Senior Financial Controller
NKT
Job Description Manage project accounting and reporting in Karlskrona Are you an experienced accounting professional with in-depth knowledge of IFRS, Swedish local GAAP and Percentage of Completion accounting? As Senior Finance Controller, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, dependable closing processes and appropriate accounting for long-term manufacturing projects. Based in Karlskrona or Malmö, you will join an international company contributing to the green transition through complex energy infrastructure projects. Would you like to combine detailed SAP accounting with cross-functional collaboration in a project-based environment? Ensure accurate accounting across projects and manufacturing operations You will take a hands-on role in financial accounting, statutory reporting and monthly, quarterly and annual closing. Your work will cover IFRS 15 and POC accounting, audit coordination, inventory and manufacturing accounting, financial controls and SAP transactions. You will collaborate with project and production controlling, FP&A, Operations and the Shared Service Center to resolve accounting matters and improve reporting quality. You will also use AI, automation and digital tools to simplify processes and reduce repetitive manual work. Your responsibility will be to: Manage financial reporting under IFRS and Swedish local GAAP Coordinate statutory and external audits from planning to closure Review POC accounting, project margins, provisions and Estimate-at-Completion assumptions Validate closing entries, reconciliations, inventory movements and manufacturing transactions Improve SAP accounting processes, controls and digital month-end reporting The position is based in Karlskrona and involves regular collaboration with local and international Finance teams, auditors, project teams and production functions. You will be a central accounting contact across these groups. Any travel requirements will be discussed during the recruitment process. Hands-on accountant with sound judgement and clear communication You approach complex accounting matters in a structured and practical way, taking ownership until issues are resolved. You are comfortable working with detailed transactions while keeping sight of their wider financial impact. Your collaborative approach helps you coordinate different stakeholders, and you explain technical matters clearly to colleagues outside Finance. You question incorrect accounting treatments constructively and seek lasting process improvements rather than repeated manual corrections. You also have: A relevant university degree and approximately eight years of Finance and Accounting experience In-depth knowledge of IFRS, Swedish local GAAP and IFRS 15/POC accounting Hands-on SAP experience, including tracing transactions into financial statements Experience in manufacturing, industrial or project-based accounting environments The ability to understand Swedish and communicate effectively in an international setting Support reliable financial reporting for a greener future We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment. This role offers opportunities to develop your career within a collaborative Finance organisation and expand your skills in an international setting. You will gain broad exposure to project accounting, manufacturing operations, statutory audits and digital Finance improvements while working with colleagues across business functions and countries. “As a leader, I value people who combine sound accounting judgement with a practical approach. In this role, you will work closely with our Finance and operational teams, resolve complex matters and create more dependable and efficient accounting processes,” says Hiring Manager, Purin Chen. Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here! We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than November 1st of 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Purin Chen at Visa e-postadress på karriarguiden.se. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Global Talent Attraction Specialist Kevin Strack at Visa e-postadress på karriarguiden.se. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions. Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!