Business Controller

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.

About Us

Service Market Logistics (SML) is part of Group Trucks Operations. We are an organization of approximately 3,700 employees globally in more than 40 locations. Every day, we are delivering world class operational excellence for our customers, based on smart logistics solutions. Our job is to develop, manage and optimize the Service Market supply chain for all Volvo Group brands and JV’s. The scope for Service Market Logistics includes Flow Optimization, Inventory Management, Distribution Center operations, Customs & Trade as well as the development of logistics solutions to ensure the highest possible parts availability, delivery precision and quality everywhere in the world. We strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on customer success.

Your future colleagues

Within SML, we plan the supply chain from suppliers to dealers in order to secure the best possible spare parts availability resulting in the best possible uptime for customers’ products and services. In order to achieve this we cooperate with all contributors in the service market supply chain to fulfill customer expectations. We interact with suppliers, dealers and market companies but also with our purchasing and development colleagues. Operationally we are responsible from supplier up to the dealer inventory which includes the management of Support Distribution Centers across Europe and the Central Distribution Center in Gent. As part of the Business Control team, you will get in touch with all different stakeholders in the supply chain.

Role Description

As a Business Controller within the SML Gent and EU organization, you act as a true business partner and finance specialist for the Gent and EU operations, guiding them in their continuous cost deployment journey.

You provide thorough analyzes, financial background and recommendations towards the management and the different networks of the Gent and EU 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.
• Participate in the main financial processes (Business Plan, Estimates, Closing, 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 and 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
  
  

To be successful in your new role we want you have the following knowledge:

• University degree in economics/finance or equivalent experience
• Solid 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 an asset
• You have good communication skills
• You are fluent in English
  
  

Ready for the next move?

Are you an enthusiastic business controller who wants to work with business controlling in a dynamic environment?

Do you have a positive attitude and are you looking for a new challenge? Then you are the person we are looking for!

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Who We Are And What We Believe In

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?