Site Controller

Bershaw; Sweden; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bershaw is seeking a Site Controller to partner with the Plant Director and regional teams to drive accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting across the site.

You will manage AP, cost accounting, cash flow, and financial controls, while improving planning processes and providing senior management with actionable insights.

Strong leadership, English and local language proficiency, and a solid grasp of ERP systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field.
• Excellent communication in English and local language, with ability to engage across levels.
• Strong MS Office skills; experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft D365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs accounts payable, cost accounting, and financial reporting for the site.
• Develops and maintains planning and budgeting systems and management reports.
• Leads internal and external audits and ensures statutory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

D365 or similar ERP

Job description

The Site Controller acts as a business partner to the Plant Director, Regional Sales, and Key Account Management. This role is responsible for directing the organization's accounting functions, including accounts payable, cost accounting, and financial reporting. The incumbent also develops and maintains planning and budgeting systems, including the preparation of financial and management reports, procedures, and the presentation of findings and specific recommendations to senior management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the timely generation and submission of the APP and monthly financial reports for the approval of Plant Management and the CFO, as well as the timely submission to the Reporting and Consolidation Team.
• Ensures Finance and Accounting compliance with local statutory requirements, including the sustainability of the company's accounting policies in the company's reporting system, by implementing and maintaining new accounting standards.
• Develops financial plans using business and CAPEX valuation tools for strategic investments/divestments, for Group Management and board approval.
• Manages and leads financial external and internal audits.
• Updates and reviews the completeness of the business/financial plan and the accuracy of company budgets to facilitate comparison and analysis during periodic performance and management reviews.
• Analyzes overall financial results and determines underlying reasons for any deviations, which are raised to functional heads for appropriate action through the company's variance analysis methods.
• Prepares reports that summarize and forecast business activity and financial positions in areas such as income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Steers, drives, and manages the site's liquidity through net working capital management, expense management, cash repatriation to the Group, and the day‑to‑day accounting requirements of the site.
• Maximizes the use of the current ERP system in generating, analyzing, and interpreting trends that require management's attention, as well as conducting frequent reviews of financial accounts regularly.
• Manages accounts payable and receivable activities of the company.
• Accurately prepares, analyzes, and submits company budgets and forecasts, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key metrics.
• Participates in collegial planning for policies, procedures, systems, problem‑solving, and performance monitoring by serving on standing and ad hoc committees, task forces, and project teams.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities related to and/or implied by the above enumeration of duties and responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for Site Finance and Accounting Team
• Authority to:
  • Apply debit notes against accounts payable and credit notes against accounts receivable.
  • Address reimbursement and liquidation issues with employees.
  • Communicate and resolve issues with vendors and other company sites related to purchases.
  • Communicate and resolve issues with customers and other company sites related to sales.
  • Execute invoicing for both external and internal customers.
  • Execute the maintenance of fixed assets related transactions such as acquisition recording, disposal, and sale.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, coupled with technical expertise, business acumen, strategic management capabilities, and effective communication.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field, with at least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and the local language, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to engage effectively with employees, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of finance, accounting, information systems, and related disciplines.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 or a similar accounting system is an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to customer and employee service.
• Extensive knowledge of the country's finance and accounting laws, rules, and regulations.
• Strong sense of self‑management and accountability.