Financial Controller needed!

Perido AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Perido AB in Stockholm is seeking a Financial Controller to join a Swedish industrial company developing green iron and steel using green hydrogen. The role focuses on qualified accounting, financial control, and process improvements, with the ERP implementation running in parallel.

You will manage month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT reporting, and asset management, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance internal controls and reporting quality. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial control or a related finance role.
• Strong knowledge of Swedish GAAP/K3.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations, intercompany transactions, VAT, CAPEX and fixed assets.
• Experience from an industrial environment, preferably production, inventory or logistics.
• Experience with ERP implementations (a plus).
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and month-end closing.
• Perform balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Handle VAT reporting.
• Manage CAPEX, fixed assets and accounting classification.
• Contribute to ERP implementation, experience in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is preferred.
• Develop and document processes and internal controls.
• Support audits and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

Financial accounting

Intercompany reconciliations

VAT reporting

ERP implementations

English proficiency

Education

Swedish GAAP/K3 knowledge

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud

Job description

About the position

We at Perido are now looking for a Financial Controller to our client, a Swedish industrial company developing large-scale production of green iron and steel using green hydrogen and renewable energy, with the aim of significantly reducing the steel industry’s carbon emissions. The position is based in Stockholm.

Your daily tasks

The role combines qualified accounting, financial control, process development and ERP implementation. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation and play an important part in ensuring accurate financial reporting while contributing to improved processes and internal controls. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a changing environment and who can combine attention to detail with a broader business perspective.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and month-end closing
• Perform balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Handle VAT reporting
• Manage CAPEX, fixed assets and accounting classification
• Contribute to ERP implementation, experience in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is preferred
• Develop and document processes and internal controls
• Support audits and statutory reporting
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation

Your characteristics

To succeed in this role, you are structured, proactive and solution-oriented. You take ownership of your responsibilities and have a strong attention to detail, while also being able to understand the bigger business picture. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are motivated by improving processes and finding effective solutions.

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity? We look forward to reading your application!

In this recruitment process, we only accept applications written in English.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial control or a related finance role
• Strong knowledge of Swedish GAAP/K3
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations, intercompany transactions, VAT, CAPEX and fixed assets
• Experience from an industrial environment, preferably production, inventory or logistics
• Experience with ERP implementations (a plus)
• Excellent spoken and written English

Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. With us, you will find a wide variety of assignments, where you can either be employed directly by a company or work as a consultant through Perido. We are one of Sweden’s largest consulting firms for professionals, which gives you many opportunities. As a consultant, you become an important part of our organization and contribute your expertise within our clients’ organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/

You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, you are welcome to contact us at [e-mail]. Please always include the position reference number 35987 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your application status or disclose the client company if it is not stated in the job advertisement.