Associate (Junior) Financial Controller

Associate (Junior) Financial Controller

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Sweden, Göteborg

Description

We are looking for an Associate (Junior) Financial Controller to join our team in Gothenburg. You will work closely with the Senior Lead, Financial Control and the team based in Gothenburg. Responsibilities will include payroll analysis, revenue, cost and balance sheet analysis, reporting and process optimization.

We are establishing a hub for payroll review in Sweden. As a first step the hub will include Sweden and Denmark but may include other countries within Forterro as well. You will be the connection between Forterro and the third-party providers preparing payroll. Providing data to the providers, analyzing data from the providers together with the respective Team Leads, prepare accounting entries etc.

When it comes to general financial controlling you will assist the team in all aspects from cost and revenue analysis, balance sheet documentation, reporting and process optimization. Over time, you will take on more responsibilities and manage part of the work on your own. We also believe that you have a general interest in process optimization and automation. A part of the role is to look at the processes with fresh eyes and propose optimization and automation using new technologies within Microsoft 365.

Even though the role is based in Gothenburg Sweden, you are expected to be fluent in English as you will be working in a global organization and have regular connections with colleagues in other countries. Additional language skills (Spanish/French) are beneficial.

The role is a great opportunity to gain experience and grow within an international company such as Forterro. Basic understanding of the key areas within Finance is required (University degree within finance).

Responsibilities

• Review and process payroll data within established procedures and deadlines.
• Review and manage pension and other benefits from an employee perspective.
• Assist the team in revenue, cost and balance sheet analysis.
• Monthly reporting.
• Process optimization and automation.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Basic understanding of payroll practices and other benefits.
• Basic understanding of accounting, revenue and cost recognition.
• Ability to work independently within a defined framework.
• Skill in solving routine and moderately difficult issues using prior experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to propose improvements to processes and systems.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft 365.
• Interest in technological developments such as AI and how to use it to improve processes.
• Relevant vocational, technical, or academic education is beneficial.
• Experience from similar work: 0-2 years.
• English is required and other language skills such as Spanish and French is a plus.