Business Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 4, 2026.
TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation - Let´s make a difference together. Find out more: www.traton.com
Our values - customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste - are at the heart of everything we do.
Role Summary
Are you interested in joining a diverse team of business controllers with ambition to support TRATON Research & Development business?
We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Business Controller with a strong passion to enable good steering and planning processes and tools. The role involves supporting and driving financial processes, participating in strategic decision-making and ensuring that financial targets are met.
Research & Development is currently undergoing major changes in ways of working, systems, and roles - and Controlling is evolving accordingly. Operating in a global context, Controlling plays an important role as a business partner. You will actively contribute to designing and implementing the future financial management model.
Job Responsibilities
The position includes a variety of ongoing responsibilities within finance and controlling, such as:
- Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Actively influencing development costs
- Financial closing, analysis, and reporting
- KPI tracking, follow-up, and presentations
You will report to the Head of R&D Controlling, EE Applications & EE Platform, and provide dedicated support to two R&D functions, serving as an active member of their global management teams.
You will work across networks and leadership teams and maintain regular contact with TRATON R&D and other Controlling functions.
Who You Are
To be successful in this role, you have:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, combined with at least 5 years of experience in business controlling.
- Proven ability to drive business performance through a structured, analytical, and results-oriented approach, with strong business acumen and a problem-solving mindset in complex and changing environments.
- Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders and management teams, ideally within an international environment, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence decision-making across finance and non-finance functions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across all levels of the organization.Advanced analytical and systems skills, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI; experience with SAP is considered a strong advantage.
- High level of integrity and a genuine interest in understanding products, operations, and business drivers.
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of Swedish is considered a strong advantage.
This Is Us
Your core team will consist of four business controllers and the manager. We are a diverse team that supports the Electrics, Electronics and Softwaredevelopment business within TRATON R&D. Outside the core team, you will have a broad network among R&D controlling and other controlling functions.
Within TRATON Group R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry.
TRATON Offers
We offer a dynamic and engaging workplace where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. You will be part of a strong team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and close cooperation across functions.
With a structured development plan and a wide range of training opportunities, TRATON Group R&D supports your professional growth both locally and internationally.
Benefits include access to our health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance, bonus, flexible working hours, and company car leasing. We also arrange events for employees and their families, and for those living in Stockholm, convenient commuting is supported through direct Scania Job express buses to Södertälje.
Application
We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties.
Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2026-10-29. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Sara Ribbing, Head of R&D Controlling EE Applications & EE Platform, [email protected].
We look forward to your application!
This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D.