Business Controller till Sweden

Are you curious and motivated by driving transformation?

Join MSC – the world's largest shipping company – and become part of a global network that connects businesses across continents. As Business Controller at MSC Sweden, you will play a key role in strengthening our controlling function while working closely with our CFO and maintaining regular contact with our headquarters in Geneva.

About the role

We are seeking a Business Controller to lead the implementation of controlling processes for our Swedish operations and act as a key link to our global finance teams. In this role, you will analyse operational costs and revenue streams, turning insights into actionable recommendations that drive informed and effective decisions.

You will collaborate with internal teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and implement practices that ensure transparency and reliability. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play an active role in shaping financial processes and building structures that align local priorities with global standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of financial processes within business controlling, ensuring alignment with operational needs and strategic goals.
• Analyse revenue streams and drive profit-improving initiatives.
• Periodic review and analysis of operational cost development in collaboration with our shared service centre in Riga.
• Provide timely and qualitative support to key stakeholders such as CFO, Sweden management team, and HQ regional finance team.

Qualifications & Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years work experience in controlling.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Proficiency in English (advanced level).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with continuous improvement in a structured and methodical way.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI.
• Proficiency in Swedish (both written and spoken).

We're looking for someone who combines curiosity with a structured mindset. You take ownership and proactively identify both problems and opportunities for improvement. With strong analytical skills, you interpret financial data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

Other information

• Employment: Permanent full-time position with an initial probationary period.
• Location: Our office is based in Gårda, Gothenburg – easily accessible and close to the city centre. You also have the option to rent a parking space outside the building.
• Team: This position is an expansion of our Finance team in Sweden and reports directly to the CFO.

Contact & Application

For any questions about the role, feel free to contact Joakim Hangby, CFO MSC Sweden, at  

Please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to process applications sent via email. Your resume may be in either English or Swedish. 

The selection process includes a face-to-face interview, personality and logical reasoning assessments, a work sample test, reference checks, and a mandatory criminal record extract.

We look forward to receiving your application

If you are a recruiter: Please note that we are not looking for external recruitment assistance.

MSC – The family-owned company with strong values

At MSC, you get more than just a job. At the heart of our business are our skilled employees, whom we care about. We do this by offering a pleasant work environment in modern office spaces, as well as fostering a strong sense of community within the workplace. Regular team activities and great benefits are a given for us.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world's leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes.

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