Group Business Controller

ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE ROLE:

Safe Life is a fast-growing Swedish healthcare company dedicated to making life-saving emergency care accessible to everyone. Founded in 2019, they specialize in the sale, rental, and monitoring of defibrillators, as well as CPR training. Their mission is simple but vital: to ensure that individuals experiencing cardiac arrest outside of hospitals receive immediate help.

Since Safe Life’s inception, they have expanded into nine countries across Europe and North America, including Sweden, Finland, the UK, Canada, and the US. As of January 2025, with the acquisition of their 30th international company, they continue their rapid expansion, further solidifying their position as a global leader in public access defibrillation, now surpassing SEK 2 billion in pro forma revenue.

To support this growth, Safe Life is now looking for a Group Business Controller to join the finance team in Stockholm, Sweden. This is a key strategic role responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the group. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a central role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial monitoring while driving efficiency, sustainability, and business intelligence across Safe Life’s international operations.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Financial Planning & Performance Monitoring – Lead and oversee the group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment. Provide insights and recommendations to support senior management in decision-making.
• Business Intelligence & Process Optimization – Identify reporting and analytics needs across the organization, optimizing BI tools and financial systems to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic Support & Growth Initiatives – Partner with senior leadership and regional teams to evaluate and track key business initiatives, acquisitions, and expansion efforts.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Financial Advisory – Act as a key liaison between finance and subsidiary management, ensuring smooth communication and financial alignment across the group.
• Sustainability & Compliance Reporting – Ensure compliance with regulatory and group standards while integrating sustainability metrics into financial planning and reporting.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or business controlling, preferably in an international organization.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis methodologies.
• Expertise in business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView) and ERP systems (e.g., MS D365).
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD, GRI, SASB, or EU-specific standards).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across regions.
• Fluency in Swedish and English (written and spoken).

Why Join Safe Life?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and fast-growing company at the forefront of life-saving technology. As Group Business Controller, you will play a critical role in shaping Safe Life’s financial future, driving process improvements, and supporting our continued international expansion.

Safe Life is collaborating with Nigel Wright Group for this recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions about the role or process, please include them in your application. We look forward to hearing from you!