Vattenfall

Business Controller

Join Vattenfall as a Business Controller in Amsterdam, Berlin, or Stockholm. Drive financial reporting and forecasting for the E-Mobility unit, supporting senior management with strategic insights. Enjoy a dynamic international environment and strong career development opportunities.
Vattenfall
Vattenfall
Flexible Full time UTC+01:00 – UTC+02:00

Vattenfall

Company Overview

Name

Vattenfall AB

Headquarters

Stockholm, Sweden

Founded

1909

Size

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

Are you an experienced finance professional who can turn complex financial data into strategic insights? Do you thrive in a role where you oversee the bigger picture, steer reporting processes, and support senior management with decision-making?

We are looking for a Business Controller to join the Business Control team within Vattenfall's rapidly growing E-Mobility Business Unit.

In this central controlling role, you will be responsible for providing insights into the overall financial performance of the Business Unit. You will act as a key partner to senior management, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and performance steering across multiple countries and business areas.

Working closely with Business Control colleagues, Finance teams, and senior stakeholders, you will help translate financial results into actionable insights that support the continued growth and development of Vattenfall's E-Mobility business.

What will you do?

As Senior Business Controller, you will play a key role in steering the overall financial performance of the E-Mobility Business Unit and ensuring a reliable and efficient reporting framework.

You will:

  • Coordinate and steer the monthly performance reporting cycle for the overall Business Unit.
  • Consolidate financial results across countries, functions, and business areas into clear management reporting.
  • Deliver insights and analyses on business performance, key value drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Lead forecasting activities and translate business developments into reliable financial outlooks.
  • Drive the annual budget and business planning process for the Business Unit.
  • Support senior management with strategic analyses, business cases, and decision-making.
  • Further develop and improve reporting standards, controlling processes, and governance frameworks.
  • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency in financial reporting and performance measurement.
  • Collaborate closely with Business Controllers, Accounting, and Finance teams across different countries.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and enhance reporting tools, KPIs, and management information.
  • Contribute to cross-functional improvement initiatives that support the continued growth of E-Mobility.

You will report to the Director of Business Control E-Mobility and work closely with stakeholders across multiple countries and disciplines.

Qualifications

You are able to combine strong analytical capabilities with a strategic mindset and enjoy understanding how financial performance connects to broader business objectives. You are comfortable working with large amounts of data, creating structure in complex environments, and translating financial outcomes into meaningful insights for senior stakeholders.

You can switch effortlessly between detailed financial analysis and high-level performance discussions. With a proactive and collaborative approach, you build strong relationships across the organisation and contribute to continuous improvement.

We believe you bring:

  • At least 7 years of experience in Business Controlling, Financial Controlling, FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a similar finance-related role.
  • A master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience with consolidated reporting, forecasting, and business planning in a complex international organisation.
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and management teams.
  • The ability to translate complex financial information into clear and actionable recommendations.
  • Advanced Excel and presentation skills; experience with SAP and reporting tools is highly valued.
  • Full professional proficiency in English.
  • Experience within the utilities, energy, infrastructure, or other asset-intensive industries is considered an advantage.

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, August 23th. 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.

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, DISA.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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About the role

August 13, 2026

August 13, 2026

Full time

Flexible

Company

EV Charging Infrastructure

Vattenfall

group.vattenfall.com

  •  Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  •  Berlin, Germany
  •  Stockholm, Sweden

At least 7 years

UTC+01:00 – UTC+02:00