Financial Controller needed!

Are you an experienced finance professional with 10+ years of experience in accounting or financial control? We are now looking for a structured, proactive and solution-oriented Financial Controller to join our client in a fast-paced industrial environment. Keep reading to find out more about the role!
About the position
We at Perido are now looking for a Financial Controller to our client, a Swedish industrial company developing large-scale production of green iron and steel using green hydrogen and renewable energy, with the aim of significantly reducing the steel industry’s carbon emissions. The position is based in Stockholm.
Your daily tasks
The role combines qualified accounting, financial control, process development and ERP implementation. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation and play an important part in ensuring accurate financial reporting while contributing to improved processes and internal controls. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a changing environment and who can combine attention to detail with a broader business perspective.
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting and month-end closing
- Perform balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
- Handle VAT reporting
- Manage CAPEX, fixed assets and accounting classification
- Contribute to ERP implementation, experience in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is preferred
- Develop and document processes and internal controls
- Support audits and statutory reporting
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation
Your characteristics
To succeed in this role, you are structured, proactive and solution-oriented. You take ownership of your responsibilities and have a strong attention to detail, while also being able to understand the bigger business picture. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are motivated by improving processes and finding effective solutions.
Does this sound like an exciting opportunity? We look forward to reading your application!
In this recruitment process, we only accept applications written in English.
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial control or a related finance role
- Strong knowledge of Swedish GAAP/K3
- Hands-on experience with reconciliations, intercompany transactions, VAT, CAPEX and fixed assets
- Experience from an industrial environment, preferably production, inventory or logistics
- Experience with ERP implementations (a plus)
- Excellent spoken and written English
Contract type and hours
Full-time consulting assignment until 2027-06-30. Start asap.
Let us help you take the next step in your career
Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. With us, you will find a wide variety of assignments, where you can either be employed directly by a company or work as a consultant through Perido. We are one of Sweden’s largest consulting firms for professionals, which gives you many opportunities. As a consultant, you become an important part of our organization and contribute your expertise within our clients’ organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/
You can find answers to most questions or concerns at perido.se/vanliga-fragor/. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, you are welcome to contact us at fraga@perido.se. Please always include the position reference number 35987 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications through our website and that we are unable to provide updates on your application status or disclose the client company if it is not stated in the job advertisement.
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