Financial controller

Blykalla; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Blykalla is seeking a finance professional to manage monthly closes, cash flow planning, and audits at our Stockholm office. You will own end-to-end accounting processes across group entities and act as a primary contact for our external accounting firm.

The role requires a degree in Finance or related field, 2–3 years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and fluency in Swedish and English. We value curious, independent thinkers who can explain numbers beyond the ledger.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2-3 years in accounting or financial control, ideally from an audit firm, an accounting firm, or a group with several legal entities.
• Comfortable owning a monthly close end to end and working independently against deadlines.
• Swedish and English, both working languages.

Responsibilities

• Run the monthly close across the Group's companies - reconciliations, accruals, and reporting packages that feed group consolidation.
• Be the day-to-day contact for our external accounting firm, coordinating bookkeeping across subsidiaries and ensuring correct close timing.
• Own cash flow and liquidity planning, including rolling forecasts and payment planning.
• Follow up actuals against budget, analyze variances, and explain numbers to project managers.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and annual reporting with auditors.
• Perform and document internal controls and strengthen routines as we scale.
• Act as a go-to person for finance questions across the organization.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Finance degree

Economics degree

Industrial Engineering

Equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

What we do at Blykalla

Blykalla is a global leader in advanced nuclear technology, commercialising the next generation of clean, reliable energy through its lead-cooled reactor, the SEALER. By combining decades of specialised research with world-class partners, Blykalla is building the backbone of the global AI and industrial economy. For more information, visit https://www.blykalla.com.

What you'll get to do

• Run the monthly close across the Group's companies - reconciliations, accruals, and reporting packages that feed group consolidation.

• Be the day-to-day contact for our external accounting firm, coordinating bookkeeping across subsidiaries and making sure each close lands on time and in the right format.

• Own cash flow and liquidity planning, including rolling forecasts and payment planning.

• Follow up actuals against budget, analyze variances, and be the first point of contact for project managers who need to understand their numbers.

• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and annual reporting, and work with our auditors on the schedules they request.

• Perform and document internal controls, and help strengthen the routines behind them as we scale.

• Act as a go-to person for finance questions across the organization.

Who you'll get to work with

You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. We value personnel chemistry and strive to create a workplace where you enjoy coming to. There are, however, a few things that we think will help you succeed in this role;

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.

• 2-3 years in accounting or financial control, ideally from an audit firm, an accounting firm, or a group with several legal entities.

• Comfortable owning a monthly close end to end and working independently against deadlines.

• Curious about the business, not only the ledger - you want to understand why a number moved, not just that it did.

• Strong in Excel, and quick to find your way in new systems.

• Swedish and English, both working languages.

• Communicative and collaborative - you create clarity and trust across teams.

• Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus.

Meritorious skills:

• Experience from a fast-growing, international, or project-driven organization.

Location

The position is based at our office in Stockholm.

So, what do you think?

Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of revolutionizing nuclear power. Join our team as XXX and help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product. This is something we value deeply, and we encourage everyone to be a part of changing the way the world thinks about power supply!

Reference & Background Checks

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates. We may also conduct reference checks to gain a well-rounded understanding of your professional experience, performance, and ways of working. This includes both references provided by you and, where relevant, conversations with other professional contacts who have worked closely with you. We strive to be transparent about our reference-checking process and handle all personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Any additional references will be sought with professional judgment and only when considered relevant to the role.

Salary Range: SEK 43 000 - 50 000/ month, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with our internal salary framework and growth potential in the role.

Note on AI Use: Blykalla may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.