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Financial Controller
Our story goesback more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From ourearly success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leadingspecialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people acrossthe globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oilswe produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunchinto your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to makeproducts that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
AAK Locations
This position is based in our office in Malmo, Sweden.
About the role
Are you a driven, detail-orientedfinance professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial control with astrategic Group Finance perspective? At AAK, you will play a key role inensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of our financial reportingwhile contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes across aglobal organization.
As Financial Controller, you will be a vital contributor to the Groupconsolidation process, working closely with colleagues across the business tosupport financial reporting excellence and informed decision-making. At the same time, you will take ownership ofthe financial management of one of our Swedish subsidiaries, overseeingeverything from month-end close and statutory reporting to tax compliance,payments, and internal financing matters. Last, you'll be taking on projectswithin the finance space, such as tax projects, working closely with externaladvisors and peers around the world.
This is a new role and provides an exciting opportunity for a financeprofessional who thrives in a collaborative international environment, is readyfor the next step in taking responsibility, wants to make a visible impact onboth local operations and Group-wide financial performance. This role reports into Head of Financial Control
Responsibilities
Group Accounting
- Support the Group consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliation of reporting packages.
- Analyze Group financial results, investigate variances, and provide insights to stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation of interim and annual reports.
- Guide local finance teams on reporting requirements and compliance with Group accounting policies.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of accounting policies, reporting processes, and finance projects.
- Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
- Monitor IFRS developments and regulatory changes, assessing their impact on Group reporting.
Subsidiary Controlling
- Hold full responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting of a Swedish holding company.
- Manage bookkeeping, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in line with IFRS and local regulations.
- Review and analyze financial performance and balance sheet positions.
- Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate year-end closing activities.
- Manage external audit processes and tax matters, including filings and advisor coordination.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Financial Projects - Tax
- Drive and implement global transfer pricing projects in collaboration with the Head of Financial Control and external advisors.
- Support and lead Group-wide tax and legal entity structure projects.
About you
- University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience within accounting, financial controlling, Group reporting, tax, or similar areas, preferably gained in an global public company environment.
- Solid foundation in accounting principles, financial closing processes, and financial analysis, combined with good knowledge of IFRS.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights and reporting.
- High attention to detail, combined with a pragmatic mindset and the ability to prioritize effectively under time pressure.
- Experience with consolidation systems such as AARO Systems, Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, or IBM Cognos, as well as ERP systems such as SAP, is an advantage.
- Strong Excel skills are required.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information aboutthe position, please contact Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist: Valerija Usova: valerija.usova@aak.com
About AAK
EverythingAAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils thatare the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love toconsume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and moresustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combiningour desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the uniqueflexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products andindustries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-basedFoods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employeessupport our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional salesoffices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquartersin Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discriminationbased on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physicalor mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class ofindividuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspectof the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs andactivities, or employment and application for employment
[JG1]No mention about reporting line?
Our story goesback more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From ourearly success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leadingspecialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people acrossthe globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oilswe produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunchinto your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to makeproducts that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
AAK Locations
This position is based in our office in Malmo, Sweden.
About the role
Are you a driven, detail-orientedfinance professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial control with astrategic Group Finance perspective? At AAK, you will play a key role inensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of our financial reportingwhile contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes across aglobal organization.
As Financial Controller, you will be a vital contributor to the Groupconsolidation process, working closely with colleagues across the business tosupport financial reporting excellence and informed decision-making. At the same time, you will take ownership ofthe financial management of one of our Swedish subsidiaries, overseeingeverything from month-end close and statutory reporting to tax compliance,payments, and internal financing matters. Last, you'll be taking on projectswithin the finance space, such as tax projects, working closely with externaladvisors and peers around the world.
This is a new role and provides an exciting opportunity for a financeprofessional who thrives in a collaborative international environment, is readyfor the next step in taking responsibility, wants to make a visible impact onboth local operations and Group-wide financial performance. This role reports into Head of Financial Control
Responsibilities
Group Accounting
- Support the Group consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliation of reporting packages.
- Analyze Group financial results, investigate variances, and provide insights to stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation of interim and annual reports.
- Guide local finance teams on reporting requirements and compliance with Group accounting policies.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of accounting policies, reporting processes, and finance projects.
- Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
- Monitor IFRS developments and regulatory changes, assessing their impact on Group reporting.
Subsidiary Controlling
- Hold full responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting of a Swedish holding company.
- Manage bookkeeping, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in line with IFRS and local regulations.
- Review and analyze financial performance and balance sheet positions.
- Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate year-end closing activities.
- Manage external audit processes and tax matters, including filings and advisor coordination.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Financial Projects - Tax
- Drive and implement global transfer pricing projects in collaboration with the Head of Financial Control and external advisors.
- Support and lead Group-wide tax and legal entity structure projects.
About you
- University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience within accounting, financial controlling, Group reporting, tax, or similar areas, preferably gained in an global public company environment.
- Solid foundation in accounting principles, financial closing processes, and financial analysis, combined with good knowledge of IFRS.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights and reporting.
- High attention to detail, combined with a pragmatic mindset and the ability to prioritize effectively under time pressure.
- Experience with consolidation systems such as AARO Systems, Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, or IBM Cognos, as well as ERP systems such as SAP, is an advantage.
- Strong Excel skills are required.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information aboutthe position, please contact Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist: Valerija Usova: valerija.usova@aak.com
About AAK
EverythingAAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils thatare the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love toconsume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and moresustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combiningour desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the uniqueflexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products andindustries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-basedFoods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employeessupport our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional salesoffices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquartersin Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discriminationbased on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physicalor mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class ofindividuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspectof the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs andactivities, or employment and application for employment
[JG1]No mention about reporting line?
