Finance & Business Control Co-op null

About Volvo

Volvo Group, a pioneering force in transportation solutions and a global leader in sustainable mobility includes its subsidiary Volvo Penta, which supplies engines and drive systems for marine and industrial applications.

Your Role

What you will do:

The Co-Op will report directly to the CFO & VP, Finance & Business Control. In this position, you would assist the Finance team in streamlining the internal financial processes, mapping and structuring the existing processes while challenging the current situation and identifying and leading the continuous improvement efforts within the Finance team.

This opportunity would engage you in working and learning from different functions, enhancing continuous improvement, business, and financial management skills. You would be responsible for:

• Streamlining internal business control processes, mapping and documenting existing processes and activities while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Leading automation and digitalization projects, transforming existing procedures into more efficient and effective ways of working. 
• Working with other functional areas that interface with our team to identify key enablers to improve the Business Control service and performance level. 
• Building automated dashboards and visual management tools that allow the team to quickly visualize financial results and reports. 
• Supporting the Business Control team on daily critical activities as needed.

Training & Development

In this Co-Op role under the guidance of the CFO & VP of Finance & Business Control, you'll learn to streamline internal financial processes, spearhead automation initiatives, and collaborate across functions to enhance business control services. This immersive experience offers invaluable learning opportunities in continuous improvement, financial management, and cross-functional collaboration, providing a solid foundation for personal and professional development in the finance sector.

Benefits

If you join full-time in the company, you'll have access to these benefits:

• Rewarding Performance 
• Secure Retirement:
• Comprehensive Benefit: 
• Drive for Less: 
• Own Your Journey
• Empowering Development: 
• Learning Made Easy
• Recognition and Support

Career Progression

Volvo Group prioritizes career progression, offering employees diverse personal and professional growth opportunities. Through personalized development plans, regular feedback, and access to resources like Volvo Group University, individuals are empowered to steer their careers while receiving ample support and guidance.

Work-Life Balance

At Volvo Group, prioritizing work-life balance is paramount, focusing on respecting personal time and offering flexible arrangements tailored to individual needs. The company fosters a healthy work culture through diverse initiatives like flexible hours, parental leave, and on-campus services. Additionally, Volvo Group is dedicated to supporting employees' mental health by providing resources and awareness programs, aiming to enhance well-being and performance within the organization.

Culture & Vibe

Immerse yourself in the Volvo Group's dynamic work culture, where innovation and collaboration converge to create a vibrant atmosphere. The fusion of diverse talents and a shared commitment to excellence generates an electric vibe that propels them toward collective success. At Volvo, every day is an opportunity to be part of a forward-looking community that values growth, respect, and the thrill of pushing boundaries.

About You

In this role, you will bring: 

Critical Competencies:

• Able to build Value Stream and Process maps.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement concepts. 
• Customer Focus: Identify opportunities to increase value for our internal and external customers. 
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Teamwork: Work cooperatively with other people across organizations to achieve common objectives. 
• Instils trust - follows through on commitments.
• Communication:  Proficiency in the English language is required.

Professional Objectives:

• Writing Assignments: Brief written summaries of the learning experiences and project updates may be required.
• Performance Feedback: Throughout the entire experience, the manager will provide verbal and written feedback on work performance. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Applicant must have completed a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or similar at an accredited school prior to the start of the Co-Op.  
• Applicant must be actively enrolled in a formal master's degree program at an accredited school in any of the areas mentioned above.
• Co-ops may work up to 40 hours per week and are not actively enrolled in academic courses during their co-op period. They will be receiving an academic credit or notation for the co-op.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Expected Commitment:

• This Co-Op may work up to 40 hours per week during the Fall 2024 semester, with the specific working schedule to be agreed upon with the hiring manager.

Competency & Knowledge Areas

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient at learning new technologies
• Effective professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Customer Service
• Technical Skills
• Peer Relationships
• Integrity and Trust
• Standing Alone
• Action Oriented
• Perseverance

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• jobs.volvogroup.com/job
• volvogroup.com/en/careers/job-openings
• volvogroup.com/en/about-us
• volvogroup.com/en/careers/working-at-volvo-group
• youtube.com/@VolvoGroupVideos