Senior Financial Controller Swedish Finance Transformation

Privatal International; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Privatal International in Stockholm, Sweden, is seeking a Business Controller / Senior Financial Controller to strengthen its Swedish finance operations. The role focuses on owning financial reporting, controlling activities, and driving process improvements across two Swedish entities.

The successful candidate will support the integration of Swedish businesses, contribute to consolidation, and participate in an ERP migration using Microsoft Business Central and Visma.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Financial Controlling, Accounting or a similar senior finance position.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience in financial reporting and month-end/year-end closing.
• Proven experience supporting or managing external audits.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Business Central or Visma, with exposure to system implementations or migrations advantageous.
• Previous experience within an international group, multi-entity organisation or business undergoing transformation would be beneficial.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to support senior management while maintaining a strong accounting focus.
• Proactive, hands-on and confident working in an evolving business environment.
• Native-level Swedish and strong English communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial accounting, monthly reporting and financial controlling activities across the Swedish operations.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely reporting.
• Coordinate and support the year-end audit, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a key finance business partner to the local CEO, Commercial Director and wider management team.
• Support the integration and standardisation of financial processes across two Swedish entities.
• Play an active role in the consolidation of the Swedish finance and back-office functions.
• Support the planned ERP migration, with existing systems including Microsoft Business Central and Visma.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Initially focus on strengthening the finance function in Jönköping, before taking on broader responsibilities across both Swedish businesses.

Skills

Financial Controlling

Accounting

Senior finance

ERP systems

Multinational group experience

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Visma

Job description

Privatal International in Stockholm, Sweden, is seeking a Business Controller / Senior Financial Controller to strengthen its Swedish finance operations. The role focuses on owning financial reporting, controlling activities, and driving process improvements across two Swedish entities.

The successful candidate will support the integration of Swedish businesses, contribute to consolidation, and participate in an ERP migration using Microsoft Business Central and Visma.