Business Developer

We are looking for an experienced Business Developer - Controlling to strengthen a Business Development and Strategy team within an R&D organization.The role combines finance and controlling expertise with business development and strategic project management. You will work across organizational boundaries to improve financial governance, planning, and decision-making, while also driving strategic initiatives that contribute to how the R&D organization operates. ResponsibilitiesClarify and develop financial interfaces, roles, and responsibilities between R&D, group-level R&D, and other relevant organizational units.Drive strategic finance and controlling projects within R&D.Improve financial planning, reporting, and follow-up processes.Drive prioritization of R&D investments together with commercial stakeholders.Develop financial governance, management processes, and internal controls.Analyze financial data to identify key drivers, improve data quality, and increase transparency around financial performance.Identify and develop digital and AI-based solutions to improve financial processes and decision-making.Coordinate financial activities related to externally funded R&D projects, where applicable. EducationMust HaveBachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following fields:Business AdministrationFinanceIndustrial Engineering and ManagementEngineeringEconomics ExperienceMust HaveAt least 5 years of experience in project management and finance/controlling.Experience in finance, controlling, or financial business development.Strong skills in financial analysis and accounting.Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional initiatives.Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization and analytics tools. Nice to HaveExperience in finance, controlling, or financial business development within R&D, engineering, or another complex industrial environment.Experience with external funding, including EU or national funding, financial reporting, funding regulations, or audit processes.Knowledge of the organization's or group-level financial processes. LanguageMust HaveExcellent English communication skills. Nice to HaveSwedishGermanPortuguese Personal and Soft SkillsStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.Self-driven and solution-oriented.Strategic perspective combined with a hands-on approach.Ability to work independently in a complex environment.Ability to see both the bigger picture and relevant details.Comfortable working across organizational boundaries.Ability to create structure and turn complex issues into concrete actions and improvements.Interest in digitalization and practical applications of AI in financial processes. Team and Working EnvironmentPart of a Business Development and Strategy team within an R&D organization.The team works with functional strategies and ways of working.Supports and challenges R&D management on strategic and cross-functional questions.The role involves collaboration with stakeholders across the organization and its wider group. Assignment DetailsLocation: Södertälje, SwedenWorking model: On-site, 5 days per weekAvailability: Selected candidate should be available as soon as possibleInterview Process1st interview with the Hiring Manager1 additional interview