Finance Manager

EMEA Recruitment is working with a growing international organization in its search for a Finance Manager to join its team in Stockholm. This is a broad role with responsibility for finance across a portfolio of businesses, combining financial reporting, FP&A, business partnering and process improvement. You will also support the integration of newly acquired businesses, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international and acquisitive environment. This is a hybrid position based in Stockholm, with three days per week in the office. Key Responsibilities of Finance Manager:

• Lead the finance function initially across The Nordics
• Lead the month-end close process for a portfolio of operating companies, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses, including onboarding companies onto NetSuite, preparing completion accounts and aligning finance processes
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, revenue recognition and key financial controls, and track earn-outs, deferred consideration and related payment dates
• Partner with operational and finance stakeholders to prepare budgets, forecasts and management reporting, analysing financial performance and KPIs to support commercial decision-making
• Provide financial challenge and support to CEOs and operating leaders across the portfolio
• Develop and improve finance processes and Standard Operating Procedures to increase efficiency and consistency, and ensure audit readiness across internal and external requirements
• Work closely with international finance teams on finance transformation initiatives, mentoring finance team members where required to maintain a high-performing function

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• RA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent accounting qualification
• 5+ years' experience within Financial Management, Accounting or a similar commercial finance role
• Strong exposure to finance in The Nordics
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and statutory reporting requirements
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and management reporting
• Previous experience working within an international or multi-entity organization would be advantageous
• Experience supporting acquisitions or post-merger integrations would be beneficial
• NetSuite experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across international teams
• Proactive, organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a growing business

If you are interested in applying for this Finance Manager role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to Jade.Munsey@emearecruitment.com Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at www.emearecruitment.com EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.