BUSINESS CONTROLLER

Business Controller

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of SAS? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can drive cost efficiency, financial transparency, and strategic development? If so, the position of Business Controller at SAS could be the perfect fit for you.

SAS and SAS Finance are undergoing a transformational phase, presenting a unique opportunity to contribute to the company’s future. As a Business Controller, you will work closely with stakeholders across various departments outside Finance.
In this position, you will act as a business partner, helping SAS achieve both strategic and tactical goals while driving cost and revenue efficiency initiatives. Your focus will include short-term financial planning (within the budget year) and long-term projects that strengthen SAS’s competitiveness. You will also analyse and present business performance, support business case development, and oversee cost-saving initiatives.

Challenges you will work on

•    Provide financial support to the management team.
•    Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, including analysis and conclusions.
•    Manage financial reporting, covering performance, budget, and management reports.
•    Develop and refine KPIs, decision-support tools, and profitability analyses.
•    Drive cost-efficiency and operational improvements across SAS.
•    Support negotiations with unions, suppliers, and customers through benchmarking and analyses.
•    Enhance reporting systems and tools for improved operational monitoring.
•    Educate and support managers to strengthen financial understanding and oversight.

The Team

You will join a high-performing and collaborative Business Controller team that works closely with multiple stakeholders across SAS. Our team values precision, proactive thinking, and continuous improvement, and we thrive on creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
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To be successful, we believe you have

•    Minimum 3 years of experience in Business Control, consulting, or Big 4 background.
•    Proven expertise in stakeholder management and working with senior leaders.
•    Experience in a high-paced, operational environment with multiple interfaces.
•    Strong integrity and the ability to challenge and contribute valuable insights.
•    A university degree in finance, economics, or a related field (minimum Bachelor’s level).
•    Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI/Anaplan).
•    Fluency in a Scandinavian language and English, both written and spoken.

As a person we believe you like to be intellectually and personally challenged and have an eagerness for continuous personal and professional development. You are a person who enjoys getting things done with a can-do attitude. You have a strong desire to improve the competitive position of SAS and the commercial product. You also have a belief that collaboration with people in other organizational units is the key to delivering tangible and lasting results. The ability to relate to, manage and analyze complex financial material while relating to SAS overall strategic direction comes naturally to you. In addition, you are able to challenge and drive performance in a constructive manner whilst having a pedagogic mindset with excellent communication skills and ability to tailor message to audience.  

Why SAS

At SAS, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international, fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. Working with us comes with a variety of benefits, including: 
•    Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS and other carriers. 
•    Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits, including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga. 
•    Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals. 
•    Work Environment: Our office location in Frösundavik offers a vibrant workspace with a restaurant, café, and easy access to outdoor activities in Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Engage in running, tennis, outdoor gym sessions, kayaking, and stand-up paddling with equipment available free of charge. 
•    Convenient Commute: Benefit from a non-stop bus service connecting our office to Central Station, Solna station, and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths. 

Our Culture at SAS
We care for each other, delight our travelers, and drive transformation toward sustainable aviation. Join a culture where collaboration, recognition, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Other of Importance

•    Location: Frösundavik, Solna and Arlanda (Stockholm).
•    Deadline for application: 18/01/2026. Interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the deadline.
•    Position: Full-time (100%).
•    Work arrangement: Onsite expected; remote work may be an option depending on agreement with your manager.
•    Eligibility: EU work permit required.
•    Background check: Conducted at the final stage as this role is security classified.
•    Contact: For more information, contact Fredrik Jangendal at fredrik.jangendal@sas.se.
•    Applications must be submitted via our online system due to GDPR regulatio

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