Chief Financial Officer (Swedish Speaker)

Introduction to the positionOur client is a Swedish public company preparing for a Nasdaq listing in the US, operating within the healthcare technology sector. Based in Malmö, Sweden, the organisation is looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its finance function and work closely with the CEO, Board and Audit Committee. This is a senior, hands-on leadership position with significant responsibility across group finance, IFRS reporting, Swedish statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial controls, audit and investor relations. A key priority during the first 12–24 months will be supporting the organisation through its US listing preparation and establishing the reporting, governance and control framework required as the business enters the US capital markets. Your ResponsibilitiesLead the Group finance function, including accounting, reporting, consolidation, treasury and financial controlsOwn group financial reporting under IFRS and Swedish statutory reporting requirementsLead quarterly and annual reporting processes and ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial disclosuresManage the relationship with external auditors, legal advisers, tax advisers and other external finance partnersDevelop and maintain robust internal controls and financial processes appropriate for a listed companySupport preparation for the US Nasdaq listing, including SEC reporting and SOX-related requirementsPrepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, KPIs and cash-flow analysisProvide the CEO, Board and Audit Committee with financial analysis, business insights and decision supportTake responsibility for cash management, liquidity planning and banking relationshipsSupport investor relations activities, including investor meetings, earnings communications and financial presentationsContribute to capital raising and other financing activitiesEstablish and improve finance policies, procedures, closing processes and governance frameworksLead, develop and build the finance team as the organisation continues to growTake a hands-on approach to finance activities within a lean and developing finance organisation Desired Qualifications10+ years of relevant finance and accounting experienceExperience progressing into a senior finance position such as CFO, Group Financial Controller, Head of Accounting or Head of Financial ReportingStrong technical knowledge of IFRS, including group consolidation and complex accounting judgementsStrong understanding of Swedish GAAP, ÅRL, RFR 2 and K3Experience producing statutory accounts, management reporting and published quarterly/annual reportsBackground in a major audit firm and/or significant experience within a listed-company finance environmentExperience with US/SEC reporting, Nasdaq listing processes or SOX 302/404 would be highly advantageousExperience working with financial controls, governance, risk and compliance in a listed or regulated environmentStrong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to translate financial information into business decisionsExcellent written and spoken EnglishFluent Swedish is required, particularly for Swedish statutory reporting, authorities and communication with local stakeholdersExperience with Fortnox would be advantageousDegree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related disciplineComfortable working in a hands-on environment and building processes and structures from the ground upStrong communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior management, Board members, auditors and investorsHigh levels of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to operate effectively under demanding reporting and listing deadlines The position is permanent and full-time, based in Malmö, Sweden. The salary range for this position is SEK 60,000–90,000 per month, depending on experience. My client may be open to slightly higher salary expectations based on the candidate's experience. Apply online/via LinkedIn or email your CV to [email protected] For more information on this and related ERP, HCM and Digital Finance career opportunities, or to understand how we can support you, please contact Oliver Steele at SystemsAccountants: [email protected]”