Business Controller, Group Functions

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We're looking for a
Business Controller, Group Functions
to join Kalmar's global Finance organization. As a member of the Group Functions Business Controlling Team, you will participate in
financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis
for the Group Functions, focusing mainly on the
Information Management (IM)
function.

You will act as the
main finance contact for the Global IM team
, supporting them with monthly estimates, annual planning, and ad-hoc financial needs. In addition, the role includes contributing to
finance process and reporting improvements
to enhance accuracy and efficiency across the function.

What Are Your Key Responsibilities

• Financial planning and forecasting: Drive planning, forecasting, and reporting processes for the IM function, including IT projects, global IT running costs, and team expenses.
• Business partnering: Support the IM team with financial matters such as invoice booking, understanding and analyzing actual costs, forecasting future costs, and building business cases for new projects.
• Reporting and analysis: Prepare the monthly reporting package, analyze cost center performance, interpret results, and lead monthly reviews to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Accuracy and compliance: Ensure invoices are booked correctly, calculate necessary accruals, and confirm costs are allocated or recharged properly in line with regulations.
• Continuous improvement: Support the development and streamlining of processes related to reporting, forecasting, and cost allocation, and provide business controlling support to other Group Functions when needed.

What We Offer You

• Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute directly to Kalmar's mission of shaping the future of cargo handling - improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability in global logistics.
• Rewards that count: We offer development opportunities to help you grow professionally, flexible working hours, and a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance. You'll receive a competitive fixed monthly salary based on your experience and skills, along with a performance-based bonus.
• People who move economies: Join an international and collaborative environment where you'll work with colleagues across functions and regions, share knowledge, and celebrate achievements together.
• Safety that moves us forward: Benefit from the stability of a trusted, long-standing company with a strong foundation and commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.

What You Bring To The Role

• Educational foundation: Master's degree in Business, Economics, or another relevant field of study.
• Professional experience: 3+ years of experience in business controlling, financial reporting, or business analysis. Previous exposure to IT budgeting and IT cost tracking or to allocations and recharge processes is considered an advantage.
• Analytical and technical skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to deep-dive into data using SAP and BI tools, combined with hands-on experience in Google Workspace or MS Office, SAP, Qlik Sense, and Basware. Experience with data visualization tools (Looker, Power BI, Tableau, etc.), SQL-based analysis, or cloud data environments is an advantage.
• Collaboration and communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Process improvement mindset: Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven - able to coordinate processes, identify development opportunities, and propose improvements with a continuous learning attitude.
• Language skills: Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the most suitable candidate is identified.

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