Director of Finance Rock Tools Division

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Do you thrive when financial leadership directly shapes strategic direction, performance and execution in a global business environment? In this position, finance is a true business partner - driving clarity, control and confident decision‑making across business area Mining and Division Rock Tools.

Why Sandvik?

Sandvik offers the opportunity to lead finance where it truly matters - close to the business, with real impact on performance, people and long‑term value creation.

A senior leadership role with strong strategic influence

A global sales and operations context with regional and international footprint

The chance to shape performance, processes and capabilities across a matrix organization

About the job

You're an experienced financial that leads the process of financially defining, executing and delivering on the financial ambitions for Division Rock Tools. As a key member of the management team, you act as a strategic financial partner to the division leadership. You lead the finance organization in a global matrix setup, ensuring strong execution, transparency and confidence in financial decision‑making while contributing to the division's strategic direction.

Job responsibilities

In this role, you drive financial leadership with a clear business focus:

Own end‑to‑end financial management, governance and compliance for the division

Create strong visibility and control of product cost drivers and variances, enabling clear ownership of COGS and stock valuation

Strengthen business controlling to support fact‑based, business value‑driven decisions across the organization

Provide relevant financial tools and insights that enable leaders at all levels to take the right business decisions

Drive Performance Excellence by linking financial outcomes to operational and strategic priorities

Actively contribute to M&A activities, investments and major change initiatives

Play a key role in the continuous improvement, stability and business value of the ERP landscape, with a strong focus on SAP, core financial processes, proper automated Internal Controls & Compliance

Lead, develop and engage a global finance community in a complex matrix organization

Partner closely with stakeholders across Sandvik to ensure alignment, transparency and trust primarily with Mining Business Area Financial team

Location and flexibility

The location for this role is in Sandviken, Sweden. This is also where the rest of the division management team is located. Global travel is part of the assignment.

Your profile

You bring extensive experience from senior finance roles with strategic responsibility, ideally from the manufacturing industry. Business controlling is a natural part of your toolkit, and you're comfortable operating in a global or regional organization with an international footprint and matrix structure. You're fluent in English, verbally and in writing.

Your background includes:

Strong financial expertise, including business controlling, with clear ownership of COGS and stock valuation

SAP experience-bringing better visibility and stability to SAP and core financial processes

Experience from the manufacturing industry in a global or regional business with a broad operational footprint

Proven ability to lead in a complex matrix organization, managing stakeholders across functions and geographies

Leadership roles in complex, performance‑driven environments

Acting as a strategic partner to senior business leaders

Strategic thinking comes naturally, and you turn direction into clear priorities and decisions. Through coaching and empowerment, you help teams perform and grow in a global matrix. Complex finance and operations are made actionable through clear storytelling that leaders can act on. Strong partnering and stakeholder management then turns alignment into momentum - built on trust, transparency and smart trade-offs.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we're tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, james.crilley@sandvik.com

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Hiring Manager

Maria Hugosson, President of Rock Tools Division

Union contacts - Sweden

Mikael Hedman, Unionen, +46 (0)70 614 89 00

Erik Kjerf, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70 616 36 72

Olle Hansson, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 650 57 43

How to apply

Please send us your application no later than May 31st, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don't accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0092353.

Our recruitment process is open and fair - we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at

hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.

Business area Mining is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 63 billion with about 18,400 employees.