Group IT Business Controller

Scandi Standard is now looking for a Group IT Business Controller with strong financial expertise and the confidence in partnering closely with IT and senior management. In this role, you will help shape the financial governance and drive value creation for IT in an international, publicly listed group. This is a key Group-level role
combining strategic responsibility with hands-on involvement.
You will link IT operations to financial performance, drive cost transparency and ensure IT investments support the Group's overall objectives.

What Scandi Standard offers you

At Scandi Standard, you will join a dynamic and international organization with short decision paths and significant room for influence. The Group is continuously developing its structures, systems, and ways of working, offering a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across IT, Finance and executive management and be part of a professional finance team with a strong focus on quality, structure and continuous improvement. The position is full-time and based at the head office in Lindhagen (Kungsholmen), Stockholm. Limited travel may occur.

About the role

As Group IT Business Controller, you are part of Group Business Control and act as a strategic and financial business partner to the CIO and IT leadership team. You have overall responsibility for the Group's IT financial performance and play a central role in how IT costs, investments, and performance are managed and communicated at Group level. You report to the Head of Group Business Control, with a dotted line to the CIO, and work closely with executive stakeholders across the Group.

Main responsibilities:

• Own and drive the Group IT budget, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, ensuring transparency and strong financial control.
• Analyze and consolidate IT financial performance across the Group, including variance analysis, risks and opportunities, and relevant KPIs linking cost to operational outcomes.
• Act as a strategic business partner to IT leadership, supporting and challenging budget owners and project managers in financial decisions, priorities, and business cases.
• Ensure robust cost governance for IT services, projects, and investments, including cloud and digital initiatives, while driving continuous improvements in cost efficiency and resource utilization.
• Monitor IT projects and investments, including CAPEX capitalization, financial follow-up, and preparation of decision material for steering committees and senior management.
• Contribute to month-end close, internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness for Group IT.
• Collaborate closely with Group Finance, local finance teams, and other Group functions, and contribute to Group-wide financial systems, reporting, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in business or financial controlling, preferably in IT, project-driven, or complex OPEX environments, within large or international organizations.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and governance, with solid knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Skilled in partnering with senior stakeholders and management teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, Excel, ERP and consolidation tools, as well as BI tools.
• Fluency in Swedish and English is required, as communication is conducted in both languages.

Personal characteristics

You are confident and communicative, with the ability to challenge senior stakeholders in a constructive way. You are structured, solution-oriented, and able to turn complexity into clear insights and recommendations. You take a proactive, hands-on approach, thrive in a fast-paced international environment, and enjoy close collaboration. You value ownership and visibility in a role with high expectations and impact.

About Scandi Standard

Scandi Standard contributes to the joy of food and sustainable food production through healthy and innovative chicken products, produced in a responsible and resource-efficient way. They have a stated commitment to long-term sustainability. This is translated both at Group level and in their local brands into concrete, standardized and measurable measures. They will be an industry leader in animal welfare and have as little climate impact as possible. That is why they take responsibility for the impact on people and the environment throughout the value chain – both in our own operations and in the supplier, transport and consumer chains. Scandi Standard (SCST) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Application

Is this you? Apply today via the application button For this recruitment, Scandi Standard is working with Gazella as a partner. For any questions, you are welcome to contact Julia Zovko ), the responsible recruiter for this role.