Finance Manager

Finance Manager, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, Expeditors

About Expeditors

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle. Expeditors combine global reach with a culture where careers are built for the long term, with a clear ambition to develop and promote from within. With more than 350 offices worldwide, there are strong internal career paths for those who want to grow, both locally and internationally.

About The Role

Expeditors is now looking for a Finance Manager with Nordic responsibility for Sweden, Denmark and Norway. This is the most senior finance role in the Nordics and combines accounting, reporting and compliance with business partnering and operational support. The role is based at the office in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm, and reports to the Regional Controller Europe (based in London).

Job Description

In this role you will

• Own the monthly follow up of P and L per department, together with quarterly and annual reporting.
• Drive the budgeting process and contribute to ongoing planning, follow up and forecasting.
• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance related to VAT, employer taxes and corporate income tax.
• Coordinate with external advisors on annual accounts and tax calculations.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and relevant supporting material.
• Drive improvements in cost control, efficiency and finance processes.
• Act as a business partner to operations and leadership, translating numbers into clear insights and recommendations.
• Develop and strengthen routines, policies and internal controls related to financial reporting.
• Lead and develop a small Nordic team
  
  

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who

• Has several years of experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar, and is comfortable with broad responsibility.
• Has a strong accounting background and is used to owning month end close, reconciliations and reporting.
• Is confident in VAT and tax matters in Sweden, and ideally has experience from other Nordic countries as well.
• Has experience with internal controls, compliance and audit support.
• Enjoys a business facing role including budgeting, forecasting and performance follow up together with the business.
• Is strong in Excel, for example formulas and pivot tables, and has worked with Power BI.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates well with stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Is fluent in English and Swedish, written and spoken Danish or Norwegian is a plus.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent is a merit, but not a requirement.
  
  

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Occupational pension and insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Training and development programmes.
• Strong opportunities to grow within a global company, including internationally for those who want to.
• Opportunity to travel as part of the role.
• An international environment with clear values, a high pace, and a culture where professionalism and humour go hand in hand.
• Competitive and attractive compensation.
• Hybrid set up
  
  

Application

Interested. Submit your application today.

For questions, contact ER Manager Peter Holms at [email protected] or recruitment consultant Filip Andén at [email protected] or +46 70 017 22 05.