Head of Contract Control Business Unit Gripen
, Östergötlands län, Sweden
We are looking for a business-minded, enthusiastic leader, with strong analytical and communication skills, who is willing to get involved in and drive improvements within our business and operations at BU Gripen.
Your Role
Your key responsibilities will be proactively focusing on the performance of the business within BU Gripen. You will proactively structure and implement processes to successfully meet the demands of contract control for everything from mega deal contracts to both small and medium seized. You will also support the financial reporting of the Business Unit and be a financial focal point at the management team of Program and System Management area within the BU. Focus on the performance of the contracts which includes planning, follow-up, analyzing, and reporting the financials of the contracts.
This includes leading the team of contract controllers in planning, follow-up, analyzing, and reporting the financials of the contracts and support and drive the area towards improvements and continuous learning.
We offer you a challenging and varied position within the Gripen system life-cycle business projects.
You will
Drive and develop the work with monthly reporting, forecasts, and budgets.
Develop working methods to secure appropriate ways of working regarding the financials within the department context.
Drive various improvement initiatives.
Together with your team, be a support to department managers in complex financial matters.
Be a support to and act on behalf of the BU Controller.
Work proactively and contribute to a transparent and inclusive environment.
Lead a team of contract controllers in their day-to-day work.
Provide energy and create commitment within the group, where cooperation and communication are keywords.
You will work in close cooperation with the BU Controller as well as with other controllers in the Finance function and actively contribute to improvements and progress in various financial processes and systems. There will be a possibility to make your mark on the role, together with the BU Controller.
Your Profile
To be successful and thrive in this role, it is important to have integrity, be able to motivate others, and have analytic and pedagogical ability to understand and explain financial conditions. You work in a systematic, visionary manner towards set targets, and your ability to change when needed is high. You have strong analytical skills, combined with a high level of communication skills. You have a track record of driving successful improvement initiatives, and you must be inspired by challenges.
You should be business-oriented and have basic knowledge of project management. Preferably, you are a graduate from a Business School/University with some years of experience. Experience from a project-driven environment is an advantage, and knowledge in Agresso, Mercur, and/or Antura are meritorious.
This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around security protection. For positions requiring security clearance, additional obligations on citizenship may apply.
What You Will Be a Part Of
The Aeronautics business area is an innovative supplier of world-class aircraft systems, advanced aerostructures, and a wide range of support solutions within civil and military aviation. The business area researches, develops, and produces military aviation systems. We are building for the future through research and studies into innovative flight systems and the further development of our products.
By joining Aeronautics, you will be a part of a diverse, collaborative, and supportive organization with an emphasis on professional growth and work-life balance. You will work in an innovative and vibrant workplace while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.
Observe that you can send us your application in either Swedish or English.
Location: Linköping, Sweden
Saab is a company with a strong people-orientation. We offer a friendly work environment where we support and help each other to be at our best. Continuous learning, career & talent development, and employee well-being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities.
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