Business Controller - Battery & Charging

TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation - Let´s make a difference together. Find out more: www.traton.com

Our values - customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste - are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Summary

Are you passionate about combining finance, technology, and business to shape the future of sustainable transport? We are looking for an experienced Business Controller who wants to play a key role in supporting Battery & Charging within TRATON R&D.

In this role, you will act as a trusted Business Partner to R&D leaders, providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making and contribute to the successful development of future battery and charging solutions.

Research & Development is currently undergoing major changes in ways of working, systems, and roles - and Controlling is evolving accordingly. Operating in a global context, Controlling plays an important role as a Business partner. You will actively contribute to designing and implementing the future financial management model.

Job Responsibilities

The position includes a variety of ongoing responsibilities within finance and Controlling, such as:

• Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

• Support decision-making through financial analysis, business cases, and scenario assessments.

• KPI follow-up, reporting, and presentations.

• Contribute to the development of future Controlling processes, methods, and tools across TRATON R&D.

You will report to the Head of R&D Controlling Battery & Charging and serve as a trusted Business Partner to R&D leaders, contributing to strategic decision-making, financial steering, and business performance as an active member of global management teams.

You will work across networks and leadership teams and maintain regular contact with TRATON R&D and other Controlling functions.

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you have:

• Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Business Controlling

• An interest in electrification, battery technologies, and the transformation of the commercial vehicle industry, with a desire to contribute to TRATON's sustainable transport solutions.

• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and drive business performance in a structured and analytical way.

• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and management teams in a complex and international environment.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence decisions across both finance and operational functions.

• Excellent analytical and digital capabilities, including advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP is considered a strong advantage.

• High integrity, curiosity, and an interest in understanding products, technology, operations, and the key business drivers behind successful R&D organizations.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to create value through teamwork, networking, and cross-functional cooperation.

• Professional fluency in English is required; fluency in Swedish is beneficial.

This Is Us

The core team consists of two Business Controllers and the manager. We work closely together and support the Battery & Charging organization throughout strategic and operational decision-making. As part of the team, you will interact daily with engineering leaders, project managers, and finance colleagues across TRATON R&D, giving you a broad network and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Within TRATON Group R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry.

TRATON Offers

We offer a dynamic and engaging workplace where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. You will be part of a strong team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and close cooperation across functions.

With a structured development plan and a wide range of training opportunities, TRATON Group R&D supports your professional growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include access to our health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance, bonus, flexible working hours, and company car leasing. We also arrange events for employees and their families, and for those living in Stockholm, convenient commuting is supported through direct Scania Job express buses to Södertälje.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV (in English) and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2026-09-01. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Martin Leinestrand, Head of R&D Controlling Battery & Charging, martin.leinestrand@scania.com.

We look forward to your application!

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level 6

Requisition ID: 31325

Number of Openings: 1.0

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Country/Region: SE

Location(s):
Södertälje, SE, 151 38

Required Travel: 0-25%

Workplace: On-site