Ericsson has a vision to lead in the emerging Enterprise 5G networking and security markets and establish 5G as a communication platform via global network APIs. Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) plays a fundamental role in achieving this goal by building a differentiated enterprise networking and security product portfolio and by scaling a global multi-channel go-to-market.
Leveraging Ericsson’s proven leadership in cellular, our long-term goal is to become the default choice and trusted partner for any organization’s wireless network infrastructure – with cellular as the entry point and zero trust security as a norm.
The Business Controller, WWAN & Security is a pivotal leader within the Finance and Commercial Management team, serving as the primary finance business partner for a specific Business Unit. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Commercial Management, this role is responsible for aligning the Business Unit's financial objectives with the overall corporate strategy and ensuring robust financial performance. Operating within a matrix organization, the Business Controller must leverage superior influence and collaboration skills as the CFO for the Business Unit.
This role can be based in either Plano, TX, Boise, ID or Santa Clara, CA.
End-to-End Financial Advisory and Influence:
• Advise and influence business decisions to increase and protect shareholder value, identify and raise challenges that may risk the business achieving unit and group financial objectives.
• Drive performance improvement and target achievement by aligning the Business Unit’s strategic agenda with unit and group strategy and targets.
• Serve as an obvious partner in business decisions, providing proactive business partnering and advice through Value Creation. Engage in discussions and negotiations, ensuring continuous involvement from start to finish.
• Cover capital and resource allocation using ROI analysis, driving the strategic agenda from a financial perspective, setting business targets for teams, ensuring plans align with business goals across all units including sales, marketing, product development and operations and guiding resource allocation.
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting:
• Oversee and manage the financial planning and analysis function for the Business Unit, including the full P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Prepare and present monthly financial results, reporting on key financial and operational KPIs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop real-time dashboards for insights into business trends, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Secure correct accounting and financial reporting in the operational dimension, cooperating closely with Financial Control and Financial Business Services.
Strategic Business Partnering and Influence:
• Act as the Finance Single Point of Contact for key executive stakeholders, driving a "One Finance" mindset across supporting teams.
• Regularly update finance teams on business opportunities, risks, targets, and financial plans.
• Enable access to relevant financial data, such as customer contracts, business cases, and project details, for supporting finance teams.
• Seek and leverage shared learnings from the wider community to enhance shareholder value while contributing to the Finance community.
Governance and Risk Management acumen:
• Drive governance to manage risks and opportunities related to sales and margin actively.
• Advise on potential financial risks, proposing and driving risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to Finance Framework execution, including business processes and accounting principles.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Support:
• Partner with Product, Sales, and Marketing teams to assess ROI on growth initiatives and GTM strategy.
• Support purchasing programs and operations to ensure effective cost management and productivity improvements.
• Drive and manage ad hoc special projects or analyses for strategic initiatives, market expansion, and potential commercial transactions or acquisitions.
Results-oriented delivery:
• Effective alignment of financial objectives with the Business Unit's strategic goals.
• Enhanced shareholder value through strategic financial leadership and insightful decision support.
• Cultivation of a culture that views Finance as a critical business enabler within the Business Unit.
• Successful execution of the Finance Mandate across the Business Unit.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, CFA) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with a track record of success in business with multiple go-to-market channels in the high tech or similar industry strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in senior finance roles with strategic influence and leadership capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools, including advanced Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of risk management principles and practices, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) employer, learn more.
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson - At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay -The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
For Santa Clara, CA - $240,000 - $260,000
Your Health - Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.
Your Financial Security - We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
Your Time - Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of
accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits - Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
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Job details: Business Controller