About the Company

At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development.

About the Role

You will step into a strategic role in a global R&D environment within the automotive sector, supporting a newly established Business Development & Strategy function. The assignment sits close to senior leadership and combines business strategy, financial governance, and cross-functional collaboration in a complex international setting.

You will help shape how the organization works across R&D, Finance, Strategy, and Commercial areas, with a focus on turning priorities into structure, follow-up, and measurable progress. This role is especially interesting if you enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, finance, and transformation in a product development environment.

Job Description

• You will support the development and execution of the functional strategy.
• You will drive strategic finance initiatives in a large R&D organization.
• You will contribute to portfolio-related and PMO-related activities tied to strategic priorities.
• You will develop and strengthen governance processes and management systems.
• You will support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and follow-up.
• You will drive prioritization together with commercial and business stakeholders.
• You will monitor strategic initiatives and follow up on business priorities.
• You will build strong collaboration across R&D, Finance, and other cross-functional functions.
• You will work closely with senior management and key stakeholders across the business.
• You will contribute with Data & AI-related capabilities where relevant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering & Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in leadership, project management, finance, business development, or similar strategic roles within an R&D or complex corporate environment.
• Proven experience driving strategic initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Strong experience managing stakeholders in large, matrix organizations.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Experience from strategic finance or business development.
• Experience supporting organizational development or functional strategy.
• Previous experience within product development or R&D organizations.
• Additional language skills.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment at Avaron AB
• Occupational pension
• Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year

Application

Selections are made on an ongoing basis – apply as soon as you can.