Financial Control Lead managing financial operations and team performance at Karo Healthcare in Stockholm. Leading accounting practices and driving improvements while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Financial Control team across entities in scope
Ensure integrity, accuracy, and compliance of accounting records in line with local GAAP and internal standards (AARO)
Deliver timely and high-quality monthly and annual financial reporting
Review and validate accounting activities, strengthening internal controls and risk mitigation
Act as the key point of contact for accounting-related matters across the business
Collaborate closely with Controlling, Tax, VAT, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure end-to-end financial excellence
Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and ERP optimization
Contribute accounting expertise to M&A projects and integration activities
Support and develop team members, fostering high-performance and knowledge sharing
Provide clear explanations for material deviations and actively support leadership decision-making
Requirements
University degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar
10+ years of experience within financial accounting or financial control, ideally in FMCG or other fast-paced environments
Proven experience leading or coordinating finance teams
Strong knowledge of local GAAP; IFRS is a plus
Solid understanding of end-to-end processes (Order-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay, Record-to-Report)
Experience working with integrated ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
Experience in an international, multi-entity environment
Exposure to M&A processes is an advantage
Fluent in English, written and spoken
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization
Benefits
Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
Flexible schedule, hybrid model with the primary work place in the office, and life-work balance
Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
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