Business Controller (Purchasing & Finance)

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We’re looking for a Business Controller (Purchasing & Finance) for a company in Gothenburg. Start is ASAP, 1 year limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg. Description: A global industrial and marine solutions company is seeking a driven Business Controller to join the Purchasing Strategy & Business Development team. The role supports purchasing functions in financial decision-making and works closely with central Finance and Business Control teams.  Job Responsibilities: Perform monthly closing analyses, reporting, and KPI/PI follow-up. Prepare estimates and financial forecasts. Analyze and forecast investments related to vendor tooling, capacity, risk, and resourcing. Provide financial insights to support cross-functional investigations and improvement initiatives. Manage supplier invoice-related issues. Deliver financial expertise for purchasing-related projects and business cases. Conduct scenario analyses and material cost evaluations. Support and educate buyers and project managers on financial processes and procedures. Assist with additional purchasing-related tasks such as regulatory follow-up and special projects when needed.  Required Qualifications: Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field. 2 to 5 years of experience in a Business Controller role. Experience within Purchasing and/or the Automotive industry is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of finance systems such as SAP, Essbase, or equivalent. Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft 365. Fluent English, both written and spoken.  Preferred Profile: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Structured, proactive, and self-driven approach to work. Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to various stakeholders. Comfortable driving topics independently and challenging existing processes constructively. Passion for continuous improvement and business development. Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.  Team Environment: The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team with expertise spanning finance, sustainability, strategy, process development, digitalization, and new technologies. The role offers broad business exposure and the opportunity to contribute both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.  This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is ASAP, 1 year limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg. Please submit your CV as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis. For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson recruiter at Incluso.

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