Operations Graduate Program 2026 - Business Controller

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Volvo Group Operations Graduate Program

If you are up for the challenge of developing our future Operations and want to be a part of the innovative world of Volvo Group, this is the graduate program for you!   
 
During 15 intense and exciting months, our Operations Graduate Program will give you a holistic view of our operational and logistic activities, including both the local and global perspective. You will be working with the technologies of tomorrow, building the products of the future – electric, connected and automated. In parallel, you will grow as a person, through individual and team development sessions. 

You will have a permanent position from day one, with a manager and mentor to support you. You will experience several local and international on the job-rotations and work on business-critical projects developing your competencies for tomorrow. You will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business such as manufacturing, health and safety, quality, and continuous improvements, while also learning about the end-to-end supply chain, aftermarket parts and our remanufacturing operations. In addition, you will gather with other program participants to take part in trainings and events designed to help you grow into your future career at the Volvo Group.

 

We offer the opportunity for you to be part of our digital transformation, applying new technologies to connect and automate our processes. Together we work with AI, data science, machine learning, circular systems, virtual manufacturing and more, to build our full electric or autonomous products. 

If rotational development, a global set up and designing the world of tomorrow are aspects you are looking for in your next job context, this position might be something for you. 

Our organization

Tuve Plant, located in Gothenburg at the heart of Volvo, produces premium heavy-duty diesel, gas and electric trucks. Additionally, we produce frame members not only for ourselves but also for Ghent and our knock-down assembly plants. Furthermore, we are the introduction plant for all new models for Volvo Brand, meaning we are first out!

This is us, your new team

Here at Tuve Plant, we are 2800 employees, so come join our Business Controller Team where we manage all financial aspects of the operations. 

We deliver on our promises. At Tuve we are a curious team, work with passion and embrace challenges to stay ahead. We work KPI oriented, both in goal setting and follow up. 

Main activities and responsibilities:

As a Business Controller, you will deliver financial support and guidance to our Tuve organization, with the aim of enhancing our business performance. You should be a good storyteller and provide transparent information. You will work with digitalization to optimize existing processes and develop good visualizations for the organization. We focus on continuous improvements, and we hope you will be able to bring new aspects into our way of working.

In addition, you will participate in several common training weeks with the other participants in the program and do various job rotations to broaden your horizon within the Volvo Group. 

Who are you?

To be successful in this role, you bring a reflective and structured approach, along with strong analytical abilities. You have a holistic, end-to-end understanding of business and enjoy working closely with others to create impact. Additionally, you find energy in collaborative environments and are a supportive and engaged team member. Your passion for new technologies and digital tools inspires you to explore innovative ways of working. You are naturally curious, creative, and communicate with clarity and empathy.

Required knowledge/experience:

·  BSc or MSc in business administration specialized in business control or accounting.
·  Knowledge in Lean manufacturing.
·  Knowledge in BI-tools.
·  You understand the basics of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
·  Maximum two years of previous full-time working experience, prior to or after graduation. Work during studies are not included.
·  In this truly global program, communication will be in English, hence you need to be fluent in both speaking and writing in Swedish and English.  
·  Valid work or study permit for Sweden if not a citizen. 

Curious, and have some questions? Contact us!

Manager: Olga Landstrom, +46 739022252, olga.landstrom@volvo.com 
HRBP: Louise Karlsson, +46 739022252, louise.karlsson.3@volvo.com 

Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site. 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Job Category:  Finance

Organization:  Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required:  Occasional Travel

Requisition ID:  25614