Financial Controller (Sweden)

Creditstar Sweden AB is establishing and expanding its Swedish finance function as part of its continued growth and regulatory development. We are looking for a Financial Controller who enjoys building, improving and owning finance processes in a fast-moving environment.

This is a hands-on role with broad responsibility across accounting, reporting, systems and process development. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and play a key role in establishing a scalable and efficient finance function.

About the role

The role combines operational accounting responsibilities with process improvement, systems development and financial reporting. The position requires a person who enjoys working both in the details and on the bigger picture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process.
• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of financial reporting and supporting analyses.
• Tax calculations, income tax reporting and liaison with external advisors.
• Monitoring and validation of accounting system outputs and interfaces.
• Investigation and resolution of accounting, reporting and system-related issues.
• Supporting implementations of new systems, processes and reporting solutions.
• Assisting in the development of accounting policies, controls and documentation.
• Supporting audits and interactions with external stakeholders and outsourcing partners.
• Participating in the establishment of scalable finance processes and operating models.
• Contributing to projects relating to regulatory reporting, data quality and finance transformation.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a person who combines strong accounting skills with a practical and proactive mindset.

The ideal candidate:

• Has solid experience in accounting, financial-and external reporting and financial control.
• Is comfortable performing detailed operational work when required.
• Takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion.
• Identifies issues proactively and proposes practical solutions.
• Is organised, structured and able to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Works independently and does not wait to be directed on every task.
• Is curious and enjoys improving existing ways of working.
• Has a strong interest in technology, automation and AI-enabled ways of working and is willing to learn about and build AI-agents.
• Prefers sustainable, long-term solutions over manual workarounds and spreadsheet-heavy processes.
• Enjoys building new processes and creating order in a growing environment.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates well with colleagues and external parties.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Several years of experience in accounting, financial control or external audit.
• Experience from a regulated environment, financial services, banking or lending and treasury is beneficial, but not a requirement.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in practical and daily application of Swedish laws such as Swedish Companies Act, Annual Accounts Act, Bookkeeping Act, Income Tax Act.
• Strong systems aptitude and interest in process improvement and automation.
• Professional proficiency in English and Swedish.

Benefits

• Gross salary range for the position is 65,000 SEK-75,000 SEK per month
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Sports compensation
• Birthday day off

This is an opportunity to join an organisation during an important growth phase and help build a modern finance function from the ground up. The role offers broad exposure across accounting, reporting, systems, tax, controls and adopting a working way of the future for finance, with significant opportunity to influence how the function is designed and operated going forward.