Financial Controller

Hyundai Motor UK Ltd.; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Wellness allowance

Extra vacation days

Annual bonus

Occupational pension

Enhanced insurance

Office refreshments

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Sweden seeks a Financial Controller to safeguard IFRS-compliant reporting, strengthen internal controls and provide reliable financial insight to the business. Based in Stockholm, you will own cross-functional finance projects and report to the Head of Finance.

You will lead monthly closings and statutory statements, support audits and tax compliance, and drive process improvements, automation and data quality across the finance function. Fluency in Swedish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial accounting, controlling, audit or a similar role.
• Strong accounting background with ownership of general ledger, closings and financial statements.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and Swedish accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with large ERP systems; SAP knowledge is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PowerPoint and Office suite knowledge.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and verbal.
• Experience from the automotive industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IFRS-compliant group reporting and accurate monthly submissions in line with group deadlines.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, including reconciliations and provisions.
• Prepare and coordinate statutory financial statements and support audits.
• Manage tax related topics and ensure compliance with new tax changes.
• Maintain effective financial controls, approval authorities and documentation.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting and analyze plan vs operational plan.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes and data quality.
• Plan and deliver finance-related and cross-functional projects from scope to handover.
• Validate accounting transactions and ensure that GL records are complete and accurate.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

SAP knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Swedish & English fluency

Cross-functional projects

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's or master's in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Financial Controller is a key member of the Hyundai Motor Sweden Finance team. The role safeguards accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting, maintains a strong accounting and internal-control environment and provides reliable financial insight to the business. The position will take ownership of cross-functional finance and business projects. The position is in Stockholm and reports to the Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure IFRS-compliant group reporting and accurate monthly submissions in line with group deadlines.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, including balance-sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and review of profit and loss accounts.
• Prepare and coordinate statutory financial statements and support the annual audit and other external reviews.
• Manage tax related topics and ensure compliances with new tax changes.
• Maintain effective financial controls, approval authorities and documentation and proactively address accounting or compliance risks.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting and perform analysis of business plan versus operational plan according to business plan.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes, data quality and ways of working.
• Plan and deliver finance-related and cross-functional projects from scope and business requirements through implementation, testing, documentation and handover.
• Validate accounting transactions and ensure that the general ledger and underlying records are complete, accurate and supported.

Required education, experience, and skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial accounting, controlling, audit or a similar role.
• Strong accounting background with hands-on ownership of general ledger, closings, balance-sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and Swedish accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing and maintaining finance, tax and audit documentation.
• Good understanding of internal controls, accounting governance and finance best practices.
• Experience with large ERP systems; SAP knowledge is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of PowerPoint and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional finance, system or process-improvement projects.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and verbal.
• Experience from the automotive industry is advantageous.

Desired competencies

• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving capability, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Accounting-first mindset combined with the ability to understand commercial and operational implications.
• Ability to translate complex accounting requirements into practical processes, controls and clear stakeholder guidance.
• Structured project-management approach, including prioritisation, ownership, risk awareness and disciplined follow-up.
• Well organised, proactive and able to meet time-critical deadlines in a changing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills across finance and non-finance functions.
• Collaborative, flexible and open-minded team player who can also work independently and challenge constructively.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to develop the role as the organisation and project portfolio evolve.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving capability, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Accounting-first mindset combined with the ability to understand commercial and operational implications.
• Ability to translate complex accounting requirements into practical processes, controls and clear stakeholder guidance.Structured project-management approach, including prioritisation, ownership, risk awareness and disciplined follow-up.
• Well organised, proactive and able to meet time-critical deadlines in a changing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills across finance and non-finance functions.
• Collaborative, flexible and open-minded team player who can also work independently and challenge constructively.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to develop the role as the organisation and project portfolio evolve.

Rewards and Benefits

• Culture: A role in an international company with great colleagues.
• Wellness Allowance: An annual wellness contribution to promote health and well-being.
• Additional Paid Leave: Five extra vacation days per year, in addition to the statutory holiday entitlement.
• Annual Bonus: Eligibility for a yearly performance-based bonus.
• Occupational Pension: A high-quality pension solution designed to ensure long-term financial stability.
• Enhanced Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive insurance that exceeds standard offerings.
• Office Refreshments: Enjoy fresh fruit, snacks, coffee, and tea available daily at the office.