Business Controller – Operations and R&D to Icomera
We are looking for a Business Controller – Operations and R&D to Icomera. Icomera is the world’s leading provider of integrated connectivity solutions for trains, trams, buses, and coaches, serving millions of passengers and tens of thousands of vehicles on a daily basis. The IcoCrew now consist of 300+ employees globally. Icomera is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with main offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland, and Italy. About the roleAre you an experienced Business Controller looking for a business facing role within an international technology company? As a Business Controller – Operations and R&D at Icomera, you will work at the intersection of Finance, Operations and Research & Development, providing financial analysis, reporting and commercial insight that supports strategic decision-making. Icomera develops connectivity solutions and digital services for public transport operators worldwide and is part of Equans. In this role, you will partner closely with Operations, R&D, Product Management, Sales and senior management to monitor business performance, improve profitability and provide reliable financial information across products, projects and long-term customer contracts. You will report directly to the Head of Controlling. We offer a hybrid work model, allowing you to work from locations other than the office for up to two days per week. Key responsibilities:Prepare monthly financial reporting for business units, the R&D organisation and cost centres, including analysis of actual performance against budget, forecast and previous year.Consolidate financial results and prepare management reports covering revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and EBIT.Monitor production related costs and provide financial analysis to support operational performance and profitability.Calculate and maintain standard product costs, analyse product profitability and support pricing decisions across different regions.Support project accounting, project controlling and financial follow-up of customer projects and development activities.Monitor R&D expenditure, Capex and Opex, analyse development investments and contribute to business cases and investment analyses.Support accurate revenue recognition, project accounting and financial reporting for long-term customer contracts.Manage financial processes and system flows in SAP, contribute to system improvements together with Equans and support regional Financial Controllers when required.Work with intercompany transactions, transfer pricing and cost allocation methodologies to ensure accurate financial reporting.Maintain the opportunity cost model supporting sales department to estimate and simulate costs and cash flow for tenders. You will provide financial recommendations that support decisions related to pricing, investments, profitability, budgeting and forecasting while identifying financial risks and opportunities for continuous improvement. About youWe are looking for someone with extensive experience in Business Controlling or Financial Controlling within an international manufacturing, engineering or technology environment. You enjoy working closely with the business and translating financial data into actionable insights. Requirements:A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.At least eight years of experience in Business Controlling, Financial Controlling, Management Accounting or a similar role.Strong experience working with SAP and a solid understanding of financial and operational system flows and/or experience working with large ERP systems.Experience in project accounting, project controlling and project costing.Experience in product costing, standard costing and profitability analysis.Experience managing Capex, Opex and investment analysis.Experience with transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.Experience working in an international and multicultural organisation.Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Experience with Cognos or financial modelling is considered a strong advantage. Who You AreAs a person, you are analytical, structured and business oriented. You build strong relationships across functions and communicate financial information in a clear and constructive way. You enjoy collaborating with stakeholders from different countries and cultures and are comfortable taking ownership and driving initiatives forward. Our offerThis position is based in Gothenburg. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, with specific benefits varying by location in line with local regulations and practices (e.g., vacation days, public holidays, and other entitlements) ApplicationReady to be part of something exciting and make a real difference in the connected future of transport? We’d love to hear from you! In this recruitment process, Icomera is partnering with Jerrie. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment consultant Frida Lindstrand. We review applications on an ongoing basis – so please submit your application as soon as possible (The recruitment will be paused Weeks 28,29,30,31) We will be reviewing applicants ongoing. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and we value a diverse and inclusive work environment. Background checks will be performed at the final stage of the recruitment process. At Jerrie, we work according to a fair and human selection process based on a requirement profile. We do not use AI in our screening or selection process – every application is read and handled by a human. Read about Jerrie’s recruitment process here: https://jerrie.se/rekryteringsprocess
