Senior Financial Controller

Profoto; Sundbybergs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Profoto AB in Sundbyberg, Stockholm, seeks an experienced Senior Financial Controller to lead the monthly close, IFRS consolidation, and production of public financial reports. You will report to the CFO and collaborate with the Group Accounting team and outsourced partners.

The role requires a Master’s degree in finance or accounting, IFRS expertise, and fluency in Swedish and English. A fast-paced, proactive professional will thrive and have growth opportunities within the Profoto Group.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Experience in a finance function within a public international organization.
• Experience in group consolidation and IFRS reporting.
• Basic knowledge in income tax reporting and VAT.
• Fluency in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly financial closing and quality assurance of internal reporting, focusing on group consolidation under IFRS.
• Develop and produce financial reports, including public quarterly and annual reports.
• Oversee internal controls across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subsidiaries on accounting, reporting and system questions.
• Coordinate with auditors during the audit process to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Tax and VAT reporting for Swedish entities.
• Oversee treasury activities and ensure procedures are followed.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Group consolidation

Financial reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Fluent Swedish & English

Education

Master’s degree in finance or accounting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Controller who is fast-thinking, analytical, and thrives in a changing environment. The ideal candidate is eager to develop his/her personal skills and to grow into a leading role and key responsibilities, including managing important projects within the Profoto Group.

You will be based in our head office in Sundbyberg, Stockholm, with a flexible workplace arrangement, reporting directly to the CFO and support from Group Accounting Manager. You will work closely with the finance team members, and our outsourced accounting team. You will have regular contact with specialists in various areas who can provide support and advice on projects and tax matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Closing and Consolidation: Manage the monthly financial closing and quality assurance of internal reporting, focusing specifically on group consolidation according to IFRS requirements.
• Developing and Producing Financial Reports: Be a key player in preparing the public quarterly and annual reports.
• Internal Controls: Be responsible for the internal control processes across the organization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders, providing support and guidance to subsidiaries and other parts of the organization on accounting, reporting, and system-related questions.
• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with auditors during the audit process to ensure the accuracy of financial statements, maintaining continuous contact with them.
• Tax and VAT Reporting: Tax and VAT reporting processes for Swedish entities.
• Treasury Activities: Responsible for overseeing the Treasury activities process and ensuring it is properly followed.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Participate in ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Experience working in a finance function within a public international organization.
• Experience in group consolidation and IFRS reporting from an international group.
• Basic knowledge in income tax reporting and VAT.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English is a requirement.
• A skilled professional who thrives in a high-performance culture.

Your Profile:

You will play a key role in our group finance team. We are looking for a flexible and adaptable person who enjoys working in a collaborative and cross-functional environment, but also enjoys working independently and are confident in making decisions. You are a natural problem-solver who is driven and proactive in your approach.

What We Offer:

At Profoto, our innovation has made us the leading choice for the world's best photographers. Our culture is creative, entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, and agile. We are looking for talented and driven individuals who are excited to join a growing, fast-paced environment where responsibility is given early.

We are committed to growth and want our people to grow with us. We offer an ambitious, high-quality, and demanding culture where we value having fun together while building a world-class company with a premium brand. We strongly believe in providing our employees with freedom and trust, coaching leadership, and opportunities for strong individual development.