Interim Business Controller - 20406
Veritaz AB · Stockholm · 6 månader – upp till 12 månader · Deadline 2026-11-25
Veritaz AB seeks an **Interim Business Controller** for a consulting assignment with a client in the banking and financial services sector in Stockholm. Combining duties across business controlling and financial controlling, the role focuses on financial follow-up, cost control, variance analysis, and quality-assuring financial outcomes. Working closely with both business operations and the accounting function, the position involves identifying the drivers behind performance deviations, supporting overall financial governance and planning, and actively streamlining financial processes while balancing operational tasks with complex analysis. Candidates must be experienced business controllers with proven analytical skills and expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance follow-up. Decisive qualifications include competence in **variance analysis and cost control**, alongside experience in **process improvement within finance operations**. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to translate complex financial figures into actionable insights for diverse business stakeholders.
Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Job Overview
Role Summary
An experienced and analytical Business Controller is required for an interim consulting assignment with an organisation in the banking and financial services sector in Stockholm. The role has a central function in financial follow-up, analysis and cost control, combining responsibilities across Business Controlling and Financial Controlling.
You will work closely with the business to understand the drivers behind financial performance, support sound financial governance, and contribute to improving existing processes and ways of working. The assignment offers a combination of qualified analytical work and operational recurring activities in an environment focused on efficiency and cost management.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and quality-assure financial results.
- Perform financial follow-up, variance analysis and cost control.
- Investigate the underlying drivers of financial outcomes and identify explanations for deviations.
- Support financial governance, planning and performance monitoring across the business.
- Translate financial analyses into relevant conclusions and discussions for business stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Business Control team and accounting function.
- Contribute to the development, streamlining and improvement of financial processes and working methods.
- Balance complex analytical assignments with recurring operational controlling activities.
Technical Stack & Requirements
- Business Controlling and Financial Controlling.
- Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting and Financial Forecasting.
- Budgeting and Cost Control.
- Variance Analysis and financial performance follow-up.
- Process Improvement within finance and controlling operations.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate is an experienced Business Controller with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to understand relationships behind financial results. You should be comfortable identifying deviations, investigating their causes, and presenting actionable conclusions to relevant stakeholders. Experience of working closely with both business operations and accounting teams is valuable. The role requires a practical, solution-oriented approach and the ability to manage a varied workload that combines in-depth analysis with recurring finance activities.