Höganäs AB is the world leader in the iron and metal powders market, with an annual capacity of 500,000 tons. Together with our customers, we develop tomorrow’s solutions for the automotive industry, surface and joining technologies and additive manufacturing, which contribute to a more sustainable society. Höganäs AB was founded in 1797 and today we employ 2,300 committed people in 15 countries in Americas, Europe and Asia. Our turnover in 2023 was 12 334 MSEK. Our owners are Lindéngruppen and FAM.
To the fast growing division within Höganäs AB, Electro Magnetic Materials (EMM), we are looking for a
Finance Director
About the role
In this role, you will be overall accountable for the financial operational outcomes of the Division EMM. You will provide efficient, reliable, and proactive financial and business control support, working closely with and supporting the Division President, the leadership team, and other stakeholders to deliver the insights and tools needed for informed decision-making to support the division’s global growth journey.
Your responsibilities will include leading key business management activities such as strategic and business planning, target setting, and forecasting in conjunction with reporting to the Division Leadership Team, Group Management Team, and Board of Directors. You will also collaborate closely with Group Finance and local sites worldwide, ensuring alignment across the organization. A key focus is to actively contribute to the development and implementation of the Division’s business strategy, helping to achieve goals and bring the strategic vision to life.
The division currently employs approximately 120 people and works closely with other parts of the Höganäs Group, including manufacturing, which is managed within another division. As the division continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to shape and influence the role, ensuring it evolves to meet the needs of the business and its strategic ambitions.
You will report to the President of Division EMM and be part of the division's management team. The role involves approximately 20-25 travel days per year. The role is located at the head office in Höganäs, Sweden.
Examples of tasks and responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Management and Reporting. Accountable for preparing and analyzing the Division’s consolidated monthly and quarterly financial results. This includes creating comprehensive reports for the Division Leadership Team, Group Management, and the Board of Directors, with close collaboration with group finance and coordination of board materials. Market intelligence and ERP system integration are also central to tracking financial performance.
- Financial Planning and Forecasting. Leads the Division’s primary financial processes, including quarterly forecasts, annual target-setting, and the creation, communication, and tracking of a 3-Year Business Plan. Ensures transparency in financial results and analysis, contributing to a strong forward-looking business plan that meets the Division's long-term goals. Involves active collaboration with other global sites.
- Investment Management and CAPEX Analysis. When needed, performing continuous evaluations of CAPEX investments and currency effects. Additionally, the role involves contributing to M&A processes and ensuring alignment with strategic growth objectives.
- Business Intelligence and Process Ownership. Serves as the process and tool owner for Business Intelligence models, ensuring continuous development of analytical tools that enhance transparency and support decision-making across the Division. This includes integration with ERP systems and coordination of market intelligence to support strategic insights.
About you
We are looking for a visionary individual with a solid educational foundation and experience in financial business domains. You have international experience, preferably within manufacturing and process industry. It is an advantage if you have experience from the automotive industry. You are business minded and thriving in a complex manufacturing environment where you are a strong contributor to the development and implementation of the business strategy. Additionally, you possess excellent communication skills, proactively drive improvements and have the courage to challenge the status quo.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or similar
- Experience as business controller preferably in an international manufacturing environment
- Experience in working with standard costing and analyzing operational consolidated financial results
- Experienced user of BI-tools and reporting tools as well as Excel and PowerPoint
- Höganäs operates on M3 and uses Qlik for BI applications. Experience with these systems is an advantage, but not a requirement
- Fluent in English
Working at Höganäs
We aim to offer a great and meaningful place to work where you can fulfil your potential and ambitions. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. We have a clear management philosophy, and just like us you believe that through collaboration and openness we develop as individuals and as a company. We see all employees, regardless of position, as leaders when we approach the challenges that the world – and we – face. Höganäs ambition is to lead the transformation to better meet the needs of tomorrow and become the preferred supplier of sustainable metal powder on a global scale – join us in our journey of sustainable change and towards net-zero climate emissions.