Senior Financial Controller - Finance Sweden
Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Corporate Finance · Audit & Assurance
In short
Nordea is seeking a Senior Financial Controller in Stockholm, Sweden, for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves end-to-end responsibility for financial reporting, bookkeeping, and tax compliance for Swedish legal entities within Nordea Group, ensuring adherence to IFRS and Swedish accounting legislation.
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for bookkeeping, financial close and statutory financial reporting for several Swedish legal entities
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and Swedish accounting legislation (ÅRL/K3)
- Coordinate and prepare annual reports for Swedish entities
- Drive continuous improvements in close and reporting processes
- Maintain strong governance structures and internal controls
- Responsible for tax calculation and reporting for Swedish entities
- Contribute financial and accounting expertise within corporate tax and transfer pricing‑related matters
- Provide financial insights and analyses to CFO and senior management
- Act as the main point of contact towards external and internal auditors
Requirements
- Extensive experience in financial controlling, accounting and statutory reporting
- Solid understanding of Swedish accounting standards and tax regulations
- Proven experience managing year‑end close, annual reports and audit processes
- Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or similar
- A structured, independent and proactive way of working
- Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and build strong stakeholder relationships
Desired Qualifications
- Experience from the banking sector or another regulated financial services environment is strongly preferred
- Experience with SAP/SAP4Hana is an advantage
Benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues
- A culture that fosters performance and growth
- Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work
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