Business Controller
SSC Space AB · Solna · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-15
SSC Space is recruiting a full-time, permanent **Business Controller** for its Orbital Launch & Rocket Test (OLRT) business area, based at the company's office in **Solna or Kiruna**. Acting as a financial business partner to the Head of OLRT and the leadership team, the role combines hands-on controlling with strategic guidance. Responsibilities include leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting, alongside monitoring project performance and assessing risks with project managers. The position also entails creating financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases for investments and new initiatives under uncertain conditions, as well as refining financial processes and tools in collaboration with group-level finance teams. Applicants must hold a **university degree in finance, accounting or a related field** alongside extensive experience in business controlling or similar finance roles, preferably with around ten years in an international environment. Essential qualifications include experience in a project-based organization—preferably within a larger company—covering project reporting and financial follow-up, solid commercial judgement, and strong skills in Excel and Power BI for handling large datasets. Selected candidates must undergo a background check and security screening, with potential citizenship requirements.
Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation), the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.
With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, spacecraft consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, and much more.
SSC Space also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.
Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?
If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as our Business Controller within one of our business areas. We are looking for someone who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.
As a Business Controller within Orbital Launch & Rocket Test (OLRT), you will work closely with the Head of OLRT and the leadership team to turn financial analysis into business decisions. Combining hands-on controlling with business partnering, you will evaluate new initiatives, challenge assumptions and help shape a developing business within space launch and rocket testing.
REQUIREMENTS
- A university degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
- Extensive experience in business controlling or similar finance roles, preferably with around ten years of relevant experience in an international environment.
- Experience in a project-based organization, preferably within a larger company, including project reporting and financial follow-up.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to model financial outcomes, explain variances and translate findings into practical recommendations.
- Strong practical skills in Excel and Power BI, with confidence in handling and analyzing large datasets.
- Commercial judgement and experience assessing profitability, costs and alternative courses of action.
- Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial matters to colleagues outside finance and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
- A proactive approach, curiosity about the business and experience improving financial processes and ways of working.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and reporting for OLRT, providing reliable information and clear analysis to support decisions.
- Work closely with the Head of OLRT and the leadership team as a financial business partner and trusted financial advisor.
- Analyze financial performance, identify the drivers behind variances, and recommend actions to improve profitability.
- Monitor project financial performance and work with project managers to identify risks, understand deviations and support corrective actions.
- Develop financial models, scenario analyses and business cases to assess new initiatives and investments under uncertain conditions.
- Evaluate cost alternatives and business opportunities, balancing financial outcomes with operational needs and risks.
- Present financial insights and recommendations in a clear, accessible way to stakeholders across the business.
- Develop and improve financial processes, reporting and analytical tools in collaboration with Group Accounting and Group Business Control.
BENEFITS
We offer you
- A unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects and play an active role in both the Swedish and international space industry.
- An excellent opportunity for personal and career development.
- An exciting, international workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world.
Additional benefits
- In addition to vacation and traditional public holidays, we offer extra paid leave throughout the year, such as time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day, amounting to 6-11 extra days depending on the calendar.
- Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year.
- Health benefits such as voluntary health insurance and regular health checks for eligible employees.
- Access to a benefit bike through a tax-efficient leasing program.
- Support for employee-driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams.
- Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance.
LOCATION
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna or Kiruna.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives:
Sveriges Ingenjörer: SverigesIngenjorer-AF@sscspace.com
Unionen: unionen@sscspace.com
NEXT STEP
If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible! We review applications continuously and will conduct interviews throughout the process.
When applying, please include your CV. While you are welcome to include a brief personal note or letter, our evaluation will primarily focus on your skills and qualifications as outlined in your CV, ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
As part of our recruitment process, all candidates selected for employment undergo a background check and security screening. Citizenship requirements may apply depending on the role.
WE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE
SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.
With local presence on all continents and about 800 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.
We help Earth benefit from Space. Learn more at sscspace.com