AlfaWall – Head of Finance & Business Control

Would you like to help shape business strategy and drive performance in an international technology business focused on more sustainable shipping?
 

Academic Search is recruiting a Head of Finance & Business Control to AlfaWall / PureBallast. We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who wants to combine strategic business development with financial management and contribute to the company’s continued development.

The role

As Head of Finance & Business Control, you will be a member of the PureBallast management team and a close business partner to the Managing Director. You will take an active role in shaping the business strategy, setting priorities and evaluating opportunities for profitable growth. The position combines strategic and commercial business control with responsibility for financial management and joint venture governance. You will have one Financial Controller reporting to you and collaborate with stakeholders across PureBallast, Alfa Laval and Wallenius.
 

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
 

Strategic Business Partnership & Development

• Contribute to PureBallast’s business strategy, long-term priorities and commercial development.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, business risks and strategic alternatives.
• Develop business cases, investment evaluations and financial perspectives on commercial decisions.

Business Control & Financial Performance

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance follow-up.
• Analyse profitability, cash flow, costs, margins and key business drivers.
• Develop KPIs, reporting and financial insights to support business decisions.

Financial Management, Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee financial closing, statutory reporting and accounting processes supported by Alfa Laval’s finance functions.
• Ensure sound financial governance, internal control and compliance.
• Coordinate legal and contractual matters, identifying risks and involving relevant specialists.

Board Reporting & Joint Venture Governance

• Prepare and present financial performance, forecasts and strategic matters to the Board.
• Support the Managing Director with board materials and financial recommendations.
• Safeguard AlfaWall’s interests and maintain effective relationships with both owners.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead one Financial Controller.
• Strengthen financial processes, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Improve financial systems, information flows and decision support through digitalisation and automation.

Your profile

We are looking for a senior finance professional with strong commercial understanding and a strategic mindset. You are curious about the business beyond the numbers, analytical and able to translate financial insights into clear recommendations. You take ownership and work independently, comfortably balancing strategic and operational matters. With integrity and sound judgement, you challenge perspectives constructively, communicate effectively across functions and seniority levels, and build trust through an open and collaborative approach.

We believe you have:

• Substantial experience in business control, financial management or a similar senior finance role.
• Experience working closely with senior management and contributing to business strategy and development.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and performance management.
• A sound understanding of accounting, financial closing, statutory reporting and financial governance.
• Experience handling contractual and legal matters in a commercial context.
• Experience from an international industrial, technology or project-based business.
• The ability to present financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders or a board.
• Professional fluency in English.
• A relevant university degree in finance, business administration or a related field.

Experience from a joint venture, subsidiary or matrix organisation is an advantage. Strong systems understanding is important, while experience of IT-related development, digitalisation or automation is considered an asset.

What AlfaWall / PureBallast offer

At AlfaWall / PureBallast, you will work closely with the Managing Director, management team and Board, with direct involvement in strategic and commercial decisions. You will be part of an international business that combines the resources of two established industrial groups with the flexibility, close collaboration and broad responsibilities of a smaller organisation.

The position is based in Flemingsberg, Stockholm.

About AlfaWall / PureBallast

PureBallast is part of AlfaWall, a joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius. Since 2006, the company has developed ballast water treatment systems that help prevent invasive species from spreading between marine ecosystems. Today, its solutions are used by shipowners and shipyards around the world.
 

The business includes new equipment sales as well as service and aftermarket activities. PureBallast operates internationally through Alfa Laval’s manufacturing, sales and service network, while maintaining its own strategic direction and governance as a joint venture. The company is focused on profitable growth, new commercial opportunities and the continued development of its service offering.
 

PureBallast is a customer-focused and agile organization with an international outlook and a strong industrial foundation. Teams work closely across functions and markets to respond to customer needs and turn ideas into practical solutions. The culture is open and collaborative, with a strong sense of team spirit and genuine passion for the work. People are committed to delivering results and to having fun along the way.

Application

AlfaWall / Pureballast is partnering with Academic Search International in this recruitment process. Please apply via the “Apply now” button below, where you can submit your CV and application. All information is handled confidentially in accordance with Academic Search’s Privacy Policy and GDPR regulations.
 

For more information about the position, please contact Researcher Amelia Kämpeberg at amelia.kampeberg@academicsearch.se
 

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously.

Academic Search International is one of Scandinavia’s leading Executive Search and Interim Management firms. We specialise in recruiting managers and specialists and work closely with national and international companies across a wide range of industries.