GROUP BUSINESS CONTROLLER

Group Business Controller at SAS

Do you want to embark on an exciting journey and work with developing Scandinavia’s leading airline? Are you passionate about driving financial performance and ensuring cost-efficient operations? If so, the Group Business Controller role might be the perfect fit for you! As a Group Business Controller, you will play a key role in supporting SAS’s financial agenda and business strategy.

 

Challenges you will work on

In this exciting and dynamic role, you will:

•    Drive and support financial processes including target setting, FP&A/BI development, and financial analysis.
•    Proactively identify, assess, and present key business improvement opportunities.
•    Benchmark, follow up on performance/forecasts, KPIs, and drive change.
•    Manage periodic management reporting, budget, and forecast processes.
•    Support with ad-hoc analysis for business units and centrally for Business Performance Management.
•    Develop presentation materials for peers and executive leadership.
Your ability to combine storytelling in numbers with improving financial transparency will be crucial for success.

The Team

You will join a high-performing and collaborative Business Controller team that works closely with multiple stakeholders across SAS. Our team values precision, proactive thinking, and continuous improvement, and we thrive on creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

To be successful, we believe you have

•    Solid experience in business control, financial planning, and analysis.
•    Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a business controller or similar role; prior experience from management or auditing consulting firms is highly meriting.
•    Experience in stakeholder and process management in a multinational environment.
•    Strong analytical skills and ability to convey financial messages effectively.
•    Relevant M.Sc. degree in economy or finance.
•    Excellent skills in MS Excel (VBA macro knowledge meriting) and MS PowerPoint; experience with MS PowerBI and Anaplan (or similar BI tools) highly desired.
•    Fluency in English and preferably one Scandinavian language.
•    A strong challenging mindset, innovative approach, and self-drive.

Why join SAS

At SAS, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international, fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. Working with us comes with a variety of benefits, including:
•    Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS and other carriers.
•    Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits, including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga.
•    Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals.
•    Work Environment: Our office location in Frösundavik offers a vibrant workspace with a restaurant, café, and easy access to outdoor activities in Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Engage in running, tennis, outdoor gym sessions, kayaking, and stand-up paddling with equipment available free of charge.
•    Convenient Commute: Benefit from a non-stop bus service connecting our office to Solna station and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths.

Our Culture at SAS
We care for each other, delight our travelers, and drive transformation toward sustainable aviation. Join a culture where collaboration, recognition, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Other of Importance

• Deadline for application: 2026-01-11. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR regulations. 
• Position: Fulltime (100%) 
• This position is based in Frösundavik, Solna (Stockholm), and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager. 
• To be eligible for this position you need an EU-work permit. Please note that we ask you to inform us if you currently have a valid EU-work permit.   
• A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security classified. If you, are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process. 
• If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please apply as soon as possible with your CV and a short personal letter. For more information, contact Fredrik Jangendal@sas.se 

Please note that due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, response times may be longer than usual

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