Senior Project Controller to SSAB in Oxelösund

These groundbreaking projects are at the heart of SSAB’s mission to develop the world’s first fossil-free steel production, with a firm commitment to achieving near-total fossil-free operations by 2030. As a Senior Project Controller, you will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of these high-profile initiatives, ensuring their successful execution, and serving as the primary financial liaison to project managers.

Joining SSAB means becoming an essential part of an innovative team driving the green transformation of the steel industry. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on one of the most exciting and ambitious sustainability efforts in the world.

Main tasks and responsibilities as Senior Project Controller:

• Lead the reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis of the EAF conversion program and other large strategic projects.
• Manage monthly closing activities, including Capex reporting, cost accruals, and invoice approvals for the EAF conversion project
• Define and validate project controlling structures, including the Cost and Work Breakdown Structures (CBS & WBS) for the EAF conversion program to provide meaningful insights into project performance and financial risks.
• Serve as the go-to expert on financial matters such as bank guarantees, insurance, and FX hedging in large strategic projects.
• Establish reporting and process practices for managing contingencies, savings, and risks within large strategic projects. 

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Industrial Engineering, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Project Controller, preferably within large infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Familiarity with BI systems like Power BI & Hypergene Eos and accounting systems like SAP is a strong advantage.
• Ability to consolidate large amounts of data and make it understandable to management and other team members.

Personal Characteristics

The role requires a demonstrated commitment to integrity, transparency, and safety in all aspects of work. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a results-driven mindset, capable of prioritizing tasks, taking decisive action, and consistently achieving set goals. Adaptability and open-mindedness are key, as the position requires someone who is eager to learn, grow, and adjust to changing circumstances. Additionally, Fluency in English is a requirement, fluency in Swedish is preferrable.

Location

About SSAB

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond. For more information, please visit www.ssab.com/sv-se.

Application

In this recruitment process, SSAB is collaborating with Meritmind. For more information, you are welcome to contact Anette Wickholm 070-712 9808 or Martin Nyström 070-166 08 11.
Interviews and selection will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Ensure that your name and contact details are included in your CV. You only need to attach your CV. You can apply for this position as long as the advertisement is available on our website.

Meritmind works based on competence to promote an objective and non-discriminatory recruitment process. This means that, among other things, you will be required to complete psychological tests if you proceed to the interview stage of this process, and you do not need to submit a cover letter. A background check is also conducted for most appointments.

Your application should not include personal information regarding marital status, family situation/children, ethnic origin, age, political views, religious or philosophical beliefs, union membership, health, or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application.