Karo Healthcare is a fast-growing European consumer healthcare company with a wide and diverse portfolio of well-known brands spanning seven categories including medical products. We are committed to empowering people to make smart, everyday healthcare decisions and are on a journey to achieve a €1 billion leadership position in the European consumer health market.
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Global Operations Controller to join our team. This role will be pivotal in driving financial control, cost efficiency, and insightful analysis within our supply chain operations. The Senior Operations Controller will collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to ensure financial discipline and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities- Lead financial controlling activities related to supply chain operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Act a business partner to the COO and the operations team to provide financial transparency and support decision making.
- Analyse supply chain costs and performance metrics to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Partner with Procurement and Logistics teams to monitor supplier contracts and logistics spending.
- Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards to provide insights and support decision-making.
- Manage month-end closing activities related to supply chain costing and inventory valuation.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support management reporting, including preparation of presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial performance within the supply chain.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant controlling experience in supply chain or logistics environments, including manufacturing and FMCG or consumer healthcare settings.
- Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and managing month-end close within operations controlling.
- Experience with supplier and logistics cost control in procurement, inventory-heavy, or broader operations environments.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience partnering with C-level or senior finance stakeholders and working closely with procurement, logistics, or broader operations leadership.
- Fluent in English.
- Eligible to work in Sweden, Poland, the United Kingdom, Germany, or Lithuania.
Benefits
Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
- Flexible schedule and life work balance
- Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
- Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
- Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
Karo Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.
Skills Required
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in financial controlling, business partnering, or similar roles within supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing sectors
- Five or more years of relevant controlling experience in supply chain or logistics environments
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, IFS) and advanced Excel skills
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control within complex supply chain environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a proactive approach
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
What We Do
Karo Healthcare delivers smart choices for everyday healthcare. We own and commercialise branded, original over-the-counter products and prescription medicines across a range of everyday categories, including intimate health; skin health; digestive health, foot health; pain, cough and cold; wellness; and specialty products. Our products are available in more than 90 countries and sold through pharmacies, retailers and via healthcare providers. We have our own sales organisation in more than 10 European countries, with the Nordic region as our core market. Karo Healthcare is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and owned by EQT Partners since 2019.
