Business Controller - Solar & Batteries
Vattenfall
Company Overview
Vattenfall AB
Stockholm, Sweden
1909
Approximately 21,000 employees across Europe (source: group.vattenfall.com). Revenue of €16.5 billion in FY 2023 (source: energydigital.com).
What They Do
Vattenfall is a leading European energy company focused on renewable energy production and distribution. The company has a rich history that began with hydroelectric power and has evolved to include a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including offshore and onshore wind, nuclear power, and heat networks. Vattenfall operates approximately 139,000 km of power lines in Sweden, serving around 900,000 customers, and is recognized as the second largest energy company in Sweden and the largest offshore wind operator in Denmark (source: group.vattenfall.com). Their commitment to fossil-free electricity and heat production is evident in their ongoing projects and strategic focus on transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Projects & Track Record
Vattenfall has a notable track record of significant projects, including the historic Olidan hydroelectric plant in Trollhättan, which was Sweden's largest by the early 1900s, and the Porjus Power Plant, operational since 1915. In recent years, they have expanded their offshore wind capabilities with projects like Horns Rev 1 and 3 in Denmark, and the Vesterhav North and South farms, which opened in autumn 2024. Additionally, Vattenfall has developed nine hydro power plants in Finland and has been involved in 13 wind and battery storage projects in the UK since 2008, showcasing their commitment to renewable energy across multiple regions (source: history.vattenfall.com). Their ongoing projects include the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in Denmark and the Korsnäs offshore wind farm in Finland, which supports carbon neutrality goals by 2035.
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Vattenfall has celebrated its 115th anniversary, emphasizing its commitment to fossil-free energy and announcing plans to phase out coal by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 under the leadership of CEO Anna Borg. The company has also successfully opened the Vesterhav North and South offshore wind farms in Denmark in autumn 2024, marking a significant milestone in their renewable energy initiatives (source: group.vattenfall.com). While no specific new contracts or acquisitions were reported for 2023-2024, Vattenfall continues to focus on its operational milestones and ongoing developments in offshore wind energy.
Working There
Vattenfall offers a variety of roles across its operations, including energy production in hydro, wind, and nuclear sectors, as well as grid operations and retail services. The company employs approximately 500 staff in Denmark and the UK, focusing on offshore wind and heat networks, and has active hiring in locations such as Solna (Sweden HQ), Kolding (Denmark HQ), and various cities in the UK and Finland (source: group.vattenfall.com). The company culture is characterized by long-term state ownership, fostering stability and collaboration, particularly through historic Nordic power coordination efforts that date back to its founding in 1909. This culture supports Vattenfall's adaptation to energy transitions and its commitment to promoting fossil-free energy solutions.
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Job Description
Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall's Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities like PV/Solar. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. In addition, we have a clear strategy to develop our Solar operations further.
The purpose of Business Unit (BU) Controlling is to provide the Director of Controlling and Commercials Solar & Batteries (SoBa) and the BU SoBa Management Team with insights in BU SoBa performance to drive excellent business decisions for BU SoBa product lines and legal entities.
We are now looking for a Business Controller to strengthen our controlling team on a temporary, full-time basis - please note that this position is limited until 30.06.2028.
In this role, you will act as a finance business partner for project developers and asset managers, ensuring transparency, financial control, and quality decision-making across the project lifecycle. You will also be responsible for supporting the business with financial insights and analysis in a range of areas: from reporting actuals and forecasting long-term spend, to analysing cost and performance drivers.
Your responsibilities
- Act as financial business partner for a dedicated solar development subsidiary, facilitate close alignment between the subsidiary and Vattenfall internal stakeholders
- Facilitate and coordinate the financial handover process of projects from the development entity to Vattenfall internal teams
- Provide controlling support for projects in the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) phase
- Prepare and analyse budgets, forecasts, and actuals, including variance and risk analysis
- Ensure financial governance and compliance with internal standards and IFRS requirements
- Contribute to management reporting, including dashboards, insights, and ad-hoc analyses
- Drive process improvements and automation in controlling and reporting
Qualifications
Your profile
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or comparable
- Several years of experience in business / project controlling, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or project-based environments
- Confident working with SAP (S/4 HANA) and Microsoft tools (Excel, Power BI; automation skills are a plus)
- Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and a structured working style
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial topics to non-financial stakeholders
- Fluency in German and English
Our offer
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.
More Information
We welcome your application in English, no later than May 17, 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
For more information about the position you are welcome to contact our Head of Business Control Jing Shen via email: [email protected]
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke via email: [email protected]
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.
The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, Validata.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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About the role
May 6, 2026
Full time
Company
- Hamburg, Germany
- Berlin, Germany
Several years of experience in business/project controlling
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