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We are looking for an experienced R&D Controller for a consultant assignment in a complex and innovation-driven environment. In this role, you will act as a strategic finance partner to R&D leadership and operational teams, supporting business decisions through strong financial analysis, transparency, and performance insights.

You will be responsible for financial steering of the R&D portfolio, including forecasting, scenario planning, cost follow-up, and performance reporting. You will translate operational activities into clear financial impact and provide decision support to senior stakeholders by identifying risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.

The role includes driving improvements in financial processes, governance, reporting structures, KPI definitions, and ways of working. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, R&D, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial flows, assumptions, and reporting logic.

This assignment requires a consultant who can quickly understand complex environments, build trust with stakeholders, and create structure where information is continuously evolving.

Our client is a global technology and manufacturing company operating in an international environment, developing innovative solutions within mobility and engineering. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, the company works across multiple markets and collaborates with leading industry partners.

Scope of employment: Full-time, 100% Type of contract: Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters. Working model: On-site in Gothenburg Start date: 2026-06-29 / as agreed End date: 2026-12-31, with possibility of extension Application deadline: 2026-06-23

In your application: Please ensure that your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications required for the assignment.

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or similar.

• 7+ years of experience within controlling, FP&A, or business partnering in a complex environment.

• Strong skills in financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and performance management.

• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong understanding of financial systems.

• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Meritorious: Experience with R&D controlling, project controlling, SAP, or Power BI.

Personal qualities: Structured, pragmatic, analytical, and confident in driving discussions and creating clarity in complex situations.

• Secure employment with a collective bargaining agreement, insurance coverage and occupational pension

• Wellness allowance and employee discounts and offers via Benifex

• Flex pension and access to Lifeplan pension advisory service

• Additional compensation during parental leave

• Occupational health services

• Long-term assignments and dedicated Consultant Manager support

• Opportunities to build valuable experience, expand your network and grow your future career

We look forward to receiving your application.

We review applications on an ongoing basis. As recruitment processes in the consulting industry can move quickly, the position may be filled before the advertised deadline — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

You do not need to submit a cover letter. Instead, please respond to the screening questions included in the application process.