Finance Business Partner - Business Area Paperboard

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Commercial and Business Unit Controlling team.

 
The Finance Business Partner will play a crucial role in contributing to the financial performance of the business area Paperboard (Europe) and its various functions. Key focus areas are but not limited to; financial planning and analysis, periodic closings, reporting and financial insight generation to supporting decision-making that drives growth and profitability improvements. Billerud operates in a matrix structure and this role reports to the Senior Director Commercial Finance and Business Unit Controlling Europe.

 
Your main tasks will be: 

• Proactively plan, lead, develop and drive a business enabling agenda focused on increasing growth and profitability in line with strategy and financial targets. 
• Lead consolidation and drive performance analysis of the Business Area.
• Produce, present and communicate monthly/quarterly/annual performance follow-up and analysis (incl. QBR and MBR in required forums in adherence to financial formats and calendars).
• Interpret, explain and drive financial performance and awareness across the business area
• Support, challenge and proactively highlight possibilities to maximize value creation.
• Act as a financial role model who leads by example and fosters an inclusive and performance-oriented “can do” culture across Business Area Paper and the wider finance community.
• Finance process ownership for the Business Area including deployment of Group common Business Control processes such as long-term Financial planning, business planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Closely cooperate with Accounting and Reporting teams (Group, EU and BFS) to ensure adequate feed of management reporting to correctly reflect business performance. 

   

The role reports to the Senior Director Commercial Finance and Business Unit Controlling Europe and is based in Solna, Stockholm.

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. To succeed in this position, we believe you have:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent relevant area.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a business controller, Finance Business Partner or equivalent relevant area.
• Excellent skills in Excel (VBA is a plus), PowerPoint and preferably Power BI.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in Swedish and English.

Experience from the process or manufacturing industry is highly valued, as well as familiarity with the consolidation system Cognos or similar systems.

For us, personality is very important! Above all we believe you are a true team player and a strong self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You’re highly result-oriented with well-developed collaborative and cross functional skills.

We believe that our business could always improve, and we therefor believe that you have an eye for detail and ability to interpret complex data into meaningful business insights that drive decision making. But most importantly, we believe you have the willingness to learn and a continuous improvement mindset!

 
Our values are very important for us and we believe that you recognize yourself in: Place customer in center, dare to innovate, lead the change and care for each other.  

If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Daniel Hilli[A1] , Senior Director Finance Commercial and Business Unit Controlling, at daniel.hilli@billerud.com. If you would like to know more about the recruitment process, please contact Karin Blidberg, Human Resources Business Partner, e-mail: karin.blidberg@billerud.com.

We decline suggestions from external recruitment partners.

Welcome with your application no later than 2024-10-18 Rolling selection may occur in this process.

 
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. 
 

Why us?  

• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future 
• Development and career opportunities 
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy. 
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.  

Our recruitment process will include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, alcohol- & drug test as well as background checks.