Group Financial Controller
We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller who is fast-thinking, analytical, and thrives in a changing environment. The ideal candidate is eager to develop his/her personal skills and to take on key responsibilities, including managing important projects within the Profoto Group. We are building a new finance team at our headquarters, and you will be an important part of it.
You will be based in our head office in Sundbyberg, Stockholm, with a flexible workplace arrangement, reporting directly to the CFO. You will also work closely with the Group Accounting Manager, Business Controller, the Finance BP & IR team members, and our outsourced accounting team. You will have regular contact with specialists in various areas who can provide support and advice on projects and tax matters.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Group Financial Controller, you will collaborate closely with the Group Accounting Manager to ensure that our third-party accounting provider meets our high-quality standards for all Profoto Group subsidiaries in eight countries.
Your responsibilities also include:
- Financial Closing and Consolidation: Manage the monthly financial closing and quality assurance of internal reporting, focusing specifically on group consolidation according to IFRS requirements.
- Developing and Producing Financial Reports: Be a key player in preparing the public quarterly and annual reports.
- Internal Controls: Be responsible for the internal control processes across the organization.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders, providing support and guidance to subsidiaries and other parts of the organization on accounting, reporting, and system-related questions.
- Audit Coordination: Collaborate with auditors during the audit process to ensure the accuracy of financial statements, maintaining continuous contact with them.
- Tax and VAT Reporting: Support Group Accounting Manager in the tax and VAT reporting processes for Swedish entities.
- Treasury Activities: Responsible for overseeing the Treasury activities process and ensuring it is properly followed.
- Ad Hoc Projects: Participate in ad hoc projects as needed.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in finance or accounting.
- Experience working in audit or a finance function within a public international organization.
- Experience in group consolidation and external reporting from an international group. Experience of impairment testing and capitalization of internally developed immaterial assets is a plus.
- Fluency in both Swedish and English is a requirement.
- A skilled professional who thrives in a high-performance culture.
Your Profile:
We are building a new finance team at our headquarters which you will be an important part of. We are looking for a flexible and adaptable person who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, but also enjoys working independently and are confident in making decisions. You are a natural problem-solver who is driven and proactive in your approach.
Why Join Profoto – The Light Shaping Company?
If you see yourself as the new Group Financial Controller at Profoto, please apply with your CV and education records. We will be conducting interviews on a continuous basis, so apply today!
What We Offer:
At Profoto, our innovation has made us the leading choice for the world's best photographers. Our culture is creative, entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, and agile. We are looking for talented and driven individuals who are excited to join a growing, fast-paced environment where responsibility is given early.
We are committed to growth and want our people to grow with us. We offer an ambitious, high-quality, and demanding culture where we value having fun together while building a world-class company with a premium brand. We strongly believe in providing our employees with freedom and trust, coaching leadership, and opportunities for strong individual development.
- Department
- Finance
- Role
- Accounting
- Locations
- Stockholm Head Quarter
Stockholm Head Quarter
What we offer
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Strong career development
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Continuous change
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Challenging fast-paced environment
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Smart & passionate colleagues
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International opportunities
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Work life balance
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Customer focused world-class company
Behind the scenes at Profoto
At Profoto we have high standards and only hire the best. We invest heavily in the development of our people to ensure we are an employer of choice for those who value professional development and continuous challenges.
About Profoto
50 years ago, our founders Conny Dufgran and Eckhard Heine resolved to make the very best flash for the very best photographers, and they succeeded. That’s a standard that we don’t only aim to maintain but to surpass.
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