Financial Controller

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team: The EMEA Enterprise Controller team is responsible for the month end close, management & statutory reporting and internal controls across the region. The team values collaboration across various corporate functions, in delivering to our internal & external stakeholders, and a strong team ethic. The role reports to the EMEA Controller for Osttra supporting the Controller team across several jurisdictions.

The Impact: As the Finance Manager, youwill provide support to the EMEA Controller team with a number of entities in Sweden. We are looking for a candidate who is a problem solver with an analytical mindset who is comfortable with taking on responsibility to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. The candidate will play a key role in providing support for all Controllership matters related to our joint venture partners’ entities in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis/interrogation of key balance sheet & P&L accounts, with preparation and posting of any associated journals
• Preparation of financial statements for legal entities and consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and local GAAP
• Preparation of quarterly management accounts for presentation to the board
• Responsibility for month end processes, including the preparation & posting of journals along with preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaising and interacting with external auditors pursuant to the timely completion of statutory audits carried out on legal entities
• Ensuring timely submission of financial information for regulatory purposes in Sweden
• Assistance with preparation of tax and VAT returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing of payment and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts
• Supporting the full integration of joint venture partner finance processes into SPGI’s
• This is Hybrid role - you’ll be asked to work from office 2 days a week.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Financial Reporting or Accounting
• Fluency in English & Swedish - is a must
• ACA / CPA / CA / ACCA or equivalent certification
• Strong technical accounting skills/knowledge of FRS and IFRS
• Good understanding of VAT and general tax accounting
• Experience with financial statement reporting obligations, including an understanding of US GAAP, local GAAP

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements (at least 2 out of NFA, IFR, HKMA and SFSA), and internal controls
• Ability to prepare consolidated financial statements
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines
• Real team player with innate desire to contribute to change
• Attention to detail
• Hands-on approach
• A strong desire to exceed expectations
• Results orientated

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world’s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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