Director, Business Control

Volvo Group • Chesapeake, VA

13d • $143,600 - $177,300 • Onsite

About The Position

As Director of Business Control, you will lead a high-impact finance function that shapes performance and strategic direction for Volvo Penta North America. You will own the financial performance narrative, translating results into clear insights and forward-looking analysis that drives leadership decisions. With accountability for the full financial management cycle, you will ensure accurate, timely reporting while identifying risks, challenging assumptions, and influencing outcomes across the business. Reporting to the CFO and based in Chesapeake, Virginia, you will partner closely with senior leaders and build a strong Business Control function aligned with Volvo Group standards and global stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field required
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Business Control, FP&A, or similar roles
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial data to performance outcomes
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and analytics tools (e.g., SAP, ESSBASE, Power BI, Excel)
• Experience working in a multinational environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with all stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both US and global contexts
• Fully proficient with Microsoft 365 tool
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• As a people leader, you must demonstrate a high level of competence as a leader. You are a role model, you create a work atmosphere with a foundation of respect and care, and you are calm under pressure.
• All employees work within the foundation of the Volvo Group Code of Conduct and Volvo Group Values.
• Respect: You trust, respect, and provide equal attention to those around you
• Collaborative: You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet objectives
• Trust: You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Stakeholder Management: You engage with others effectively no matter their role
• Self-Development: You seek new ways to grow and be challenged using different ways of learning
• Change Management: You recognize others respond to change differently and you support adoption with empathy and planning
• Influencing: You help colleagues by sharing your ideas and ensure your message is clear
• Strategic mindset: You see future possibilities and translate them into strategy and tactical execution plans
• Networking: You build formal and informal relationships across the organization proactively
• Accountability: You take responsibility and follow through on commitments
• Manage ambiguity: You operate effectively even when things are not certain or clear
• Customer focus: You deliver customer-centric solutions and keep the dealer experience front and center
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. If you are currently employed by the Volvo Group in the US, continued sponsorship may be considered. Current Volvo Group employees outside the United States, who are qualified for the position, may be considered for an assignment and related sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred
• Bilingual (English plus Spanish, Swedish, etc.) is appreciated

Responsibilities

• Communicate financial performance and outlook with clarity and credibility at executive levels
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for the VPNA leadership team
• Provide forward-looking analysis that drives strategic decision-making
• Analyze revenue, margin, operating expenses, and working capital to identify risks and opportunities
• Challenge assumptions and influence actions to improve financial and operational performance
• Own and lead end-to-end financial management cycle
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly closing processes
• Prepare management reporting, estimates, and closing analysis
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of financial reporting and estimates
• Act as a strategic business partner
• Partner closely with sales, operations, and functional leaders across the organization
• Support pricing strategies and growth initiatives with data-driven insights
• Provide insight as a member of the VPNA Finance management team with energy and a growth mindset
• Lead and develop the Business Control function
• Build and lead a high-performing function, fostering strong analytical capabilities and business acumen
• Establish clear priorities, enhance tools, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes
• Work closely with global counterparts to ensure efficiency, alignment and coordination
• Maintain adherence to Volvo Group financial policies and procedures, reporting standards, and internal controls

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director