Head of Group Internal Audit

Company Description

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.  

Group Internal Audit is an independent and objective function that evaluates, advises on, and follows up improvements concerning the effectiveness of Vattenfall’s risk management, internal controls, governance processes across the entire Group.

Group Internal Audit conducts internal audits and investigations with the aim of enhancing and adding value to Vattenfall’s operations. The department supports Vattenfall in achieving its objectives by applying a systematic approach to assess and provide recommendations for improvement.

Group Internal Audit reports its findings and recommendations to operational management, Group Executive Management, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Group Internal Audit operates with staff and activities based in Solna, Amsterdam, and Berlin.

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.  

Group Internal Audit is an independent and objective function that evaluates, advises on, and follows up improvements concerning the effectiveness of Vattenfall’s risk management, internal controls, governance processes across the entire Group.

Group Internal Audit conducts internal audits and investigations with the aim of enhancing and adding value to Vattenfall’s operations. The department supports Vattenfall in achieving its objectives by applying a systematic approach to assess and provide recommendations for improvement.

Group Internal Audit reports its findings and recommendations to operational management, Group Executive Management, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Group Internal Audit operates with staff and activities based in Solna, Amsterdam, and Berlin.

Job Description

As Head of Internal Audit, you will have overall responsibility for leading and developing Vattenfall’s internal audit function, including The Whistleblowing function. You will ensure that audits are conducted independently and objectively, and that operations are reviewed in a way that creates value and strengthens trust in the organisation.

You will design and implement a risk-based audit plan and evaluate the organisation’s internal governance, risk management, and control environment. The role includes presenting clear and constructive Audit reports including action plans and recommendations to senior management as well as the Board and following up to ensure that actions are implemented.

You will act as a key link between the Board/Audit Committee, executive management and operational management. You report directly to the Board and Audit Committee, and administratively to the CEO for Vattenfall. You will also collaborate with external auditors and other control and compliance functions.

Your responsibilities include promoting a strong culture of transparency, accountability, and ethics, and providing advisory support on matters related to risk, governance and internal control. You will also be responsible for quality assurance and the continuous development of internal audit practices in line with international standards.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you are likely to hold a degree in business or economics and have substantial leadership experience within an internal audit function, ideally in a complex and international organisation.

You are known for your high level of integrity, your ability to see the bigger picture and your genuine desire to help others succeed. You possess strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.

Your leadership style aligns with Vattenfall’s LEAD principles: Lead Yourself, Enable People, Accelerate Learning, and Drive Performance.

You are fluent in English and a strong command of Swedish will be beneficial.

Additional Information

In addition to helping shape the smart energy society of the future, we offer a varied and stimulating role with broad exposure across the organisation. At Vattenfall, we value a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible working arrangements, including the possibility to work from home when needed.

• We also provide a range of employee benefits, such as reduced working hours, favourable occupational pension schemes, parental leave top-ups, and more.
• Find out more about our benefits and what it’s like to work with us here:
• Life at Vattenfall | Vattenfall

This position is based in Solna, Sweden. As Group Internal Audit covers the entire Vattenfall Group, regular travel to other Vattenfall locations is required.

We look forward to receiving your application no later than 12 October 2025. Please note that selection and interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you not to wait until the final deadline. Applications are only accepted via our website.

For more information about the role, please contact recruiter Peter Blixter, peter.blixter@vattenfall.com. Please note that I will have limited access to email between 22–26 September. I appreciate your patience if my response is delayed

• Trade union representatives: Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipiletho (SEKO), Anders Bohlin (Unionen)
• All can be reached via Vattenfall’s switchboard: +46 8 739 50 00

Vattenfall is part of Sweden’s critical infrastructure, which means many of our positions are subject to security clearance. If this role is classified as such, a security screening will be carried out prior to employment, in accordance with the Swedish Security Protection Act.

We look forward to your application!