Group Financial Controller

at  Profoto

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.

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

• 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