Financial Controller

Om jobbet

Financial Controller to TRATON Finans AB

TRATON Finans AB is part of the TRATON Financial Services business area. We offer financing and insurance for Scania products through our seven branches in the Nordic and Baltic countries, as well as financing for MAN products in some of these markets. With a customer finance portfolio that exceeds 26 billion SEK, we are one of the largest financial services companies within TRATON. The company has around 120 employees, with half located at the headquarters in Södertälje and the other half of the workforce is distributed among our seven branches in Denmark, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden.

We are now looking for a Financial Controller who can contribute to the development and strengthening of our team!Our finance function consists of an Accounting & Reporting department with six Financial Controllers and one Accountant, as well as a team of six Business Controllers. We work closely together to support the management as well as the organization with financial reports, analysis and decision material. This task demands qualitative, timely, and relevant financial information.

Job summary

In this position, you will be responsible for one or two of the seven markets within TRATON Finans, managing all accounting activities and financial reporting for your designated market(s), including statutory reporting to local authorities and financial statements for internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires a strong foundation in accounting and a high level of confidence in applying core principles. You will also play an active role in building and refining reporting models, where strong Excel skills and the ability to work efficiently with data are key. The role further includes active involvement in major transformation projects currently underway and planned for the coming year. The Financial Controllers report to the Head of Accounting & Reporting.

Main responsibilities

• Full responsibility for monthly, quarterly and yearly closing and reporting for your designated market(s)
• Day-to-day accounting and reconciliations
• Variance analysis and cost control
• VAT / tax
• Coordinate and manage statutory financial statements
• High degree of ownership in driving and shaping reporting structures, processes and data flows

• Main contact with external auditors and authorities
• Participate in change projects regarding new or modified products and services.

Your profile

We are looking for a person with a degree in finance, economics or business administration with at least four to five years of relevant experience in accounting and/or financial control.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Experience in financial group reporting
• Strong Excel skills with experience in building robust financial models and reporting structures
• Good data maturity and an interest in systems and digitization
• Professional fluency in Swedish and English
• Experience in a large international group or a Big 4 audit environment is seen as a merit
• Experience in banking, finance or insurance is seen as a merit

In order to be successful in this role you need to have both social and communicative skills since the position exposes you to both internal and external stakeholders, the management team of TRATON Finans, Business control and Group Reporting in Sweden, local suppliers, tax authorities, auditors, banks, legal advisors, tax advisors as well as Scania distributors and dealers. You should be proactive, self-driven, and comfortable taking ownership of your area. A genuine interest in systems, processes, and continuous improvement is key. You are used to handling large amounts of data and are comfortable drawing conclusions and communicating insights to various stakeholders.

This Is Us

TRATON Finans AB is a key part of the TRATON Group, operating in an international, regulated, and highly professional environment. We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous development. Our finance team plays a central role in enabling sound decision-making and supporting the long-term growth of the business.

We offer

Interesting challenges and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment. You will be working for an international company with highly skilled colleagues. We offer a partial hybrid workplace, access to Scania office hub at Sergel in Stockholm and a direct bus service between Stockholm City - Liljeholmen - Södertälje.

Application

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates.Important:Please note that we are not able to process any applications sent by email, due to GDPR regulations. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

If you have questions or would like more information about the position, please contact: Petter Åström (Head of Accounting & Reporting), petter.astrom@scania.com. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Hannah Lagerstedt, Talent Acquisition Specialist, hannah.lagerstedt@scania.com.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-01-18. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

We look forward to your application!

Requisition ID: 23455

Number of Openings: 1.0

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Country/Region: SE

Location(s):
Södertälje, SE, 151 38

Required Travel: 0-25%

Workplace: Hybrid