Head of Contract Control Business Unit Gripen

Linköping, Östergötlands Län, Sweden

Head of Contract Control Business Unit Gripen page is loaded Head of Contract Control Business Unit Gripen Apply locations Linköping - Bröderna Ugglas Gata time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ_23974 We are looking for a business minded, enthusiastic leader, with strong analytical and communicational 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. Also support the financial reporting of the Business Unit as well as being 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

Leading a team of contract controllers in their day-to-day work

Provide energy and create commitment within the group, where co-operation and communication are key words

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 in making your own 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 to 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 communicational 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. Preferable, 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/of 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. Read more about us here

By joining Aeronautics, you will be a part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive organisation 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

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