Financial Controller

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems; Landskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems in Sweden seeks a Financial Controller for the Emerging Markets Finance team. You will support internal control, financial reporting, and KPI follow-up across multiple countries, partnering with the Finance Director and regional managers.

Based in Landskrona/Malmö, your role includes governance, risk management, and improving financial processes. The successful candidate has a university degree in Accounting or Finance, several years in a multinational or audit

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance; several years in a multinational company or auditing firm.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and internal control frameworks.
• Experience in financial reporting, compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal control and governance across Emerging Markets.
• Support financial reporting, KPI follow-up and financial analysis.
• Partner with Finance Director and regional/local finance teams globally.
• Lead in training on internal controls and development of templates/guidance.
• Support audits, balance sheet reviews and issues follow-up.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Internal control

Financial reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is looking for a Financial Controller to join the Emerging Markets Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a truly international environment, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple countries and regions. As part of one of the world's leading access solutions companies, you will play an important role in supporting internal and financial control, driving continuous improvements, and contributing to the growth of a dynamic and evolving business.

What you would do as our Financial Controller

This role plays an important part in internal control and governance across Emerging Markets. You will work with internal control and compliance while partnering closely with the business and supporting our entities around the world. You will support the Finance Director for Emerging Markets, Regional Controllers, local Finance Managers, and other business functions across the Business Area. The role also includes contributing to financial reporting, KPI follow-up, and financial analysis.

As Financial Controller, you will be part of the Emerging Markets Finance team and report to Jacob, Finance Director Emerging Markets. The position is based in Landskrona/Malmö.

You would also:

• Coordinate the legal review process for all legal entities within BSP, helping to ensure compliance with internal control requirements (RACM), local statutory regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Provide support on technical accounting matters and financial reporting. Guide reporting activities in accordance with the ASSA ABLOY Accounting and Reporting Manual. Review and challenge accounting estimates, accruals, and provisions.
• Take the lead in spreading best practices and contribute to training activities within internal control. Develop templates and practical implementation guidance, conduct control testing and evaluate the effectiveness of key controls. Identify risks and propose mitigation actions.
• Participate in projects across Emerging Markets, such as the implementation of the General Authorization Matrix and ICSA reporting. Support internal audits, balance sheet reviews, and follow up on identified issues.
• Support onboarding activities for newly acquired businesses and Finance Managers in matters related to internal control.

The skills and experience you need

We believe you hold a university degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, and have gained a few years of relevant experience from a multinational company and/or an auditing firm. You have a solid understanding of IFRS and internal control frameworks, as well as experience in financial reporting, compliance, and risk management. To succeed in the role, you are comfortable building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders across different functions and countries. You communicate confidently in English, both verbally and in writing, and combine strong analytical skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.

You are analytical and business-oriented and comfortable working in an international environment, have a structured approach to your work, and are motivated by improvement and creating value through strong financial processes.

As a person, you are proactive, curious, and eager to learn. You take ownership of your responsibilities, have a structured way of working. You combine strong analytical skills with a hands-on approach and are motivated by continuous improvement and creating value through strong financial processes.