Head of Logistic Controlling

Your leadership will make a difference. 
At Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class leaders who bring out the best in our people. If you want to be part of leading and inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience and make people’s lives less complicated, then we have the job for you.

What you’ll do
At Volvo Cars, you will be a part of the Finance team within the performance steering area. You will be part of a global team that drives business performance in order to realize the strategic objectives. You act in cooperation with colleagues in business units world-wide, you and your team provide financial expertise and guidance. At finance, you can push your own professional skills and drive change. 

We are looking for a new team member to the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Finance team within Volvo Cars, as Head of Logistic Controlling.

As Head of Logistic Controlling, you will, together with your operational counterparts, drive and steer the organization towards the delivery of our financial targets. You are responsible for the financial steering related to freight cost of direct material as well as the outbound transportation cost of our cars and parts, including customs (global trade). 

In the role, you will steer and challenge the operation towards fulfilment of financial targets as well as drive operational efficiency. You are an active member of the management team for logistics as well as the Manufacturing & supply chain finance management team. The finance team is global, and you will be working across both the global operational function as well as across our global finance teams and our group companies. 

You are also a leader and manager for a team of global controllers, with the responsibility to develop people and teams. You will drive efficiency in our financial processes and optimize the operational steering. Digitalization is high on your agenda, every day.    

What you’ll bring
We are looking for an ambitious person with a strong drive to succeed and make a change. To be successful in this role you need to have a strategic mind-set and the ability to use facts together with business acumen to drive decisions towards business targets. 

You are externally orientated & curious and are able to provide insights on underlying drivers for the business. You will get involved in new business initiatives at an early stage to drive the financial agenda and to derive the business rational. You are curious and willing to improve our technical skillset to unlock efficiencies as well as to bring new insights. 

Previous experience from supply chain logistics and digitization are very positive, and extensive experience from finance and controlling is a must. You show a high level of integrity together with a positive attitude and the willingness to change. You are people orientated and you are able cooperate cross functionally. You are comfortable communicating complex data in English. 

Want to know more? We hope so 
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link, we want your application at the latest 6th of October. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Sara Carlzon at sara.carlzon@volvocars.com . For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the Recruiter at anita.noordzij@volvocars.com.

Volvo Cars - Driving change together 
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. 
 
For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You’ll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that’s made us one of the world’s most awarded and progressive employers. 
 

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