BUSINESS CONTROLLER

Are you ready to help shape the future of SAS?

SAS is undergoing a transformational journey, creating exciting opportunities for finance professionals who want to make a real impact.
We are currently expanding our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and are looking for a Business Controller to support the SAS organization. We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Revenue Management, Business Control, Management Consulting, or Corporate Finance who are looking to apply their analytical skills in a highly dynamic, operationally complex, and business-oriented environment.
This role is particularly well suited for individuals looking to take the next step from consulting, audit, transaction services, corporate finance, FP&A, or a similar analytical environment into a highly business-oriented finance role with significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

Challenges you will work on:

As a Business Controller, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organization, acting as a trusted business partner to operational leaders. You will combine analytical excellence with business understanding to improve performance, increase financial transparency, and support initiatives that strengthen SAS’s competitiveness.
As part of the FP&A organization, you will play a key role in connecting financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision-making across the business.
This role offers significant exposure to senior leaders across SAS and the opportunity to influence decisions in one of Scandinavia’s most recognized brands.

• Partner with business leaders and management teams to support decision-making and drive performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Analyze business performance and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop business cases and evaluate strategic and operational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Drive and follow up on cost and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and refine KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting.
• Support negotiations and strategic projects through financial analysis and benchmarking.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Educate and support managers to strengthen financial understanding and accountability.

The Team

You will join a high-performing and collaborative Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team that works closely with leaders and stakeholders throughout SAS. We act as trusted business partners across the organization, providing financial insight, performance management, forecasting, and decision support to help shape the future of SAS.
We value curiosity, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we believe that the best results are achieved through strong partnerships across the business.

To be successful we believe you have

• 5–8+ years of relevant experience within FP&A, Business Control, Commercial Finance, Revenue Management, Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Transaction Services, Audit, or similar analytical and business-facing roles.
• Experience from aviation, transportation, logistics, travel, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive industries is highly valued. We also welcome candidates with a consulting or finance background who have worked closely with complex fast-moving and customer facing businesses.
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• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, scenario analysis, and performance management processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic and operational decision-making.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in understanding business drivers and improving business performance.
• Experience from a dynamic and fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• A university degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, along with experience from BI and planning tools such as Power BI, Anaplan, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
• The ability to combine analytical thinking with a commercial and operational perspective.
• A structured and collaborative way of working, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
• The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a desire to contribute to both strategic discussions and operational execution.

This role is particularly attractive for professionals looking to leverage their experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, Revenue Management, Business Control, Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, or similar analytical disciplines in a highly visible role with broad business impact and exposure to senior leadership.

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.
• 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 Solna station, and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths.

Our Culture at SAS

At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team, you’ll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals, recognize each other's contributions, and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe, sustainable, and punctual execution, and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS for the future. This is an empowering workplace where you can thrive, grow, and take ownership of your work. Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation!

Additional information

• Deadline for application: 29/11/2026. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR regulations.
• Position: Fulltime (100%)
• This position is based in Frösundavik, Solna (Stockholm), and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager.
• A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security classified. If you are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process.

If you have questions about this position, you are welcome to contact Fredrik Jangendal, Talent Aqcusition Specialist via email: [email protected]. Please note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email due to the GDPR regulations.

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