Business Controller, Stockholm

  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis
  • Stockholm
  • Hybrid
  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis
  • Stockholm
  • Hybrid

Do you want to work in an international environment that helps Swedish companies grow their global sales and supports international companies in investing and expanding in Sweden?

Business Sweden is now looking to recruit a Business Controller who will have the opportunity to work proactively with financial analysis and processes to support the business. We are looking for someone who is analytical, solution-oriented, and eager to drive internal projects.

Business Sweden was founded on January 1, 2013, through the merger of the Swedish Trade Council and Invest Sweden. The organization has approximately 550 employees, with about 100 based at its headquarters in Stockholm. As a Business Controller, you will be part of the Finance team, working both strategically and operationally. You will also have regional responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Monitoring and analyzing financial results and key performance indicators
  • Leading budget and forecasting processes
  • Conducting financial analyses and preparing decision-making materials
  • Supporting local finance teams with various financial matters and analyses
  • Improving and overseeing reporting routines and processes
  • Developing and optimizing financial management, planning, and follow-up procedures
  • Taking part in digitalization projects and leading various internal initiatives

Work with great people

Vlad Månsson
Trade Commissioner, USA
"This is a great place for rapid career development because of the opportunities to learn from colleagues all over the world"
Samiksha Jalan
Project Manager, London
"I love working at Business Sweden because every hour and every day always brings different opportunities"
Bong-Soon Park
Senior Project Manager, South Korea
"My greatest motivation is seeing the positive impact our job has on our clients"

Skills & Requirements

Your Profile
We are looking for someone with a degree in finance, economics, or a related field and at least five years of experience in controlling. You have previous experience managing budget and forecasting processes and enjoy working closely with business operations. Additionally, you have experience in project management, process development, and BI system implementation. You have excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.

As a person, you are analytical, business-minded, and proactive. You have the ability to independently translate complex data into valuable business insights that drive and challenge operational decision-making. Furthermore, you are creative, adaptable, and solution-oriented, with a strong sense of commitment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. You take a consultative approach, maintain a positive attitude, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In this recruitment process, we place great emphasis on personal qualities.

How to Apply
For this recruitment, Business Sweden is partnering with Mpya Finance. Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. For any questions regarding the position, feel free to contact Malin Skotte at malin.skotte@mpya.se.

Great Place to Work

  • Global exchanges and career opportunities

  • Exclusive focus on our client’s growth agenda

  • Extensive responsibility

  • Diversified teams with world class colleagues

  • Training academy for continuous development

  • Entrepreneurial environment

About the company

Diversity powering global growth

At Business Sweden we value and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive for a workplace where all colleagues can explore their full potential and contribute with their unique experiences. By embracing a wide range perspective, we can better drive sustainable growth and customer-centric excellence.

About Business Sweden
Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. With a unique mandate from the Swedish government and the business sector, we offer strategic advice and practical support in more than 40 markets worldwide.

Our mission is to help lay the foundation for sustainable, inclusive, and digital growth – in Sweden and around the world. We do this by providing startups, small- and medium sized companies and multinationals with tailored services, coupled with access to key stakeholders in the public and private spheres.

We help our clients build relationships, accelerate time-to-market, and comply with local standards and regulations. Visit business-sweden.com for more information.


OUR VALUESOur high performance culture rests on that all our employees live our core values. We will never have guidelines for every situation we will meet, but if all of us are guided by a strong sense of our values, we will always navigate in the right direction.

RESPONSIBILITYThis is the foundation of our culture. Taking responsibility is a way to show commitment to our work. We take ownership of the relationships with our clients and stay true to our word.

COLLABORATIONAlone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Collaboration knows no geographical borders. At Business Sweden, we act as one global team to create the best possible value for our clients.

IMPACTBy monitoring the world around us and identifying possibilities , we make a difference by helping companies to seize new, sustainable business opportunities. We create impact both for our clients and for Sweden.

Malin Skotte | Contact Person

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Business Sweden

Stockholm | Hybrid
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