Finance Transformation Lead

Needo Recruitment Sthlm AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Wellness allowance SEK 3,000

Additional days off on major holidays

Job summary

Kustom, Stockholm-based, seeks a Finance Transformation Lead to modernize and automate the finance function across month-end close, AP, AR, and governance. You will bridge financial operations with digital development, driving scalable, well-controlled processes in a fast-growing business.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, partner with Finance, Operations and Technology, and push for data quality, reporting capabilities and stronger internal controls, while staying hands-on when needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 3-6 years of experience in operational accounting
• Experience driving finance transformation and process improvements
• Experience working in a modern ERP environment
• Proven ability to streamline financial processes and strengthen internal controls
• Professional proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization and automation of core finance processes
• Drive process improvements and standardization across accounting and reporting
• Improve month-end close efficiency and strengthen internal controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve data quality and reporting capabilities
• Identify, evaluate and implement digital finance solutions together with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Operational accounting

Finance transformation

ERP systems

Process optimization

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Do you enjoy transforming complex accounting processes into clear, automated and well-controlled flows? Are you excited to build a modern finance backbone, from month-end close to ERP configuration, that scales with a fast-growing business? Then the role as Finance Transformation Lead at Kustom could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About Kustom

Kustom, formerly known as Klarna Checkout (KCO), is the Nordic market leader in digital checkout solutions. Today, we support over 24,000 merchants across more than 170 countries, providing a streamlined checkout experience. We offer localized solutions in 18 markets, tailored to specific languages, currencies and payment methods. No matter where businesses operate, we deliver a checkout experience that meets the needs of both merchants and shoppers, driving growth globally.

The Role as Finance Transformation Lead

As Finance Transformation Lead, you will play a key role in building a faster, smarter and more reliable finance function. You will lead cross-functional initiatives that modernize and automate finance processes, creating scalable solutions that support the company's continued growth.

The role spans the entire finance process, from accelerating the month-end close and improving accounts payable and receivable processes to strengthening financial controls, governance and reporting. While your primary focus will be driving transformation, you will also work hands‑on with operational accounting when needed, giving you a solid understanding of current processes and ensuring that improvements are practical and sustainable.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations and Technology, acting as the bridge between financial operations and digital development.

Things you’ll be doing

• Lead modernization and automation of core finance processes
• Drive process improvements and standardization across accounting and reporting
• Improve month-end close efficiency and strengthen internal controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve data quality and reporting capabilities
• Identify, evaluate and implement digital finance solutions together with internal and external stakeholders

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation combined with a genuine interest in finance transformation and process improvement. You enjoy challenging existing ways of working and are motivated by creating efficient, scalable and well-controlled processes.

As a person, you are analytical, structured and proactive. You thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities can shift, and you are comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across different functions. Your ability to balance operational understanding with a strategic mindset enables you to drive improvements that create long-term business value.

Skills and experience you’ll need

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 3-6 years of experience in operational accounting
• Experience driving finance transformation and process improvements
• Experience working in a modern ERP environment
• Proven ability to streamline financial processes and strengthen internal controls
• Professional proficiency in English

Meritorious

• Experience from fast-growing or scale-up organizations
• Experience working with NetSuite

Benefits at Kustom

At Kustom, you'll join an ambitious and collaborative company where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future finance function while continuing to grow professionally. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes a robust pension plan, comprehensive health insurance, an annual wellness allowance of SEK 3,000, additional days off when major holidays fall on weekends, and continuous learning and development opportunities.

Other information

Start: By agreement

Extent: Full-time, 100%

Location: Stockholm

About your application

Does the role as Finance Transformation Lead sound like the right opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application!