Business Controller

We are looking for a driven and business-oriented Business Controller to join our finance team at BabyBjörn. This position is based in our Sundbyberg office and reports to the Global CFO. As a Business Controller, you will play a key role in supporting our continued growth and success at group level. You will work closely with colleagues across our international organization to provide business insights, support strategic initiatives, and help optimize our multichannel operations.At BabyBjörn, you will be part of a company with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on families worldwide, and we are committed to sustainability and innovation. We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.The ideal candidate should have a robust understanding of the dynamics of various business models and play a vital role in fostering a business-oriented mindset within the organization. This role requires ability to identify and develop tools to analyse profitability drivers in both D2C and B2B contexts. Experience in establishing reporting structures and a solid business case approach is essential. Additionally, the candidate must be capable of working independently to implement these processes effectively, contributing to the overall success and growth of BabyBjörn.Key Responsibilities:Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead and develop the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Provide accurate and timely financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Develop and implement action plans to address financial challenges.Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, product development/assortment, and operations, to provide financial insights and support business initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor to senior management.Reporting: Prepare, automate, and present comprehensive financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics.Cost Management: Oversee cost control initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and optimizing profitability.Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.Development of Business Tools: Create and implement tools to understand and analyse profitability drivers in both D2C and B2B contexts, supporting strategic business decisions.Segment Reporting: Establish and refine segment reporting structures to provide clear insights into the dynamics of different business areas and support strategic planning.Margin and Assortment Analysis: Analyse sales and margin on product level to understand and optimise impact from changes in product mix, prices, product cost etc. Profile Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.Several years of experience in business control, preferably from a premium brand or retail environment.Proficiency in financial and business intelligence systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools).Experience from working in an international group with multiple subsidiaries.Experience with multichannel retail operations is highly desirable.Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and cultures.Fluency in English (Swedish is a plus).Personal Characteristics:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to details.Curious with a strong drive to identify areas of improvement and apply new ways of working including AI.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.Commercially minded, with a solid understanding of business drivers.Team-oriented and able to build relationships at all levels of the organization.We are looking forward to receiving your application!Application reviews and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so send your application as soon as possible, but no later than November 28, 2025. Please send your application via Easy Apply on LinkedIn.If you have any questions about this position, please contact CFO Johanna Palm at johanna.palm@babybjorn.com or Global HR Director, Eva Andersson at eva.andersson@babybjorn.com. BabyBjörn AB is a Swedish, family-owned company that has around 190 employees within its Groups and develops, markets, and distributes children´s products, primarily for the age group 0-3 years. The company was founded in 1961, and since then more than 50 million children have been carried in our baby carriers. We have a turnover today of more than SEK 1 billion, and 95% of our sales are exports to more than fifty countries. As we exist for all types of families, no matter their structure, lifestyle, or identity, we strive for this to be reflected in our organization as well. More information is available at www.babybjorn.comImportant information when applying to BabyBjörn AB:By applying, you consent to BabyBjörn AB storing and potentially using your personal data for recruitment purposes for a period of 24 months following the date on which the data was obtained. Your personal data will not be processed for any purpose other than that previously stated, and your data will not be transferred to a third party. For more information about where and for how long we process your personal data, as well as more information about your rights regarding erasure and data portability, please contact us at mydata@babybjorn.com.