Group Financial Controller

Are you looking for your next career step where you can utilise your knowledge about accounting and consolidation in a dynamic environment Are you an analytical person with a passion for accounting We offer a broad and challenging role where you get the opportunity to grow within Finance. Be ready to realize your full potential and join us on our journey as we are breaking barriers to well-being.

Due to an internal move we are looking for a Group Financial Controller in our Groups Consolidation team. This is an opportunity for someone with an interest in accounting and consolidation combined with a digital mindset and a curiosity in how systems can be utilized to automatize and to drive process improvements and efficiencies.

You will belong to the consolidation team consisting of 7 people reporting to the Financial Control Director. This role is based in Stockholm at the Essity head office in the Waterfront Building just a couple of minutes from the Stockholm Central Station. The Stockholm office includes around 120 experts from the group functions. Our office environment is modern with a very special culture focusing on collaboration innovation well-being and care development and commitment.

About the Role

As a Group Financial Controller you will be working with consolidation and controlling of financial reporting from Essitys Group companies. You will work closely with our colleagues around the world in subsidiaries our global shared service organization and other departments within Group Finance. You will also have an important role to contribute to our strategy to drive efficiency and to digitalize our processes and way of working.

The consolidation team is responsible for:

• Preparing monthly quarterly and annual accounts within the given time frames which among all include:

  • Year-end adjustments and other consolidation tasks such as reconciliation and analysis of the reporting from the subsidiaries in Essitys consolidation system

  • Internal matching and elimination of internal transactions

  • Reconciliation of Groups equity

  • Cash flow reporting

  • Follow-up of restructuring projects

  • Preparation of financial statements and notes in the interim/year-end/annual reports

• Support with integration of acquired entities for financial reporting in Aaro according to Essity accounting principles

• Dispatch of instructions and contribute to further development and improvements of our accounting guidelines routines and processes

• Work towards creative and technological solutions to better manage and automatize workflows together with controls and drive efficiency end-to-end

• Educate and proactively support business units and our global shared service organization in matters of accounting and reporting

• Participate in implementation of new IFRS standards

• Drive and be involved in projects and ad-hoc tasks within the Consolidation team and the Finance organization

• Collaborate with the Sustainability reporting team on CSRD compliance and sustainability reporting topics particularly on issues related to financial reporting

Who You Are

You are process-oriented and have the ability and interest to quickly adapt and utilize new systems and technologies to drive improvements and efficiencies within accounting. You are organized and able to multi-task with the ability to effectively re-prioritize tasks as needed.

• University degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or equivalent relevant area

• 2-3 years of relevant experience from accounting consultancy/audit firm or similar

• Demonstrated experience in Consolidation

• Experience from working with systems such as Aaro SAP and Power BI is an advantage

• Experience working in an international environment is an advantage

• Proficiency in Microsoft office

• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish (verbal and written)

Application

Interested Apply online today! Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail.

We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.

What We Can Offer You

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