Senior Financial Controller

Profoto; Sundbybergs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Profoto, based in Sundbyberg, Stockholm, seeks an experienced Senior Financial Controller to join a fast-paced finance team. The role offers a flexible workplace arrangement and reports to the CFO with support from the Group Accounting Manager and outsourced accounting team.

You will drive monthly closings, IFRS consolidation for subsidiaries in five countries, and the preparation of public quarterly and annual reports.

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 for international groups.
• Basic knowledge of income tax reporting and VAT.
• Fluency in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial closing and group consolidation according to IFRS.
• Prepare public quarterly and annual reports.
• Maintain internal controls across the organization.
• Collaborate with subsidiaries and stakeholders on accounting and reporting.
• Coordinate audit processes with external auditors.
• Oversee Tax and VAT reporting for Swedish entities and treasury activities.
• Participate in ad hoc projects.

Skills

IFRS reporting experience

Consolidation experience

Fluency in 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

As a Senior Financial Controller, you will collaborate closely with the Financial Controller to ensure that our third-party accounting provider meets our high-quality standards for all Profoto Group subsidiaries in five countries.

Your Responsibilities Also Include

• 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.