Group Business Controller

Group Business Controller at SAS

The thrill never ends! Do you want to embark on an exciting journey and work with developing Scandinavias leading airline Do you want to be a key player in ensuring a cost-efficient operation and improved financial performance Do you like being proactive and learning the ins and outs of a complex business and in return being awarded a lot of responsibility If so come join our business controller team!

SAS has recently emerged as a privately held company from a complete financial restructuring under a U.S. Chapter 11 leading to a solid financial foundation and ambitious business plan for the coming years. Air France KLM Group today hold a minority stake in SAS but have announced their intention to become majority owner a process that is currently pending EU approval.

As Group business controller you will be responsible for supporting the Group level financial agenda. You will strive for continuous improvements development of the financial planning process/tools and delivery of SAS business plan and strategy. Your responsibility and involvement will include storytelling in numbers and improving financial transparency.

Key Responsibilities

Drive and support financial processes including target setting FP&A/BI development financial analysis etc
Proactively identify assess present and support in key business improvement opportunities.
Benchmark follow up on performance/forecasts KPIs and drive change.
Responsible for periodic management reporting budget and forecast processes
Support with Ad-hoc analysis both locally for the business units and centrally for Business Performance Management (within Finance).
Develop various presentation materials to peers as well as to executive leadership in SAS.

Experience

Solid experience in understanding business control financial planning and analysis.
A minimum 3-5 years working experience as business controller or other similar/relevant positions - prior experience from management or auditing consulting firm highly meriting.
Experience of stakeholder and process management incl. cross functional leadership in a multinational environment.
Experience from complex entities with complex planning processes is desired.
Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to be thorough with the details while still effectively convey a financial message.
A strong challenging mindset and an innovative approach.
Possess a strong self-drive and motivation to constantly improve and reach new goals.
Relevant . university degree preferably within economy or finance
IT Excellent skills in MS Excel (VBA macro knowledge meriting) and MS PowerPoint. MS PowerBI Anaplan (or other Business Intelligence tool) experience highly desired.
Fluency in English and preferably also one Scandinavian language

As a person we believe you like to be intellectually and personally challenged and have an eagerness for continuous personal and professional development. You are a structured and thorough person who enjoys getting things done. You understand that collaboration with people both within your own team as well as in other organizational units is the key to delivering tangible and lasting results. The ability to carefully pay attention to details when analyzing and managing complex financial data and material while relating to SAS overall strategic direction comes naturally to addition you are able to challenge and drive performance in a constructive manner whilst having a pedagogic mindset with excellent communication skills and ability to tailor message to audience.

Why join SAS

At SAS we offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. Working with us comes with a variety of benefits including:
Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS and other carriers.
Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga.
Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands as well as on transportation to and from airports airport shops hotels and car rentals.
Work Environment: Our office location in Frsundavik offers a vibrant workspace with a restaurant caf and easy access to outdoor activities in Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Engage in running tennis outdoor gym sessions kayaking and stand-up paddling with equipment available free of charge.
Convenient Commute: Benefit from a non-stop bus service connecting our office to Solna station and commuter trains alongside a network of cycle paths.

Other of Importance

Deadline for application:. Please send us your CV as soon as possible as interviews are conducted continuously and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email due to GDPR regulations.

Position: Fulltime (100%)

This position is based in Frsundavik Solna (Stockholm) and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option depending on the agreement made with your manager.

To be eligible for this position you need an EU-work permit. Please note that we ask you to inform us if you currently have a valid EU-work permit.

A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process as this role is security classified. If you are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process.

If you feel your experience skills and ambitions are right for this role please apply as soon as possible with your CV and a short personal letter. For more information contact Fredrik

We look forward to hear from you!

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