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Are you a strategic and hands-on transformation leader who thrives on developing the strategy and operating model for financial shared service centers?

We are looking for our future Head of Shared Service Center Strategy & Transformation to lead the strategy, governance and transformation agenda for Billerud Financial Services (BFS) within Group Finance. In this key role, you will shape and continuously develop our hybrid shared services operating model, working closely with the retained BFS organization, Finance stakeholders and our external Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partner, Cognizant. Your focus will be to create scalable, efficient and well-controlled finance processes that support long-term value creation across Billerud.

Your main tasks will be:

• Develop and drive the long-term strategy and transformation roadmap for BFS.
• Establish and continuously develop governance for the hybrid shared services model, with clear roles, decision forums, interfaces and escalation paths.
• Assess which finance activities and capabilities should be retained internally, outsourced or insourced, and translate recommendations into actionable plans.
• Lead and support transitions to the BPO provider, including scope definition, knowledge transfer, readiness, stabilization and handover.
• Drive standardization, simplification and stronger controls across finance shared services processes.
• Translate business needs and operational pain points into structured improvement initiatives, business cases and implementation roadmaps
• Develop effective BPO performance governance, service reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement follow-up.

The position reports to the Head of Financial Shared Services. The role is based in Solna, Stockholm.

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To succeed in this position, we believe you have:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in business. development, finance process development or transformation
• Strong understanding of Financial Shared Services operating models.
• Solid experience in governance and continuous improvement across core finance processes such as R2R, O2C and P2P.
• Experience of leading transformation, automation or digitalization initiatives within Finance.
• Ability to convert strategic priorities and operational issues into business cases, implementation plans and measurable improvements.
• Experience of working with external BPO providers and relevant project management or business development certification is an advantage.

We believe you are a driven, curious and pragmatic change leader who combines a strategic perspective with a hands-on approach. You take ownership, create structure and turn complex challenges into clear priorities and executable plans. You communicate effectively across all levels, build trust with diverse stakeholders and can create alignment in a changing and demanding environment.

Our values are central in our business, and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other, and We do what we say.

If you want to know more about the role you are welcome to contact Vivianne Almstedt, Head of Financial Shared Services, at vivianne.almstedt.ext@billerud.com.

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to connect with Karin Blidberg, HR Director Group & Europe Functions, at Karin.Blidberg@billerud.com.

Welcome with your application no later than 30 october 2026. As we review candidates on a going basis, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the position may be filled before the deadline.

Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Why us? 

• Join an international context.
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future.
• Development and career opportunities.
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.

Our recruitment process: We will start the process with a digital screening interview for qualified candidates. Further along we will continue to invite to a physical interview, recruitment test and references. Final candidate will be asked to complete drug & alcohol tests and background checks before we officially welcome you to Billerud.