Senior Vice President

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Vice President (SVP) of Reporting, Tax, and Control to join our team.

As the SVP of Reporting, Tax, and Control, you will report directly to our CFO and will oversee our Group Accounting, Reporting, Tax, Control, and Payroll teams. Your leadership will ensure robust financial governance and compliance across all our operations. This pivotal role demands expertise in IFRS and extensive experience with publicly listed companies in Europe. Proficiency in Swedish is preferred.

What You Will Do

• Group Reporting and Consolidation

  • Oversee the preparation and consolidation of group financial statements in accordance with IFRS
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
  • Implement and maintain robust financial controls across the group

• External Reporting and Compliance

  • Lead the preparation and review of annual and interim financial reports.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements, including CSRD reporting
  • Liaise with external auditors to facilitate smooth and efficient audits

• Audit Committee Engagement

  • Prepare and present financial reports to the Audit Committee
  • Address and resolve any queries or concerns raised by the Audit Committee
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance financial oversight and governance

• Tax Management

  • Oversee the development and implementation of tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and reporting requirements
  • Manage relationships with tax authorities and advisors

• Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor the Group Accounting, Reporting, Tax, Control, and Payroll teams
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the department
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA) is highly desirable.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting roles, with significant experience in publicly listed companies in Europe, Sweden preferred.
  • Proven track record of managing group reporting, tax, and control functions at a senior level
  • Extensive experience with IFRS and external reporting requirements

• Skills:

  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Hands-on approach, not shy to dive into the nitty-gritty to challenge and improve existing processes while keeping the main goals in sight.
  • Knowledge of financial software (NetSuite) and systems
  • Proficiency in Swedish is preferred, in addition to fluency in English

Bonus Points If You Have

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong business acumen and understanding of global financial markets