Financial Controller

AAK AB; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

AAK AB in Malmö, Sweden is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee local financial management. You will ensure accuracy in financial reporting, support consolidation processes, and lead financial projects. This role demands 5-7 years of experience in finance along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Fluency in Swedish and English is essential, and experience with ERP systems like SAP or consolidation software is advantageous. Make a significant impact on both local and group financial performance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial controlling.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide insights.
• Experience with consolidation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting for a subsidiary.
• Support group consolidation and analyze financial results.
• Manage external audits and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

IFRS knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems like SAP

Consolidation systems like AARO

Job description

Location: Malmö, Sweden.

About the role

Are you a driven, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys combining hands‑on financial control with a strategic Group Finance perspective? At AAK, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of our financial reporting while contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes across a global organization.

As Financial Controller, you will be a vital contributor to the Group consolidation process, working closely with colleagues across the business to support financial reporting excellence and informed decision‑making. At the same time, you will take ownership of the financial management of one of our Swedish subsidiaries, oversee everything from month‑end close and statutory reporting to tax compliance, payments, and internal financing matters. You will also take on projects within the finance space, such as tax projects, working closely with external advisors and peers around the world. This is a new role that provides an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative international environment, is ready for the next step in taking responsibility, and wants to make a visible impact on both local operations and Group‑wide financial performance. This role reports into Head of Financial Control.

Responsibilities

Group Accounting

• Support the Group consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliation of reporting packages.
• Analyze Group financial results, investigate variances, and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of interim and annual reports.
• Guide local finance teams on reporting requirements and compliance with Group accounting policies.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of accounting policies, reporting processes, and finance projects.
• Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Monitor IFRS developments and regulatory changes, assessing their impact on Group reporting.

Subsidiary Controlling

• Hold full responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting of a Swedish holding company.
• Manage bookkeeping, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in line with IFRS and local regulations.
• Review and analyze financial performance and balance sheet positions.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate year‑end closing activities.
• Manage external audit processes and tax matters, including filings and advisor coordination.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Financial Projects – Tax

• Drive and implement global transfer pricing projects in collaboration with the Head of Financial Control and external advisors.
• Support and lead Group‑wide tax and legal entity structure projects.

About you

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5‑7 years of relevant experience within accounting, financial controlling, Group reporting, tax, or similar areas, preferably gained in a global public company environment.
• Solid foundation in accounting principles, financial closing processes, and financial analysis, combined with good knowledge of IFRS.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights and reporting.
• High attention to detail, combined with a pragmatic mindset and the ability to prioritize effectively under time pressure.
• Experience with consolidation systems such as AARO Systems, Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, or IBM Cognos, as well as ERP systems such as SAP is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills are required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

EEO Statement

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of applicants in its programs and activities, or employment and application for employment.