Business Controller (m/f/d)

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

Saab Deutschland GmbH operates at five locations (Berlin, Wilhelmshaven, Bremen, Nuremberg and Mülheim-Kärlich) in the areas of 'Electronic Warfare (EW), Land Systems and Naval Systems'. Here in Germany, the limits of technology are constantly being pushed forward with the aim of creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We are looking for a business-minded, experienced and driven Business Controller, for a permanent full-time position within our Finance Department in Nuremberg.

• As a Business Controller at Saab Deutschland, you will play a key role and work with overall financial planning and reporting. Your goal is to generate a measurable positive business impact, drive the financial planning process and provide early indicators and financial analysis to senior management. You will act as a sparring partner for management, challenging assumptions and supporting strategic decisions.
• Your main responsibilities are:
• Coordinate and manage the monthly closing, forecast and budget process on cost center level, ensuring quality, timeliness and compliance with Saab standards
• monthly reporting
• Forecast and budget reporting on cost center level and proactively suggest improvement measures
• Perform in‑depth financial analysis for actuals, forecast and budget, incl. margin, cost and capital efficiency analyses
• Conduct ad‑hoc analysis to support management decisions and strategic initiatives
• Driving efficiency initiatives (capital efficiency, margin improvement, cost optimizations) together with the business

• We believe you possess strong business acumen and strategic awareness, complemented by extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting and reporting. You bring several years of professional experience in business controlling and are used to interacting with senior stakeholders and taking ownership for your area.
• Degree in business administration, finance, controlling or a related field
• Several years of experience in business control/controlling, ideally in an international environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, high attention to detail and a solution‑oriented mindset
• You value honesty, integrity and fairness and build strong relationships within and across functions
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken, enabling you to communicate effectively with stakeholders at different levels