Project Controller
We at WeQuel are now looking for a Project Controller in Södertälje, where you will become a key part of a department managing a diverse portfolio of product development projects and customer-related business projects, with a focus on financial control, transparency and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Acting as a finance business partner and trusted advisor to project managers and management teams, you will help drive profitability, resource efficiency and successful project execution. The portfolio ranges from product and service development initiatives to complex customer projects, and the role means balancing technical, commercial and financial perspectives. It is also an excellent opportunity to gain a broad understanding of project-driven business operations and to work closely with stakeholders across engineering, sales, purchasing, production and finance. As a consultant with us, you will have the opportunity to work with one of our clients, who are leading companies within the defence, industrial and manufacturing sectors. There you will help optimise processes, strengthen financial control and support sustainable, profitable project execution. Your responsibilities: Financial planning, forecasting and follow-up for a portfolio of product development and customer projects
Monitoring of project performance
Identifying risks and opportunities, and proactively supporting corrective actions
Analysing project profitability, business cases and investment proposals throughout the project lifecycle
Financial insights and performance analyses for project managers and department leadership
Developing and maintaining project financial reporting, covering budget tracking, resource utilisation and cost development
Preparing decision material and presentations for management teams and governance forums
Keeping finances transparent and supporting fact-based decisions on project priorities and investments
Ad hoc analyses of project performance, portfolio management and business development initiatives
Continuous improvement of project controlling processes, tools and reporting methods
You will work in a dynamic, project-oriented environment where success depends on close collaboration with stakeholders across several functions. You will also need to explain financial information in a clear, business-oriented way. Requirements: Experience in controlling, financial analysis, project controlling, business controlling or project management support
Experience with budgets, forecasts, business cases and financial reporting
Experience from product development, industrial operations, manufacturing or customer project environments is highly valued
University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Economics, Engineering or a related field
Professional proficiency in English; knowledge of Swedish is an advantage
Strong analytical skills and an understanding of technical, commercial and financial drivers
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including explaining financial matters to non-financial stakeholders
Collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across functions and organisational levels
Proactive and analytical, and you enjoy working in project-oriented environments
Able to turn complex information into actionable insights
A solid financial foundation with a real interest in business operations and project management
Comfortable challenging assumptions and asking the right questions
Able to support decision-makers with strategic perspectives and attention to detail
Assignment details Start date: By agreement
End date: By agreement
Location: Södertälje
Workload: 100%
Remote: Up to 40% (minimum 3 days per week on site)
We offer At WeQuel, you become part of a consulting team that values people first. We believe success comes from engagement, collaboration and development. We offer a flat organisation with short decision paths, a strong sense of community and the opportunity to shape your own development.