Statutory Financial Manager Sweden

About The Position

Essity is seeking a Statutory Financial Manager (Sweden) to lead statutory accounting and reporting activities. This role ensures financial operations are accurate, compliant, and aligned with internal and external standards. You will work in a dynamic matrix organization, collaborating across teams and driving continuous improvement. You will report to Finance Manager Europe North & TMEA.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Ensure that financial activities are conducted accurately, ethically and comply with accounting principles, regulations, and Essity standards.
• Accountable for the organization’s financial reports and presenting insights to the management and/or company boards.
• Participate in month-end closing process within a matrix organization.
• Drive quality checks and ensure statutory accounting process compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Key Internal Controls within own area of responsibility.
• Support, coordinate and secure execution of external and internal audits.
• Act as a key advisor on accounting matters, providing professional accounting advice in a complex area of expertise.  
• Foster cooperation between the GBS (Global Business Services) organizational units across the matrix organization.
• Accountable for continuous collaboration with local, regional and global stakeholders.
• Contribute to projects enhancing statutory accounting services. 
• Manage costs within own responsibility area.
• Maintain end to end thinking and performance in everyday service delivery. 

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who has strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and standards. To be successful in the role you need to be a communicative team-player who operates with a positive and pragmatic can-do attitude, embracing change and dealing with ambiguity and complexity. You are being able to working with multiple stakeholders while balancing multiple priorities. You are self-driven and communicate effectively. You feel comfortable in matrix environment.

Requirements

• Embrace and live our Beliefs and Behaviors - Care, Courage, Collaboration and Commitment  
• 5+ years of experience in Finance managerial roles   
• Degree in Finance or Accounting (Certified Accountant preferred)
• Fluent in Swedish and English
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is an advantage  

Application

Does it sound interesting to you? Please send in your application to us in English via our website at your earliest convenience but not later than deadline. We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good  |  Excel Together |  Be You with Us

Application End Date:

20 okt. 2025

Job Requisition Id:

Essity257143