# Financial Controller (Sweden)

> Creditstar · Stockholm, Sweden (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-10

**Salary:** unknown currency 780,000–900,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Sweden

## Description

[Creditstar Sweden AB](https://www.creditstar.se/) 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.**

## Apply

[Apply at Creditstar](https://apply.workable.com/creditstar/j/6DCB43F60D/apply)

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