Director Data Governance & Management
Arbetsgivare / Ort:Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag / Göteborg
Omfattning / Varaktighet:Vanlig anställning / Tills vidare
Lönetyp: Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön
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Publicerad: 2026-10-01
Källa: Arbetsförmedlingen
Om jobbet
Group Finance contributes to realizing the vision of the Volvo Group by developing and providing a wide range of expert services from financial planning to accounting, business controlling, M&As, financial reporting and investor relations. With Volvo Group Finance you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Job description:Are you passionate about turning data into a strategic asset and driving transparency, quality, and trust across Finance? Do you thrive on shaping governance, influencing stakeholders, and enabling data-driven decision-making?
We are looking for a Director Data Governance & Management to join FCA Digital & IT. In this role, you will define and drive the FCA Data Governance strategy, operating model, and roadmap, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and quality of data across the organization. You will collaborate with business, process, and enterprise stakeholders to strengthen governance, improve data maturity, and maximize the value and trust of data.
Financial Control & Accounting (FCA) is a global finance organization in Group Finance responsible for securing finance and tax compliance, accounting and financial reporting for most Business Areas, Truck Divisions, and Group Functions in Volvo Group. FCA also hosts our Global Competence Center Finance providing qualitative, process efficient, automated finance deliveries. We are a truly global organization with around 1400 highly professional colleagues in more than 50 countries, closely integrated with local business operations.
Our mission is to secure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance for the Volvo Group. We aspire to lead in finance and compliance through excellence and innovation.
Job Description
- Define and own the FCA Finance Data Governance & Management Strategy and Roadmap
- Establish and govern the FCA operating model for Finance Data Governance,
- Leverage Enterprise policies, standards, principles and capabilities
- Represent FCA in relevant Group governance boards, steering committees and forums
- Drive end-to-end Finance process excellence through a data-driven perspective
- Define and maintain common business definitions, standards and terminology
- Drive the FCA Data Quality Framework
- Ensure effective Data Owner- and Stewardship practices across FCA processes and organizations
- Secure compliance with regulatory, risk and internal control requirements
- Ensure transparency and trust in Finance data to maximize business value from data through insights, analytics and AI
- Enable effective management of Finance data throughout its lifecycle, including lineage, retention and accessibility requirements
- Drive data maturity across FCA through awareness, training and change management
- Collaborate with Group Finance Business Office, Tax, Regions, Global Competence Center Process Organizations, VPS network and Digital Technology & Operations (DTO)
Qualifications and Experience
Required Experience
10-15 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Finance Transformation, Business Process Management, Enterprise Data Management, or related disciplines
Proven track record of defining and implementing data governance frameworks, operating models
Experience establishing data ownership, stewardship, and data quality practices within large and complex organizations
Experience working with Finance processes and business data across multiple functions and organization
Experience influencing senior leadership and driving alignment across multiple organizational units
Preferred Background
Experience from Shared Services, Global Business Services
Background in management consulting, enterprise transformation, or governance-related leadership roles
Experience supporting ERP transformation programs, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
Experience working with enterprise data organizations, data offices, or Chief Data Officer functions
Experience collaborating with regulatory, risk, compliance, audit, and internal control functions
Knowledge Areas
Data Governance frameworks and operating models
Data Quality Management
Data Ownership and Stewardship
Analytics & AI
Finance data domains and processes
Record-to-Report (R2R)
Purchase-to-Pay (P2P)
Order-to-Cash (O2C)
Data Privacy and regulatory requirements
Analytics, business intelligence, and AI enablement
Data-driven decision-making and performance management
Profile
Strategic and business oriented
Strong governance mindset but still pragmatic
Able to establish trust and alignment across Finance, Digital & IT, Tax, Group Functions, Regions, and Shared Services
Excellent communicator who can translate complex data topics into clear business outcomes.
Change leader who can foster a strong data culture and increase data maturity across the organization
For more information please contact:
Joakim Scholtz, VP FCA Digital & IT, joakim.scholtz@volvo.com
Katrina Munro, Director HR FCA, katrina.munro@volvo.com
Last application date is October 18, 2026.
As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Arbetsgivare
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag
41756 Göteborg
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