Senior Financial Accountant / Finance Manager - Nordics

Finance Manager - ScandinaviaMake the Connection.

At Kuba, we're helping shape the future of public transport.Kuba delivers innovative fare collection, payments and mobility solutions that make public transport simpler, smarter and more connected. Our technology is used by transport operators in more than 200 cities worldwide, helping millions of passengers travel every day.We're now looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the finance function for our Scandinavian business.Based in either Stockholm or Copenhagen, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations across the region, working closely with local leadership and our global finance team to ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls and effective business support.This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into their first Finance Manager role or an experienced finance professional looking to broaden their responsibilities within an international technology business.

The OpportunityAs Finance Manager, you'll be the go-to finance professional for our Scandinavian operations.You'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across Sweden and Denmark, including financial and management reporting, project accounting, banking and treasury activities, insurance, statutory compliance and financial controls.A key part of the role will be partnering with project and operational teams to ensure the financial performance of our customer projects is well understood and actively managed. This will include project forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, milestone reporting, revenue and cost analysis, and providing visibility of project performance, risks and opportunitiesYou'll have the opportunity to work across multiple legal entities, collaborate with colleagues around the world and contribute to improving finance processes as the business continues to grow.This is a broad role offering real ownership, variety and the chance to make a visible impact.

What You'll Be DoingYou'll be responsible for the financial management of our Scandinavian entities, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial governance.Your responsibilities will include:Managing the month-end and year-end close process for the Scandinavian businessesPreparing monthly management accounts, financial reports and commentary on key movementsPerforming balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of financial recordsSupporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activitiesManaging project accounting across the Scandinavian portfolio, including project revenue, costs, margins, accruals and financial performanceManaging cash flow reporting and assisting with treasury activitiesSupporting internal and external audits, coordinating documentation and responding to audit queriesEnsuring compliance with local statutory, tax and regulatory requirementsLiaising with external accountants, auditors and tax advisers where requiredPreparing VAT and other statutory returns in conjunction with external advisersSupporting the annual financial statement preparation processMaintaining strong financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencyPartnering with operational leaders to provide financial insight and support business decision-makingWorking closely with the wider Group Finance team on reporting, systems and continuous improvement initiatives

About YouYou're someone who enjoys taking ownership and takes pride in producing accurate, reliable financial information.You're equally comfortable preparing reconciliations as you are discussing financial performance with business leaders. You have excellent attention to detail but also understand the commercial context behind the numbers.You enjoy working independently while building strong relationships across the business and are always looking for opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.Most importantly, you're ready to take the next step in your finance career within an international, growing technology business.

What You'll BringYou'll likely have:A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or local equivalent) or be working towards qualificationExperience as a Senior Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager or similar roleStrong experience preparing management accounts and financial reportingSolid understanding of month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliationsExperience supporting external audits and statutory reportingGood understanding of financial controls and accounting principlesExcellent Excel skills and experience using ERP or finance systemsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across different functions and countriesFluency in English. Knowledge of Swedish or Danish would be advantageous but is not essential

Why Join Kuba?Joining Kuba means becoming part of a global technology business that's transforming the future of mobility.You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of a regional finance function while working closely with colleagues across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. You'll gain broad exposure to international finance, contribute to meaningful business decisions and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of our Scandinavian operations.If you're looking for a role that combines responsibility, variety and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you.Make the Connection. Shape the Future of Mobility.

Benefits

Private Health InsurancePension PlanPaid Time Off