Senior Financial Controller

NKT; Karlskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT is seeking a Senior Finance Controller in Karlskrona or Malmö to lead project accounting and reporting, focusing on IFRS, Swedish GAAP and POC. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams across an international organization, using SAP and digital tools to enhance month-end processes.

Based in Karlskrona, the role involves close interaction with local and international finance teams, auditors, and project teams, with travel opportunities discussed during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Swedish local GAAP.
• Experience with IFRS 15 and POC accounting.
• Hands-on SAP experience.
• Background in manufacturing or project-based accounting.
• Fluent in Swedish with ability to communicate in an international setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting under IFRS and Swedish local GAAP
• Coordinate statutory and external audits from planning to closure
• Review POC accounting, project margins, provisions and Estimate-at-Completion assumptions
• Validate closing entries, reconciliations, inventory movements and manufacturing transactions
• Improve SAP accounting processes, controls and digital month-end reporting

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Swedish GAAP

POC accounting

SAP experience

Manufacturing accounting

Project accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Swedish language

International communication

Education

Relevant university degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manage project accounting and reporting in Karlskrona

Are you an experienced accounting professional with in-depth knowledge of IFRS, Swedish local GAAP and Percentage of Completion accounting? As Senior Finance Controller, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, dependable closing processes and appropriate accounting for long-term manufacturing projects. Based in Karlskrona or Malmö, you will join an international company contributing to the green transition through complex energy infrastructure projects. Would you like to combine detailed SAP accounting with cross-functional collaboration in a project-based environment?

Ensure accurate accounting across projects and manufacturing operations

You will take a hands-on role in financial accounting, statutory reporting and monthly, quarterly and annual closing. Your work will cover IFRS 15 and POC accounting, audit coordination, inventory and manufacturing accounting, financial controls and SAP transactions. You will collaborate with project and production controlling, FP&A, Operations and the Shared Service Center to resolve accounting matters and improve reporting quality. You will also use AI, automation and digital tools to simplify processes and reduce repetitive manual work.

Your Responsibility Will Be To

• Manage financial reporting under IFRS and Swedish local GAAP
• Coordinate statutory and external audits from planning to closure
• Review POC accounting, project margins, provisions and Estimate-at-Completion assumptions
• Validate closing entries, reconciliations, inventory movements and manufacturing transactions
• Improve SAP accounting processes, controls and digital month-end reporting

The position is based in Karlskrona and involves regular collaboration with local and international Finance teams, auditors, project teams and production functions. You will be a central accounting contact across these groups. Any travel requirements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Hands-on accountant with sound judgement and clear communication

You approach complex accounting matters in a structured and practical way, taking ownership until issues are resolved. You are comfortable working with detailed transactions while keeping sight of their wider financial impact. Your collaborative approach helps you coordinate different stakeholders, and you explain technical matters clearly to colleagues outside Finance. You question incorrect accounting treatments constructively and seek lasting process improvements rather than repeated manual corrections.

You Also Have

• A relevant university degree and approximately eight years of Finance and Accounting experience
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, Swedish local GAAP and IFRS 15/POC accounting
• Hands-on SAP experience, including tracing transactions into financial statements
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or project-based accounting environments
• The ability to understand Swedish and communicate effectively in an international setting

Support reliable financial reporting for a greener future

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths even if you don't meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role offers opportunities to develop your career within a collaborative Finance organisation and expand your skills in an international setting. You will gain broad exposure to project accounting, manufacturing operations, statutory audits and digital Finance improvements while working with colleagues across business functions and countries.

"As a leader, I value people who combine sound accounting judgement with a practical approach. In this role, you will work closely with our Finance and operational teams, resolve complex matters and create more dependable and efficient accounting processes," says Hiring Manager, Purin Chen.

Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Purin Chen at [e-mail]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Global Talent Attraction Specialist Kevin Strack at [e-mail]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT

At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com