Business Developer Controlling

Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Financial Analysis · Corporate Finance · Risk Management

In short

WeQuel is seeking a Business Developer Controlling in Södertälje to join the R&D team. This role focuses on financial governance, planning, and strategic decision-making, with an emphasis on developing digital and AI-driven solutions within the automotive industry. The position requires at least 5 years of experience in project management and finance/controlling, with a Master's or Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

  • Clarify and develop financial interfaces, roles, and responsibilities between R&D, group-level R&D, and other relevant units.
  • Drive strategic finance and controlling projects within R&D.
  • Improve financial planning, reporting, and follow-up processes.
  • Prioritize R&D investments together with Commercial stakeholders.
  • Develop financial governance, management processes, and internal controls.
  • Analyze financial data to identify key drivers, improve data quality, and increase transparency.
  • Identify and develop digital and AI-based solutions for financial processes and decision-making.
  • Coordinate financial activities for externally funded R&D projects.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in project management and finance/controlling.
  • Experience in finance, controlling, or financial business development.
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering and Management, Engineering, or Economics.
  • Excellent English communication skills.
  • Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization and analytics tools.
  • Strong skills in financial analysis and accounting.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
  • Self-driven and solution-oriented.
  • Strategic perspective combined with a hands-on approach.
  • Ability to work independently in a complex environment.
  • Ability to see both the bigger picture and relevant details.
  • Comfortable working across organizational boundaries.
  • Ability to create structure and turn complex issues into concrete actions and improvements.
  • Interest in digitalization and practical applications of AI in financial processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Finance, controlling, or financial business development experience within R&D, engineering, or another complex industrial environment.
  • Experience with external funding (EU or national), financial reporting, funding regulations, or audit processes.
  • Knowledge of the client or its parent group and their financial processes.
  • Swedish, German, or Portuguese language skills.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with leading companies in the automotive and heavy vehicle industry.
  • Chance to strengthen financial governance, improve planning and decision-making processes.
  • Develop digital and AI-based solutions for the future.
  • Work in a complex, cross-functional environment.
  • Independent drive of initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Part of a consultant team that values people first.
  • Success is created through engagement, collaboration, and development.
  • Flat organization with short decision-making paths.
  • Strong sense of community.
  • Opportunity to influence your own development.

Skills

Power BIAI
#Controlling#Finance#Business Development#R&D#Automotive#AI#Digitalization
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About WeQuel

We are consultants in Life Science and Management Whether customers or colleagues, our basic philosophy is always “people first”. We have extensive know-how and a solid background, alongside a powerful desire to drive change initiatives. We boost our customers’ competitiveness by always starting with business benefits. We put people first and know that all individuals have the potential to further develop and improve in their business operations. Our values: - People first - Quality and Value - Pride in our work Our services: - Consultants in Life Science and Management - Digital Platform for…

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Company

WeQuel

Job Posted

4 days ago

Expires

in 2 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Hours per week

40

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Södertälje, Sweden

Eskilstuna, Sweden

Nyköping, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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