Finance Graduate Program 2026 - Business Controller within R&D

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.The Finance Graduate ProgramIf you are up for the challenge of developing our future Finance function and want to be a part of the innovative world of Volvo Group, this is the graduate program for you! During 12 intense months, you will get an end-to-end perspective of our Finance functions and how we co-drive the business, both from a local as well as from a Volvo Group perspective. From day one, you will have a permanent role in one of our organizations, where you will play an active role in daily deliveries. In parallel, you will participate in a number of common training weeks with the other Finance graduates throughout the year, do various job rotations to increase your insights of the Volvo Group and last but not least you will grow as a person. Your professional and personal growth will be supported through individual and team development sessions, mentoring, coaching and feedback.You will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business, which will help you get a holistic view and build your future career within the Volvo Group.  Besides your manager, who will guide and support you in your daily job, you will have a supportive network of peer graduates, colleagues across the globe and senior leaders to help you excel. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you!Our Organization - Group Trucks TechnologyGroup Trucks Technology is the main R&D organization within Volvo Group, responsible for all technology in the three truck brands Volvo, Renault and Mack as well as for platform solutions used in Volvo Construction Equipment, Buses and Penta. This is where it happens, the product development that will take Volvo Group to 100% fossil free vehicles in 2040!We have around 11.000 brilliant engineers around the globe. Around half of these work in Gothenburg, making us the largest R&D entity in Sweden! Our direction is clear, we are determined to develop sustainable and innovative technologies for the future, allowing Volvo Group to provide the most desired and successful transport solutions in the world. It is exciting times, with rapid innovation and major technology shifts!Your Future TeamYou are part of Controlling & Product Finance and will be a member of one of the controlling teams that serve as business partners to the various Engineering functions. Your role involves providing tailored business analysis and financial guidance to optimize the performance of the functions and R&D portfolios. Globally, we have around 200 colleagues working with finance-related topics such as business controllers, product finance engineers, cost engineers and finance project managers. Around 100 of them are based in Gothenburg. It's a fantastic environment for personal growth, surrounded by supportive and skilled colleagues who are great to learn from and have fun with!How You Will Make An ImpactYou will work with financial reporting and analysis for your engineering function, both from a project and from a department perspective. With an open and positive attitude, you drive to improve! Your ability to communicate and to work with people on different levels in the organization is essential.Your Focus Will Be To Support and challenge R&D projects in making cost estimates and analysis in front of business decisions Provide expense rolling forecasts Secure month end closing deliveries Managing internal invoicing, accruals, and other transactional activities related to projects Work with continuous improvements, secure continued digitalization Conducting ad hoc financial analysis Be an active member of the global Controlling & Product Finance teamWho are you?We are looking for the next generation of finance professionals; curious, ambitious and collaborative individuals who are passionate about their craft and eager to grow. As part of our journey toward increased digitalization and automation, we welcome forward-thinking team players with a strong analytical mindset and a talent for interpreting and communicating data in meaningful ways.Your adaptability, willingness to learn, and inclusive approach will be key to driving transformation in our finance organization. You thrive in a supportive, purpose-driven environment and are excited by the opportunity to make a real impact, together with your colleagues.Required Knowledge/experience You have a BSc or MSc degree in Finance, Business, Industrial Engineering, or similar fields. In this truly global program communication will be in English, hence you need to be fluent in both speaking and writing in English A maximum of two years of previous full-time working experience prior to or after graduation. Work during studies is not included. A valid work or study permit for the country to which you apply (if not a citizen).What’s in it for you?BenefitsOur Finance Graduate Program begins in September 2026, and you will be offered a permanent position at Volvo Group. As a graduate, you will be part of a collaborative environment where learning and growth are at the heart of everything we do. These are some of the benefits of joining our program:An exciting and global working environment with experienced and supportive colleagues Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad during your first yearA competitive salary and a permanent position from day oneA variety of workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career Endless opportunities to shape your own career within the Volvo GroupReady for the next move?The journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent as soon as you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by login into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps in December.Location:  Gothenburg, Sweden. Last application date: 23rd of November 2025Curious, and have some questions? Feel free to contact us Manager: Ulf Honsberg, Vice President GTT Vehicle Technology Business Control, ulf.honsberg@volvo.comPeople & Culture: Malin Karlsson, malin.karlsson@volvo.comWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.Who We Are And What We Believe InWe are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.