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Financial Controller
Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH
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Posted Oct 15
About this role
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.