Financial Controller

About the Job

The Financial Controller is a key member of the Hyundai Motor Sweden Finance team. The role safeguards accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting, maintains a strong accounting and internal-control environment and provides reliable financial insight to the business. The position will take ownership of cross-functional finance and business projects. The position is in Stockholm and reports to the Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure IFRS-compliant group reporting and accurate monthly submissions in line with group deadlines.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, including balance-sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and review of profit and loss accounts.
• Prepare and coordinate statutory financial statements and support the annual audit and other external reviews.
• Manage tax related topics and ensure compliances with new tax changes.
• Maintain effective financial controls, approval authorities and documentation and proactively address accounting or compliance risks.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting and perform analysis of business plan versus operational plan according to business plan.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes, data quality and ways of working.
• Plan and deliver finance-related and cross-functional projects from scope and business requirements through implementation, testing, documentation and handover.
• Validate accounting transactions and ensure that the general ledger and underlying records are complete, accurate and supported.

Required education, experience, and skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial accounting, controlling, audit or a similar role.
• Strong accounting background with hands-on ownership of general ledger, closings, balance-sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and Swedish accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing and maintaining finance, tax and audit documentation.
• Good understanding of internal controls, accounting governance and finance best practices.
• Experience with large ERP systems; SAP knowledge is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of PowerPoint and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional finance, system or process-improvement projects.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and verbal.
• Experience from the automotive industry is advantageous.

Desired competencies

• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving capability, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Accounting-first mindset combined with the ability to understand commercial and operational implications.

• Ability to translate complex accounting requirements into practical processes, controls and clear stakeholder guidance.

• Structured project-management approach, including prioritisation, ownership, risk awareness and disciplined follow-up.

• Well organised, proactive and able to meet time-critical deadlines in a changing environment.

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills across finance and non-finance functions.

• Collaborative, flexible and open-minded team player who can also work independently and challenge constructively.

• Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to develop the role as the organisation and project portfolio evolve.

• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving capability, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Accounting-first mindset combined with the ability to understand commercial and operational implications.

• Ability to translate complex accounting requirements into practical processes, controls and clear stakeholder guidance.

• Structured project-management approach, including prioritisation, ownership, risk awareness and disciplined follow-up.

• Well organised, proactive and able to meet time-critical deadlines in a changing environment.

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills across finance and non-finance functions.

• Collaborative, flexible and open-minded team player who can also work independently and challenge constructively.

• Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to develop the role as the organisation and project portfolio evolve.

Rewards and Benefits

• Culture: A role in an international company with great colleagues.
• Wellness Allowance: An annual wellness contribution to promote health and well-being.
• Additional Paid Leave: Five extra vacation days per year, in addition to the statutory holiday entitlement.
• Annual Bonus: Eligibility for a yearly performance-based bonus.
• Occupational Pension: A high-quality pension solution designed to ensure long-term financial stability.
• Enhanced Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive insurance that exceeds standard offerings.
• Office Refreshments: Enjoy fresh fruit, snacks, coffee, and tea available daily at the office.

Information at a Glance

Posting Start Date: 15/10/2026

Location: Sweden

Level of Experience: Mid-Career

Employment Type: Permanent

Function: Finance

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