Principal Business Analyst Finance

Are you a strategic Business Analyst with a passion for transformation, process excellence, and digital innovation? We are looking for a Principal Business Analyst Finance to join FCA Digital & IT. You will partner with Process Owners and business stakeholders to drive business transformation through process improvement, digitalization, data-driven decision-making, and enterprise technologies. By aligning stakeholders and shaping future solutions, you will help deliver measurable business value across Finance. If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy turning opportunities into outcomes, we would like to hear from you. Financial Control & Accounting (FCA) is a global finance organization in Group Finance responsible for securing finance and tax compliance, accounting and financial reporting for most Business Areas, Truck Divisions, and Group Functions in Volvo Group. FCA also hosts our Global Competence Center Finance providing qualitative, process efficient, automated finance deliveries. We are a truly global organization with around 1400 highly professional colleagues in more than 50 countries, closely integrated with local business operations. Our mission is to secure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance for the Volvo Group. We aspire to lead in finance and compliance through excellence and innovation. Job Description Key Responsibilities Partner with business stakeholders and Process Owners to understand challenges, opportunities and strategic priorities Identify, assess and drive opportunities for process optimization, standardization, automation and digital transformation Lead business analysis activities to define future-state processes, capabilities and solution requirements Advise stakeholders on how business processes can be improved through effective use of ERP and digital solutions Leverage data and analytics to enhance reporting, planning, forecasting and decision-making capabilities Facilitate workshops and collaborate with business, data and technology teams to develop scalable and sustainable solutions Develop business cases, evaluate opportunities and support prioritization based on business value and strategic impact Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader in business transformation and continuous improvement Mentor colleagues and promote best practices in business analysis, process excellence and value realization Qualifications and Experience Required Experience 10+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Process Excellence, Finance Transformation, Management Consulting, or a related field Proven track record of leading large-scale business transformation and digitalization initiatives Experience driving end-to-end process improvements across Finance functions Hands-on experience with ERP implementations and transformations, preferably SAP S/4 HANA Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead complex initiatives across organizational boundaries Experience working in global, cross-functional environment Preferred Background Principal Business Analyst, Finance Transformation Lead, Business Architect, Process Excellence Lead, or Management Consultant Experience from Finance, Accounting, Shared Services, or Global Business Services organizations. Background in large-scale Finance transformation programs and ERP modernization initiatives Experience working within multinational organizations undergoing digital transformation. Knowledge Areas Accounting process domains including: Record-to-Report (R2R) Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) Order-to-Cash (O2C) SAP S/4HANA and enterprise ERP solutions Analytics and reporting platforms such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and Power BI Business Process Management (BPM), process mining, Lean methodology Business transformation, operating model design, process standardization, and value realization Data-driven decision-making and performance improvement Personal Profile Strategic thinker with a strong execution focus Passionate about business transformation and continuous improvement Curious and willing to challenge established ways of working Strong in stakeholder management, building trusted relationships across Business and IT Influential communicator Capable of leading through expertise rather than formal authority A data-driven approach to decision-making and value creation For more information please contact: Joakim Scholtz, VP FCA Digital & IT, joakim.scholtz@volvo.com Katrina Munro, Director HR FCA, katrina.munro@volvo.com Last application date is November 8, 2026. As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Who we are and what we believe in We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Group Finance contributes to realizing the vision of the Volvo Group by developing and providing a wide range of expert services from financial planning to accounting, business controlling, M&As, financial reporting and investor relations. With Volvo Group Finance you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win. — Published by Volvo Group. Apply on the employer's own posting.