If is the largest P&C insurance company in the Nordic region, a digital forerunner among insurers, currently on a quest to become the most customer-oriented player in the industry.
BA Private has over 3 million customers and a GWP of more than 32 billion SEK. Our 2 100 employees help us to daily live up to our customer promise of being ’by your side’ and delivering excellent insurance products, claims- and customer service.
We are currently looking for a Business Controller business area Private, to be assigned to the Product & Price -unit, responsible of pricing and product development, to drive the unit reporting and performance as well as contributing to unit’s strategic agenda.
About the role
The Business Controller role is a key role within If. You will be at the center of the core business with unique insights, working not only in controlling but also within strategy and operations. Robust controlling capabilities have been paramount to If’s strong performance over the years. As Business Controller, you actively contribute to Private performance through a matrix position:
1) You are important member of Product & Price management team setting and following up the strategic priorities and creating and analyzing insights while leading and supporting value creative actions and initiatives
2) having a central role in developing and overseeing the Private business strategic agenda through business control unit, where you work closely with other controllers, business unit management and other key stakeholders
Your main responsibilities
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Support the business by providing relevant insights and suggesting improvement opportunities
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Follow-up operational and financial performance
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Steer the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting of operations
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Identifying and implementing key performance indicators
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Advising and supporting Head of Product & Price and rest of management team
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Being a leader and a role model and contributing to our professional way of working across If
In this position you will report to Head of Business Control in Private.
About the team
Product & Price organization is responsible for pricing, underwriting, product & customer benefits development. Product & Price is responsible for ensuring that the products work from marketing and sales to claims handling processes. Product & Price has a key role in country operations e.g., coordinating the annual update of the local market strategy. The management team consist of senior leaders from Nordic countries with ambitious strategic agenda on Pricing, Risk analysis and Product development.
Business control-unit is part of BA Private’s Control & Actuary organization that supports the business area- and business unit management. You will be joining team of 6 business controllers located in different Nordic countries and working in different Nordic business units. Main responsibilities are to secure business operational performance, enable transparent follow-up of operations and secure stability in financial results. Business controllers act as business partners to contribute towards enabling value creation.
Who are you?
You have a strong inner drive and a genuine passion for problem solving and you build trust with ease. The opportunity to contribute to Private’s performance and high ambitions for the future is something that inspires and motivates you. A high sense of responsibility defines you, and you can be trusted to deliver. You are a self-motivated person with a proactive attitude, and you challenge yourself and others to grow. You are a team player with ability to assume leadership tasks in different areas of the business.
You work easily with financial and operative numbers and your analytical skills secure that you focus on the right things and can build deeper analysis on the most relevant topics. With your excellent business acumen, you understand the drivers behind the numbers and through excellent communication and presentation skills drive the development agenda in P&P and business area Private. With strong leadership abilities you can be trusted to lead initiatives across the business unit and steer the Nordic processes.
You also have
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You are highly fluent in English and at least one Nordic language
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You have relevant academic/university degree
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Understanding value creation in insurance is highly valued
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Previous work experience in controlling, business development or analytics in insurance, finance, management consulting or similar is highly valued
We offer
In the same way that we place high demands on you as a employee, we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer. These are some of the benefits working at If:
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An including work environment where everyone is welcome
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Career- and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics
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Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment
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Possibility of hybrid workplace
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Health promoting workplace with e.g. wellness allowance and various sports activities
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Great insurance benefits
Additional details
Application deadline: Screening and interviewing will start immediately. However, deadline to apply is August 25th.
To apply for the position: Please attach both your CV and a personal letter.
Work location: This role can be located in any of our main offices in Stockholm, Oslo, Stamholmen, Espoo or Turku.
Travelling: Some travelling in the Nordic countries is required.
For more information, please contact Head of Business Control Tommi Virtanen +358 40 8415793, Available: 13.8 9-10.30 (Finnish time) and 14.8 14-15.30 (Finnish time).
Background checks will be done in accordance with the law in the country of employment.