Business Controller to EQT

EQT is looking for a Business Controller to be based in Stockholm as a member of the Private Equity Performance Team (’PEPT’). This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly professional, supportive and challenging environment. EQT are looking into long hold strategies and have an ambitious sustainability agenda.

This is an important role in supporting and strengthening the team consisting of four people based in Stockholm, Zürich, Münich and Copenhagen. In this newly created role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Acting as sparring partner in all strategic business controlling related matters
• Focusing on many aspects of controlling, including strategic planning, annual budgeting and internal reporting
• The role provides an opportunity to evolve and streamline structures and processes with the current team, as EQT continue to expand
• Working closely with the Business Line Controller function, your job will be to provide a consolidated perspective with a strong analytical and commercial focus
• EQT has a strong digital mission and you will be expected to take part in driving and developing data quality and digitalization
• Running and presenting analyses for the Private Equity Management Group

Candidate profile:

• University degree within a relevant field
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience preferably from financial-, business- and/or cost controlling work, international environment is a plus
• Experience with building and managing a controlling team is considered a merit
• Experience as a controller from the financial industry is considered a merit
• Experience from the Big4 is considered a merit
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and BI
• Outstanding analytical skills combined with a strong practical understanding
• Fluency in English, both written and oral, is required

Personal characteristics:

• Ambitious, high energy level and forward thinking
• A strong desire to continue to improve
• Proactive attitude with a ’can do’ mindset
• Flexible style and the ability of getting ”things done” both independently as well as in teams
• Entrepreneurial and commercial focus
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication skills with a drive to increase business performance

About EQT

Today, EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with a 25-year history of responsibly investing in, owning and developing companies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset combined with well-grounded values and a deeply rooted culture, EQT has a track record of consistent and attractive returns across geographies, sectors and strategies. We do this by making a real difference: over the years, EQT has on average grown portfolio company revenues per year by 10 percent, EBITDA by 12 percent and number of employees by 7 percent, annually. Going forward, we will develop EQT with greater diversity in mind and consciously transition portfolio companies to use renewable energy, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. EQT is also committed to publish key ESG data and link incentive schemes to sustainability objectives. An entrepreneurial spirit, operational approach and a high sense of urgency are the most central characteristics of EQT and mirrors well the values and strong corporate culture.
EQT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees