Financial Analyst

Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact – and your part matters.

Your Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated and engaged Financial Analyst to join our Global Business Control Team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a dedicated and collaborative team and the CFO as well as to play an important role in shaping Saab’s financial strategy. You will contribute by leading and supporting initiatives aimed at supporting company targets, while partnering with a broad range of internal stakeholders. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys analytical work, values continuous improvement, and thrives in an environment built on cooperation and shared success.

As a Financial Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:

• Independently identify and drive group initiatives such as profit improvements or capital efficiency improvements
• Ad hoc analysis to support decision makings in General management team and Board
• Developing and maintaining models for strategic and financial analysis and simulation.
• Analyzing financial results, forecasts, and business plans across Saab’s Group, business areas, and market areas.
• Conducting internal and external benchmarking to ensure best practices and informed decision-making.
• Preparing clear and insightful reports and presentations for management and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the monthly closing process, as well as contributing to forecasting and business planning activities.

At Saab, we are dedicated to developing innovative solutions that enhance security, stability, and efficiency worldwide. As part of our team, you’ll be joining a global company where continuous growth and career development are at the forefront. We believe in empowering our teams, and we provide an environment that fosters personal and professional growth, builds strong networks, and supports meaningful career progression.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone with strong analytical and communication as well as the ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations. You combine a solid understanding of accounting principles with a proactive, collaborative approach. You feel comfortable taking initiative, guiding projects, and engaging with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, financial or business controlling or a similar analytical role.
• relevant academic degree in economics, finance, or a related field.
• Experience as a controller in a large corporation or at Saab is considered an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with financial systems is an advantage.
• Fluency in both English and Swedish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset, with the ability to communicate insights in a clear and collaborative way.

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

What you will be part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,100 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here

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Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.