing to both strategic and tactical decisions. You will play a key role in driving insights through analytics and handle customary responsibilities of a Business Controller, such as following up on performance reporting, yearly budget process savings, standard costs, reporting, and providing input to the forecast process. Alfa Laval is on a transformation journey where sourcing and sustainability are key.

• Evaluating the financial implications of various strategic decisions, building scenarios, and recommending actions.
• Supporting the Sustainability transformation with a financial perspective.
• Ensuring accurate financial information to improve commercial and operational processes.
• Contributing to the definition and implementation of the strategy with KPIs to ensure targets are met.
• Leading and participating in strategic and operational transformation projects.

You will work closely with stakeholders in Business Units as well as central functions. The position is based in Lund, and you will report to Søren Hjorth Krarup, Head of Group Controlling and Finance Transformation, with dotted lines to Peter Börjesson, VP Global Sourcing, and Anna Celsing, VP Group Sustainability. You will be a member of the Global Sourcing management team.

Who You Are:

We believe you have a strong business interest and understand the drivers behind financial numbers. You have a good understanding of industrial supply chains and are motivated by creating actionable insights from data. You are data-savvy and interested in utilizing digital tools. You know how to navigate and achieve results in an international matrix environment. We challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement, so you need to embrace change. You have an open and informal style, making it easy for you to communicate, cooperate, and contribute to a positive team spirit.

What You Know: 

We’re looking for a Business Controller with a good strategic understanding and experience working in management teams and supporting business decisions. Experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain or Sustainability is a merit. You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in controller work in an international environment, preferable in a manufacturing environment and will excel in cross-cultural relations. You have a university degree in Finance and/or Business Administration and are fluent in English.

What’s in It for You: 

We offer a challenging position in an open and innovative environment where we help each other develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on a sustainable future and Alfa Laval’s future success.

For more information, please contact:

Søren Hjorth Krarup, Head of Group Controlling & Finance Transformation, soren.krarup@alfalaval.com

Anna Åhlin, Talent Acquisition Partner, anna.ahlin@alfalaval.com

Union information

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364
Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 366985

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon so send your application without delay, and no later than 5:th January 2025. Selection and interviews will be ongoing continuously.

Please note, applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice.

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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