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Senior Business Controller at Vattenfall

Senior Business Controller

Vattenfall · DE

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Senior Business Controller

Vattenfall · DE

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About the Role

As Senior Business Controller, you will strengthen and further develop the reporting, planning and performance management processes within BA Wind. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and Group functions, you will provide high-quality financial information, challenge assumptions and support strategic decision-making. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how financial performance is measured, reported and improved across a dynamic and rapidly growing business.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and continuously improve BA Wind's planning and control framework.
  • Lead and coordinate performance management, business planning and forecasting activities.
  • Manage the monthly reporting and forecasting process across BA Wind.
  • Ensure adherence to accounting principles and financial governance requirements.
  • Safeguard the integrity and reconciliation of financial data across systems and reporting platforms.
  • Prepare management reporting, performance reviews and Business Performance Meeting materials.
  • Develop reporting templates, timelines and performance dashboards.
  • Maintain and further develop KPIs, scorecards and target management frameworks.
  • Translate financial results and trends into meaningful business insights.
  • Define and improve controlling requirements for financial systems and reporting tools.
  • Drive process improvements and contribute to the development of future ways of working within Finance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Controlling or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience within finance, controlling or performance management.
  • Experience leading planning, reporting and forecasting processes in a complex organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of management reporting, budgeting and financial analysis.
  • Experience working with multiple financial systems and large data sets.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial governance.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
  • Experience within the energy sector, renewables or infrastructure is considered an advantage.
  • Enjoy turning financial information into practical recommendations.
  • Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across international teams.
  • Take ownership of improvements and contribute new ideas.
  • Support colleagues while providing constructive challenge when needed.
  • Demonstrate curiosity, positivity and a commitment to continuous learning.
  • Pre-employment screening will be part of the recruitment process.
  • May be required to fill a wartime posting.
  • Security clearance will be carried out before employment if the position is security-classified.

Skills

  • Advanced skills in IBM TM1, Cognos Controller, Power BI and Microsoft 365.

Location

  • Solna
  • Amsterdam
  • Hamburg
  • Berlin
  • London

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

Benefits

  • Good remuneration
  • Challenging and international work environment
  • Possibility to work with some of the best in the field
  • Working in interdisciplinary teams
  • Support from committed colleagues
  • Attractive employment conditions
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development

About the Company

  • Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat.
  • Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.
  • The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees.
  • We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.
  • We develop, build and operate our wind farms, both onshore and offshore, to accelerate the growth of renewable energy.
  • Combining international expertise with innovation, we deliver world-class projects that contribute to a more sustainable future.
  • As part of BA Wind, you will contribute to one of the industry's most exciting development pipelines, with 24 GW of planned capacity across key European markets.
  • You will not only support financial performance, but also help enable innovation, new business models and sustainable growth.

Equal Opportunity

  • Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or disability.