Controller

Kognic AB; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Office events

Job summary

Kognic AB in Gothenburg is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead financial reporting and analysis for a 12-month parental leave cover. In this dynamic role, you will ensure high-quality financial reporting and support budget follow-ups.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of financial controlling experience, advanced skills in Excel, and fluency in Swedish and English. A hybrid work model, team events, and health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in financial controlling or relevant field.
• Proven ability to analyze large data sets efficiently.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate monthly closings and financial reporting.
• Drive analysis and support decision-making with insights.
• Manage consolidation and quality assurance of financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Education

BSc or MSc in Finance, Economics, or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Kognic is on a mission to make everything that moves autonomous.

Kognic helps car manufacturers & suppliers develop self-driving vehicles. Our software merges and visualizes sensor data from vehicles that is analyzed and labeled by people, turning raw data into valuable input for autonomous machines. Join our Finance team as a hands‑on Controller, leading reporting, analysis, and process improvements in a fast‑growing, international scale‑up.

The Role

We’re looking for a broad, hands‑on Controller to join our Finance department for a 12‑month parental leave substitution, starting in late August/early September.

In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of accounting and business controlling in a fast-moving, high‑growth environment. You’ll help ensure high‑quality financial reporting for Sweden and our smaller international subsidiaries.

What you’ll do

• Lead accurate monthly closings and deliver clear financial reporting.
• Drive analysis and support decision‑making with insights.
• Lead the annual report process and maintain strong internal controls and policies.
• Support budget follow‑ups and forecasting across departments, with a strong focus on cost control.
• Manage consolidation and quality assurance of the group’s financial statements.
• Help standardize internal processes and coordinate with external accounting firms for subsidiaries.
• Act as a subject matter expert and support the organization in financial processes.

How we work

We’re a small team that helps each other and shares knowledge, with room to grow into new areas. You’ll report to the VP of Finance and work closely with our Accountant and another Controller. We’re looking for someone who’s positive, adaptable, and thrives in a scale‑up where things change quickly, someone who takes ownership and naturally spots opportunities to improve.

We are looking for you!

We are looking for an analytical professional who takes great pride in the accuracy of their work and possesses a sharp eye for detail. You are a natural collaborator with the communication skills required to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders across the organization. You thrive in a role that demands both high‑level strategic thinking and hands‑on operational excellence, and you are comfortable navigating a fast‑paced environment where your expertise directly supports business growth.

To be successful in this role, we believe you have:

• Education: A BSc or MSc in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in financial controlling or a similar relevant field.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, with a proven ability to analyze and summarize large data sets efficiently.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Solid experience in cash flow forecasting (short‑and long‑term), group consolidation, and year‑end closings (K3).
• Decision Support: A track record of creating monthly reports and providing the documentation necessary to guide internal business decisions.
• Language Skills: Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
• Meritorious: Experience in leveraging AI tools to simplify and automate financial processes.

Why Kognic?

We are in it to win and have a lot of fun while doing it! To be part of Kognic is to be part of a purpose‑driven company with strong values where we, together, create what Kognic will be tomorrow. Besides working with around 100 talented and humble people from many different nationalities in a fun and creative environment, we also offer many other great benefits!

• Working in the exciting field of AI and playing an important part in the world’s next great technological leap.
• A hybrid work model and an employer that prioritises life‑work balance.
• Lots of team and office events, great health benefits, order your own computer, and place your own pension, to name a few.