FINANCE MANAGER TO EXPLORE THE NORTH

Northworks in Sweden AB; Pajala kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Northworks in Sweden AB is seeking a Finance Manager for Explore The North, focusing on hospitality in Swedish and Finnish Lapland. This role involves financial strategy, budgeting, and cash management to support operational growth.

The ideal candidate will have substantial finance experience, preferably in hospitality, with expertise in Swedish and Finnish financial systems. Flexible work options are available, including remote work.

Qualifications

• Previous work within finance with good references.
• Relevant experience in finance and management, preferably within hotels or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of both Swedish and Finnish financial environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash management, investments, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure cash flow aligns with operations.
• Implement best practices for fiscal management and workflows.
• Comply with financial legislation.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Cash management

Knowledge of Swedish and Finnish financial environments

Job description

We are looking for a FINANCE MANAGER TO EXPLORE THE NORTH

Explore The North is a fast‑growing hospitality group operating a unique portfolio of lodges and hotels in Swedish and Finnish Lapland. The company focuses on authentic Arctic experiences, combining accommodation, gastronomy, activities and nature‑based hospitality in some of the most spectacular regions of Northern Scandinavia.

The portfolio currently consists of eight distinctive lodges and hotels:

• Kaamos Lodge
• Lapland View Lodge
• Pinetree Lodge
• Arctic River Lodge
• Grand Arctic Resort
• Matarengi Lodge
• Aurora Mountain Lodge
• Valkea Lodge
• Northworks – the back‑office unit that manages all administrative tasks for the group.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility, directly or through your team, for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs.
• Coordinate the development of annual operating, capital and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same.
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day‑to‑day accounting, recording, reporting and internal‑control activities.
• Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well‑controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross‑team communications and workflows.
• Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action.

What You Will Get From Us

• Be part of a great team where things can become reality and enjoy a flexible work situation that allows working from distance or from one of our offices.
• Play a key role in ensuring Explore The North continues to grow in a healthy manner.
• Take important decisions together with the CEO and the board and use your skills to implement them in daily operations.

Essential Requirements

• Previous work within finance with good references.
• Relevant experience in finance and management, preferably within hotels or hospitality (though not mandatory).
• Strong understanding of both Swedish and Finnish financial environments.

Desirable Requirements

• Hotel and travel industry knowledge.

Location and Employment

Employed by our Swedish company. Work can be performed at one of our locations or remotely from home.

About the Role

The role is ideal for someone who wants to combine professional finance leadership with the development of a unique hotel portfolio in one of Europe’s most extraordinary regions.

Application

Send your CV and cover letter to: [e-mail]