Business Controller with Cost Focus | SEB Life, Solna
Since SEB was founded in 1856, our focus on customers and long-term relationships has been at the heart of our success. We aim to drive positive change by providing capital to help everyone reach their goals and accelerate progress towards a sustainable tomorrow. As a leading financial services group in northern Europe, we'll help you grow and empower you to take on more responsibility to create a real difference. Welcome to SEB.
We are looking for a Business Controller with a sharp focus on cost management, to support the Life Business Area within SEB. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical skills with a people-oriented mindset. You will be trusted to manage your own responsibilities, contribute to new ways of working, and help develop the team’s analytical capabilities - all while maintaining and running efficient financial models.
About the role
This is a senior-level position within our Life Finance team, ideal for someone who takes pride in structuring both their own work and contributing to the team's efficiency. You will be a key player in driving cost transparency, supporting strategic initiatives, and mentoring junior colleagues. While this is not a managerial role, your experience and leadership will be essential in guiding others and elevating the team's performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cost analysis and reporting across departments and projects.
- Monitor and follow up on financial performance in strategic initiatives.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and budgeting.
- Structure your own and the team’s workflow to ensure clarity and efficiency.
- Mentor and support team members in financial analysis and reporting.
- Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting tools.
- Present actionable insights to senior management and contribute to strategic planning.
To thrive in this role, we believe you have
- Proven experience as a Business Controller or similar role in a large organization.
- Strong background in cost tracking, financial planning and project follow-up.
- Tech-savvy with a keen interest in digital tools and financial systems (experience with EPM or BI tools is a plus).
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Structured and self-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Natural ability to lead by example and support junior colleagues without formal managerial responsibility.
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 7- 10 years’ experience within the area
What we offer
· Entrepreneurial Scandinavian environment
· Hybrid work model, meaning remote work is possible up to 2 days/week
· International opportunities and working environment
· Attractive compensation and access to SEB staff banking with exclusive benefits
Do you want to be part of SEB?
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.
Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today via the link in this ad, but no later than October 19th 2025. If you have questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Lina Harén at lina.haren@seb.se or Talent Acquisition Partner Madeleine Gustâv at madeleine.gustav@seb.se, note that we will not process applications via email.
SEB Sweden has a redeployment responsibility, why this position might be covered by internal redeployment.