Business Controller

Ready to steer business performance with financial insights & operational control?

If is the largest P&C insurance company in the Nordic region, a digital forerunner among insurers, currently on a quest to become the most customer-oriented player in the industry. BA Private has over 3,5 million customers and a GWP of more than 44 billion SEK. Our 2 600 employees help us to daily live up to our customer promise of being ‘by your side’ and delivering excellent insurance products, claims- and customer service.

We are currently looking for a Business Controller business area Private, to be assigned to the Business Operations & Development -unit, responsible for our insurance operations including e.g. Core system migrations & development, medical underwriting, Quality & support towards frontline, Credit Controlling & Premium payment and BA risk & quality management

The Business Controller role is a key role within If. You will be at the center of the core business with unique insights, working not only in controlling but also within strategy and operations. Robust controlling capabilities have been paramount to If’s strong performance over the years. As Business Controller, you actively contribute to private performance through a matrix position:

1) you are important stakeholder in BO&D organization and member of Business Operations Excellence management team setting and following up the strategic priorities and creating and analyzing insights while leading and supporting value creative actions and initiatives

2) having a central role in developing and overseeing the Private business strategic agenda through business control unit, where you work closely with other controllers, business unit management and other key stakeholders

• Supporting business by providing relevant insights and suggesting improvement opportunities
• Follow-up operational and financial performance
• Identifying and implementing key performance indicators
• Automation/standardization of reports/definitions
• Ensuring good control and reporting throughout or countries and units
• Steering the financial planning, forecasting and reporting of operations
• Advising and support Head of BO&D, Head of BOX and rest of management team
• Participation in business development projects
• Business case calculations
• Being a role model and contributing to our professional way of working

In this position you will report to Head of Business Control in Private.

Business control-unit is part of BA Private’s Control & Actuary organization that supports the business area- and business unit management. You will be joining team of 5 business controllers located in different Nordic countries and working in different Nordic business units. Main responsibilities are to secure business operational performance, enable transparent follow-up of operations and secure stability in financial results. Business controllers act as business partners to contribute towards enabling value creation.

You have a strong inner drive and a genuine passion for problem solving and you build trust with ease. The opportunity to contribute to Private’s performance and high ambitions for the future is something that inspires and motivates you. A high sense of responsibility defines you, and you can be trusted to deliver. You are a self-motivated person with a proactive attitude, and you challenge yourself and others to grow. You are a team player with ability to assume leadership tasks in different areas of the business.

You work easily with numbers and your analytical skills secure that you focus on the right things and can build deeper analysis on the most relevant topics. With your business acumen, you understand the drivers behind the numbers and through excellent communication and presentation skills drive the development agenda in BO&D and business area Private. With strong leadership abilities you can be trusted to lead initiatives across the business unit and steer the Nordic processes.

• You are highly fluent in English and at least one Nordic language
• You have relevant academic/university degree
• Understanding value creation in insurance is highly valued
• Previous work experience in controlling, business development or analytics in insurance, finance, management consulting or similar is highly valued

In the same way that we place high demands on you as an employee, we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer. These are some of the benefits working at If:  

• An including work environment where everyone is welcome 
• Career- and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics 
• Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment  
• Possibility of hybrid workplace 
• Health promoting workplace with e.g. wellness allowance and various sports activities 
• Great insurance benefits  

Application deadline: Screening and interviewing will start immediately. However, deadline to apply is 3rd of February 2026

Work location: This role can be located in any of our main offices in Stockholm, Oslo, Ballerup, Espoo or Turku

Travelling: Some travelling in the Nordic countries is required.

For more information, please contact Head of Business Control Tommi Virtanen +358 40 8415793 on 23rd of January 2026 9-10am (CET) or 28th of January 2026 1-2pm (CET).