Warranty 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. 

 

We are now looking for a new business controller based at Volvo Trucks HQ in Lundby, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Do you feel motivated by continuous improvements and digitalization? Do you have strong analytical skills and a structured way of working? Would you like to support the Volvo Trucks Quality and Warranty ambitions and Transformation journey? Then we need you!  

We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented team player, who collaborate easily! You are driven by reaching results and see the benefit in achieving this in a teamwork with others, but you can also work independently in an efficient way. 

Do you recognize yourself, please continue to read, as we would like to connect with you and welcome you onboard to our great team!

Main activities and responsibilities

·  Responsible for closing related matters connected to warranty campaigns, e.g., opening order numbers, reconciliation of provision balances, bookings in SAP, provision review
·  Risk management and warranty campaign payments follow-up
·  Manage the rolling financial warranty campaign forecast for the European/International value chain and consolidation for Volvo Trucks
·  Support development and improvement of process, instructions and finance related systems connected to Campaign Finance Management
·  Drive digitalization initiatives to take the process to a new level and improve financial methods and tools
·  Consolidate and summarize Sales Areas’ deviation analysis and comments of the monthly released warranty campaigns and financial forecasts
·  Provide business control and analytical support for financial issues related to warranty campaigns within Volvo Trucks
·  Other warranty controlling tasks to support the team’s deliveries
·  Represent Volvo Trucks Warranty Business Control in different fora, meetings and initiatives concerning Campaign Finance Management

 

Main interfaces are CFO- and business controller colleagues in Sales Areas, Quality- and Warranty Department, Regional Value Chain Departments, Central Functions at Volvo Trucks and Financial Control and Accounting (FCA). Interaction with other stakeholders such as other Business Areas and Volvo Group Functions or Truck Divisions will also occur.

Preferred qualifications

·  University degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
·  Experience from working within Finance in the Commercial area preferably within Volvo Group is an advantage
·  At least three years of experience from Warranty Business Control
·  Deep understanding of accounting principles, preferably with working experience
·  Good knowledge about Volvo Group financial tools especially Essbase and BI tools
·  Working experience of SAP R/3, BCS, Essbase, AIM or other similar accounting- and financial reporting systems is considered a merit
·  Good understanding of AB Volvo’s financial policies & reporting processes
·  High level of proficiency in written and spoken English
·  Interest and experience in driving change through digitalization tools

 

Profile
You have strong analytical skills and a structured way of working. It is essential that you have the drive to reach objectives and have a business-oriented mind-set. You have an open and positive attitude, drive to improve, flexibility and ability to work in a proactive way on your own initiative. You have a genuine interest in our commercial business. The job requires that you create a good network within the Volvo Trucks Central Functions and with Sales Areas; therefore, your ability to communicate and to work with people on different levels in the organization is also essential. 
At Volvo Trucks we are actively working to establish groupings that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender and nationality, etc. We find that well balanced working groups increases group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions. If you have not all the working experience needed for this position, don’t hesitate to apply anyway. Personality and interest are more important than fulfilling all the qualifications.
 

For more information, please contact
Hiring manager, Director Warranty & Service Market Business Control, Robert Bedö, +46 31 3226496
VP People & Culture, Anna Ekelund, +46 31 3225032

 

Last application date: March 5.

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

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in. 

Job Category:  Finance

Organization:  Volvo Trucks

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  17885