At Viaplay Group, we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, TV channels, and production studios. We believe in the power of content not just as a way of telling stories and touching lives, but also expanding worlds. We’re looking for the best people to join us on our journey. Right now, we’re looking for a Business Controller to join our great Sports Finance team in Stockholm.

The role: 

We are looking for our new Business Controller who will take an important role in budgeting, forecasting, controlling and streamlining our Sport Productions across markets. In this role, you will also be supporting the Sport Operation and Sport Finance Management on financial planning and ad hoc projects. You will be responsible for accurate financial reporting and work closely with your colleagues in the finance organization. You will be a part of a dedicated Sport Finance team and will be working in a creative and inspiring environment.

Key responsibilities: 

• Budgeting and forecasting of Sport Productions
• Cost controlling of various rights and markets
• Month-end close and reporting
• Financial support to operations
• Development and process optimizations
• Ad hoc tasks and other sports finance-related projects

The Journey Ahead

Viaplay Group Sports is the home of some of the most attractive sports rights in the world, including Premier League, Champions League, Formula 1, UFC, Bundesliga, FIS Ski, NHL, men's Major Golf, Ryder Cup and many other exciting sports rights in our portfolio. In the role as Business Controller, together with the rest of the team from Finance and Sports Organization, you have the opportunity to develop and impact the way of working. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment which is team-oriented and strives for excellence, then this is the role for you.

What we're looking for: 

We are looking for a person, preferably passionate about Sports with strong analytical skills who has the ability to see relations between business activities and financials. We need someone with a high working capacity who enjoys getting things done with a can-do attitude. Your drive and ability to take initiatives will be highly valued.

• Hold an academic background in Business, Finance, or similar
• Have 3–5 years of work experience from a complex organization in a Finance, Controlling, or Finance business partnering role
• Possess a problem-solving attitude and hands-on approach with high energy and work ethic
• Demonstrate strong execution skills and attention to detail
• Are self-driven and result-oriented
• Have strong Excel skills and experience in Business intelligence is preferable
• Have strong English skills, oral and written
• Are willing to travel to local stakeholders in The Nordics and The Netherlands.

What we offer you

We’ve got you covered! 30 days of paid vacation every year, an attractive pension and insurance scheme, and generous parental leave pay lift.

Your wellbeing matters. We provide you with various wellbeing initiatives including wellness allowance.

A safe space to grow and up-skill. Our learning culture puts you in the driver’s seat of your own development.

Entertainment is what we love, and entertainment is what we do. So, unlimited access to Viaplay seems only fair for you to get to know the product – including series & viewing events, new release movie rentals, linear channels and more.

Hit play today 

If this feels like your kind of challenge, make sure you apply by attaching your CV here – you may also want to add your LinkedIn profile. Please don’t send us your application via email because we won’t be able to accept it. We do, however, welcome any questions you may have about this particular position. 

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