Group Financial Controller

Lindab Group; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindab Group is seeking a Group Financial Controller to strengthen the Group Finance function in Malmö. You will lead reporting and consolidation, support financial integration of acquisitions, and drive governance improvements across the organization.

Based in Malmö with interactions at headquarters, you will report to the Group Finance Manager and collaborate with regional and local finance teams to ensure IFRS compliance and high-quality financial disclosure.

Qualifications

• Experience in Group accounting and consolidation processes.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS reporting standards and policies.
• Ability to coordinate with regional finance teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the Group, including IFRS consolidation.
• Ensure high-quality, consistent, and compliant financial reporting across the Group.
• Oversee onboarding of acquired entities and alignment with Group policies.
• Develop reporting instructions and documentation for governance.
• Improve internal controls, processes, and closing routines.
• Collaborate with regional controllers and local finance teams.
• Drive finance development projects focusing on standardization and automation.

Skills

Group accounting

Consolidation

IFRS reporting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Following several years of growth and acquisitions, Lindab is strengthening its Group Finance function. We are looking for a Group Financial Controller who wants to play a key role in reporting and consolidation while contributing to the continued development of finance processes, governance and integration activities across the organization.

About the role

You will be part of Lindab's Group Finance team and work closely with regional finance teams, local controllers, and other Group functions.

As Group Financial Controller, you will play a central role in the Group's reporting and consolidation process while contributing to continuous improvements within Group Finance. You will also be involved in the financial integration of newly acquired companies and support initiatives related to governance, standardization, and process efficiency.

In this role, you will report to Ingrid Petersson, Group Finance Manager. The position is based at our office in Malmö, with regular interaction and presence at our headquarters in Grevie.

Your responsibilities

Key focus areas in the role include Group reporting and consolidation, financial integration of acquisitions, process improvements, and strengthening governance and internal controls.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for the Group in accordance with IFRS, including consolidation of financial information from subsidiaries
• Ensuring high quality, consistency, and compliance in financial reporting across the Group
• Leading and supporting the financial onboarding of acquired entities, ensuring alignment with Group accounting policies and IFRS reporting requirements
• Developing reporting instructions and relevant documentation
• Continuously developing and optimizing internal routines, processes, and closing procedures
• Contributing to the development of internal controls and governance within Group reporting
• Supporting, guiding, and working closely with Regional Controllers and local finance teams across the Group
• Working closely with finance teams across the Group on reporting, governance, integration and process improvement initiatives.
• Driving and participating in finance development projects focused on efficiency, standardization, digitalization, and automation

What Lindab offers

You will be part of a collaborative and knowledgeable finance organization where professionalism, trust, and long-term thinking are highly valued. The role offers broad exposure across the Group and close interaction with finance stakeholders in multiple countries.

We offer you the opportunity to join a market-leading company with attractive employment conditions and strong development opportunities. You will work closely with finance teams across multiple countries while contributing to high-quality reporting, structure and continuous improvements. Together, we create a caring and sustainable workplace that we are proud of.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest and several years of experience in Group accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting. You have knowledge of IFRS and hands‑on experience in Group consolidation. Experience from a listed company and an acquisition‑driven environment is considered an advantage. You hold a university degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. You are fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

As a person you are comfortable taking ownership of core finance processes and enjoy working in a role that combines technical accounting expertise with collaboration, structure and continuous improvement. You have a strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions and geographies. You appreciate working in a specialist role where quality, reliability and professional expertise are highly valued.

Application

In this recruitment Lindab Group collaborates with Mpya Finance.

If you have any questions regarding the role or the recruitment process, you are warmly welcome to contact Mpya Finance, Amelie Rijpma, [phone], [e-mail] or Kristina Bennet [phone], [e-mail].