VP Strategy

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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. 

The Global Headquarters for Volvo Financial Services is seeking a Vice President Strategy within the Volvo Financial Services Global HQ team.

What you will do

As Vice President Strategy you will provide leadership to the strategy team and initiatives within the VFS strategy function. In addition, you will provide leadership to services strategy development for service domains that require alignment across Group Trucks.

Your starting point will be to, together with your colleagues at VFS and in the broad cross-functional network at the Volvo Group, take responsibilities in the following areas:

Further develop the VFS corporate strategy working with the VFS executive management team.Lead cross-business strategy development for all VFS service domains including market assessments, decision paths and recommendations.Lead strategy development for new services offered by VFS.Lead and pace service strategy development for domains that require alignment across Group Trucks with the strategy teams from Volvo Group, Business Areas, and Group Functions.Present strategy analysis and recommendations to the senior leadership of VFS and the Services Board.Lead strategic initiatives for VFS working closely with Volvo Group, Business Area, and Group Function strategy teams.Lead the acquisition of business intelligence by leveraging Volvo Group market intelligence resources as well as 3rd party research when needed.Support VFS global markets in the adoption and implementation of the VFS corporate strategy.Manage strategy team members and attract new talent.Other duties as assigned.
 

Your future team
You will report directly to the SVP Strategy and Innovation. The Strategy & Innovation team at VFS has added to its scope the support for Group services governance. In VFS, we demonstrate a clear vision to continue Transforming Together, a global mindset and a proven track record of successfully developing people, teams, culture, and leadership. 

In many of our markets, VFS has won the Great Place To Work award, where Great Work is done. By interacting with each other as an on-site business, we build relationships, which allow us to work together more efficiently and form stronger bonds with our colleagues and customers. This position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
 

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, we believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference at VFS. If you, besides your genuine interest in working with people in Transforming Together, also have a positive, service-oriented, and collaborative mindset, and take a proactive approach to handling all responsibilities, idea generation, and recommendations for productivity and efficiency - then we would welcome you to apply for this role.

We believe the successful candidate has an effective level of ambition and ability to understand team and corporate objectives, demonstrates superior verbal and interpersonal communication skills as well as ability handling confidential information and working with a high level of integrity and ethics. You have also proven experience including problem solving, research and analysis.

Qualifications likely required to be successful in this role include: 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with advanced degree preferred.15+ years of strategy functional experience.Exceptional grammar, business writing presentation preparation skills including the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.Experience with preparing and presenting recommendations for senior leadership.Exceptional planning and organizational skills with a focus on quality and attention to detail. Experience working in a fast-paced professional environment where sound business judgment and a flexible and adaptable approach are valued.Excellence in reading, writing, and speaking English; additional languages a plus.Expert level experience working with Microsoft Office.Business mindset.
 

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, Volvo Financial Services is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you. 

Last Application Date: 06-06-2024

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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 Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.

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