Global Group Accounting & Control Leader

Abion; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,900,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abion is seeking a hands-on Head of Group Accounting to lead the accounting and control function across Sweden and the UK. You will own the integrity of financial reporting and build scalable processes to support growth, while reporting to the Group CFO in Gothenburg.

You will drive end-to-end monthly close, consolidations, audits, tax compliance and treasury activities, shaping a high-performing global team and partnering with the CFO on performance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience, including audit or Big Four.
• Leadership experience in Group Accounting or Financial Control within an international, multi-entity business.
• Strong IFRS, consolidation and local GAAP expertise.
• Fluency in English and Swedish is instrumental.

Responsibilities

• Own Group consolidation, reporting and the end-to-end monthly close.
• Safeguard balance-sheet integrity, accounting policies and internal controls.
• Lead statutory reporting, audits and tax compliance across entities.
• Manage treasury operations and support liquidity forecasting.
• Lead acquisition accounting and integrate new entities into Group reporting.
• Drive ERP harmonisation, automation and AI initiatives within Finance.
• Develop a high-performing international team with clear accountability.
• Act as a trusted partner to the CFO on performance, risk and quality of earnings.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS knowledge

Consolidation

Communication

Automation/AI awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Abion is seeking a hands-on Head of Group Accounting to lead the accounting and control function across Sweden and the UK. You will own the integrity of financial reporting and build scalable processes to support growth, while reporting to the Group CFO in Gothenburg.

You will drive end-to-end monthly close, consolidations, audits, tax compliance and treasury activities, shaping a high-performing global team and partnering with the CFO on performance and risk management.