Job Summary
Assignment Overview
We are looking for a Business Developer Controlling to strengthen the Business Development and Strategy team within Scania R&D. The role combines finance and controlling expertise with business development and strategic project management, working across organizational boundaries to improve financial governance, planning, and decision-making. The role will also drive strategic initiatives that contribute to how Scania R&D operates.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities
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Clarify and develop financial interfaces, roles, and responsibilities between Scania R&D, TRATON R&D, and other relevant organizational units.
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Drive strategic finance and controlling projects within Scania R&D.
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Improve financial planning, reporting, and follow-up processes.
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Drive prioritization of Scania Brand R&D investments together with Commercial stakeholders.
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Develop financial governance, management processes, and internal controls.
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Analyze financial data to identify key drivers, improve data quality, and increase transparency around financial performance.
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Identify and develop digital and AI-based solutions to improve financial processes and decision-making.
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Coordinate financial activities related to externally funded R&D projects, where applicable.
Skill Requirements
Education (Must Have / Nice To Have)
Must Have
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Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields:
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Business Administration
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Finance
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Industrial Engineering and Management
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Engineering
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Economics
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Experience (Must Have / Nice To Have)
Must Have
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At least 5 years of experience in project management and finance/controlling.
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Experience in finance, controlling, or financial business development.
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Strong skills in financial analysis and accounting.
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Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional initiatives.
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Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization and analytics tools.
Nice To Have
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Experience in finance, controlling, or financial business development within R&D, engineering, or another complex industrial environment.
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Experience with external funding, including EU or national funding, financial reporting, funding regulations, or audit processes.
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Knowledge of Scania or TRATON and their financial processes.
Other Requirements
Language
Must Have
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Excellent English communication skills.
Nice To Have
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Swedish.
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German.
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Portuguese.
Personal / Soft Skills
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Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
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Self-driven and solution-oriented.
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Strategic perspective combined with a hands-on approach.
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Ability to work independently in a complex environment.
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Ability to see both the bigger picture and relevant details.
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Comfortable working across organizational boundaries.
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Ability to create structure and turn complex issues into concrete actions and improvements.
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Interest in digitalization and practical applications of AI in financial processes.
Other Specifications
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Part of the Business Development and Strategy team within Scania R&D.
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The team works with functional strategies and ways of working and supports and challenges R&D management in strategic and cross-functional questions.
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The role involves collaboration with stakeholders across Scania and TRATON.