Head of Finance BU TUBE EMEA

About Alleima

Alleima's core expertise lies in advanced materials technology. The company produces highly refined products from advanced stainless steel and industrial heating solutions. The materials used by Alleima play a crucial role in driving the energy transition, enhancing energy efficiency, and improving quality of life. This approach aligns seamlessly with the company’s strong commitment to sustainability, which is integrated into every aspect of their operations and commercial strategy.
Alleima is organized in three global divisions; Tube, Kanthal and Strip. Each has its own distinct products and end-market focus. The Group, with headquarters in Sandviken, Sweden and revenues of about SEK 20 billion in 2024, has more than 6,500 employees and customers in approximately 80 countries. Alleima was listed, after a carve out from Sandvik, on Nasdaq Stockholm on August 31, 2022 

About Alleima BU Tube EMEA

EMEA is the largest BU within the global Tube Division with 1,650 employees and BU sales accounting for more than 50% of Tube’s total turnover. BU EMEA has two production units (Primary and Sandviken Hot) and two distribution centers (Sandviken and Venlo NL). The BU has two sales organisations, one towards the Application Tubing segment and one towards the Long & piping product segment. The key customer segments are Industrial, Chemical & Petrochemical, Mining & Construction, Oil & Gas and Hydrogen & Renewables.

The role Head of Finance BU Tube EMEA

The Head of Finance will lead a team with functions for Business Control (3 FTEs plus 2 indirect), Indirect purchasing & spare part warehouse (45 FTEs), Risk Management (1 FTE) and Sales support & cash collection (15 FTEs).The Head of Finance will work closely with direct- and indirect purchasing, manufacturing, sales & marketing and other BU functions with forecasting, reporting and analysis, to support and guide business decisions. Another important task is to provide analysis and support to the Tube EMEA business in a proactive way to ensure that results and deliveries are in line with targets and strategic direction.

Furthermore, the role also means working as a liaison between finance and operations to drive operational efficiency, identify improvements ensuring profitability and cost efficiency. The Head of Finance is also responsible for leading the investment process within Tube EMEA. Another important role is to ensure compliance and monitor the Risk Management function since metal prices are a key financial component in the business. The Head of Finance BU Tube EMEA is part of the BU management team and reports directly to the BU Tube EMEA President Sofia Hansson.

Candidate Profile

The new Head of Finance BU Tube EMEA is a good team leader with experience from the industrial sector. A solid financial tool kit in combination with an understanding of and interest in industrial operations and technology is also valuable. A good communicator and relationship builder that can lead and develop the team and foster good stakeholder relations with different parts of the business. Analytical and strategic capacity as well as the ability to operate comfortably in an international environment is also important.

Valuable experience and competence for the position

• Successful team leadership experience
• Good financial understanding
• Experience from international industrial companies with a fully integrated supply chain
• Experience from operations, commercial and industrial processes etc
• Understanding of the raw materials- and metals sectors is a plus but not a must
• International experience
• Academic degree in Finance or Technology
• Fluency in English and Swedish

Leadership profile

• Results oriented team leader with high energy and a strong drive to succeed
• Good communicator and relationship builder
• Confident and balanced decision maker with a “down-to-earth” approach
• Strong in execution
• An analytical and strategic mind with the ability to see the big picture
• Commercial drive

Location

The HQ is in Sandviken which allows commuting from Stockholm / Mälardalen and nearby locations.

Why join Alleima?

At Alleima we are convinced that diversity and inclusion lead to a better workplace for our employees, our company, and our customers. We act daily based on our core values.

We care: We take pride in what we do. We care about our customers, our people, the environment, the communities in which we operate and the future we share.

We deliver: We deliver on our commitments, with a solution-oriented mindset, we enable our customers to be their very best: more efficient, profitable, and sustainable.

We evolve: We constantly evolve. Together we take the lead to advance materials, ambitions, industries, ourselves – and societies for the better.

Does this sound interesting? We welcome your application!
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2025-06-15.

If you have questions about the position or the process, please contact Jens Davidsson at [email protected]

Union contacts – Sweden

Maria Sundqvist, Akademikerföreningen, 070 651 73 81
Kjell-Åke Klockervold, Ledarna, 070 314 24 43
Mikael Larsson, Unionen, 070 307 30 48