Finance Manager to Öhlins Group

Gazella AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Öhlins Group seeks a Finance Manager to take overall responsibility for accounting and financial reporting across the Group. The role combines hands-on work with leadership, directing the finance function and a high-performing team.

You will collaborate with the CFO and management, ensure high-quality closings and compliance, and drive improvements in processes and automation in an international environment. Based at headquarters in Upplands Väsby.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience leading an accounting function.
• Extensive knowledge of Swedish K3 standards and regulatory reporting.
• Experience preparing annual reports for Swedish entities.
• Experience with group accounting and consolidation.
• Strong systems proficiency and process improvement focus.
• International experience is a plus.
• Fluency in Swedish and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and reporting for the Group (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, reports and forecasts per GAAP and regs.
• Lead Swedish GAAP (K3) statutory reporting and local requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Collaborate with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning teams.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Manage relations with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and industry trends.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Accounting leadership

K3 accounting standards

Group accounting & consolidation

GAAP reporting

Regulatory reporting

Auditing background (Big Four)

Bilingual Swedish/English

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Job description

Do you want to take on a key role in a world-leading technology company with one of Sweden’s strongest brands in motorsport and premium vehicles? Do you thrive at the intersection of operational accounting, group reporting, and leadership? Then the role as Finance Manager at Öhlins could be the next step in your career.

Öhlins is in an exciting phase where the focus on business performance, cash flow, and financial governance is greater than ever. We are now looking for a Finance Manager who wants to help develop the finance function in an international environment.

As Finance Manager, you will have overall responsibility for accounting and financial reporting across the Group. This is a central role within the organization, involving close collaboration with the CFO, management team, and colleagues in our international subsidiaries. You will be responsible for ensuring high quality in accounting, financial closings, and reporting while leading a high-performing finance team. The role combines hands-on operational work with leadership responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to influence processes, ways of working, and the continued development of the finance function.

The position is based at the headquarters in Upplands Väsby and reports directly to the CFO.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for all accounting and reporting, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and external reports
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports and forecasts in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary internal expert on Swedish GAAP (K3), statutory reporting and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop, structure and maintain accounting department procedures and internal controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and strategic planning
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and regulators
• Stay up to date on accounting standards, regulations and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices
• Lead and develop the accounting team and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.

Qualifications

We believe you have:

• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Approximately 7-10 years of experience in accounting and finance
• Experience managing or leading an accounting function
• Extensive knowledge of K3 accounting standards, annual reporting, and Swedish regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated experience preparing annual reports for Swedish legal entities
• Experience with group accounting and consolidation
• Strong systems proficiency and an interest in efficient processes
• Experience from an international organization is considered an advantage
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken as communication and documentation take place in both languages

If you have a background in auditing, preferably with a Big Four firm, we consider that particularly interesting.

Personal Attributes

To succeed in this role, you are a confident and down-to-earth professional who enjoys collaboration and building long-term relationships. You are a natural team player who builds trust across the organization and works effectively both with your team and with other functions within the business. You are structured, detail-oriented, and quality-focused, with strong analytical skills and sound business acumen. You are confident in your accounting expertise, able to balance attention to detail with a holistic perspective, and motivated by developing both people and processes to create sustainable improvements and results.

About Öhlins Group

Passion, Performance, Perfection — this is the Öhlins way. Our passion for innovation and state-of-the-art technology is the driving force in our search for the next generation of advanced suspension technology. Öhlins has been a cornerstone of the motorsport, motorcycle, and automotive industries for over 45 years. Since day one, our focus has been on delivering high-quality products, service, and support—from the MotoGP circuit to national and local racing events—in over 50 distributing countries. We supply the aftermarket, OEM partners, and teams with high-end suspension technology, and strive to exceed the expectations of our customers around the world.