Group Financial Controller

Speria; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Speria is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead group consolidation, governance, statutory reporting, tax, treasury, and audit coordination across an international organization.

The role centers on building scalable processes, driving financial transparency, and partnering with senior leadership across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in group accounting, financial control, or corporate finance leadership.
• Strong IFRS and multinational group consolidation expertise.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements in complex global orgs.
• Proven experience managing external audits, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong governance, internal controls, and policy development.
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across countries and functions.
• Self-starter, independent, and process-improvement minded.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation.
• Prepare IFRS-conformed consolidated financial statements.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Partner with local finance teams for timely reporting.
• Coordinate external audits and audit activities globally.
• Own group accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies across entities.
• Support leadership with reporting and board materials.
• Oversee group tax compliance and transfer pricing initiatives.
• Manage treasury, liquidity planning, and cash flow reporting.
• Support M&A accounting and legal entity management.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement in reporting.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Group consolidation

Audit management

Financial governance

Stakeholder influence

Cross-country collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Job description

At Speria, we are transforming the future of food systems by connecting data, technology, and insights to smarter, more sustainable operations across the global food supply chain. By turning real-time data into actionable intelligence, we help customers and partners drive efficiency, predictability, and long-term impact in mission-critical environments.

We are building a modern, international organization focused on delivering transparency, operational excellence, and scalable growth. As we continue our transformation, finance plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making and supporting long-term success.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead group consolidation, financial governance, statutory reporting, tax compliance, treasury oversight, and audit coordination across a growing international organization. This role sits at the center of the finance function and will help shape the financial infrastructure required to support continued growth and transformation.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a finance professional who enjoys building scalable processes, driving financial transparency, partnering with senior leadership, and ensuring strong governance across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Partner with local finance teams to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audit activities globally.
• Own group accounting policies, governance frameworks, and internal control processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements across all entities.
• Support reporting and presentations for executive leadership, Board members, and Audit Committees.
• Oversee group tax compliance, transfer pricing initiatives, and external tax advisor relationships.
• Manage treasury activities, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and cash flow reporting.
• Support M&A accounting activities, legal entity management, and integration efforts.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement across financial reporting and control processes.

What We’re Looking For (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in group accounting, financial control, audit, or corporate finance leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in IFRS and multinational group consolidation.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements within complex global organizations.
• Proven experience managing external audits, statutory reporting, and financial compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of governance, internal controls, and accounting policy development.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across multiple countries and functions.
• Self-starter who can operate independently while driving process improvements and organizational change.

Nice to Have

• Experience with financial consolidation systems and enterprise reporting platforms.
• Previous experience in a private equity-backed environment.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or corporate restructuring initiatives.
• Experience managing finance operations across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.

Why Join Us

• Help build the financial foundation of a growing international organization.
• Partner directly with senior leadership on strategic business decisions.
• Lead impactful initiatives that improve governance, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Gain exposure to global finance, treasury, tax, compliance, and M&A activities.
• Join a company using data and technology to transform the future of food systems worldwide.

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is Speria's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Speria aims to maintain a global inclusive workplace where every person is regarded fairly, appreciated for their uniqueness, advanced according to their accomplishments, and encouraged to fulfill their highest potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Speria has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.