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Abion

Head of Group Accounting – Control

Abion

. Own Group consolidation, reporting and the end-to-end monthly close .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeGothenburg • SwedenLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Group Accounting, Financial Control, and IFRS compliance, with a strong focus on finance transformation initiatives such as ERP harmonization and automation. Proven leadership in managing multi-entity finance teams and driving performance improvements in a PE-backed environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Group Accounting LeadershipIFRS ExpertiseFinance TransformationFluency in English and SwedishAudit Experience

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Hard Skills
ConsolidationLocal GAAPStatutory ReportingTreasury OperationsAcquisition AccountingFinancial ControlLiquidity ForecastingAccounting PoliciesInternal ControlsFinance Reporting
Soft Skills
Proactive CommunicationDecision-MakingTeam DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCuriosity About Technology
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsAutomation ToolsAI Initiatives
Industry Keywords
PE-Backed EnvironmentMulti-Entity BusinessFinance TransformationAuditBig Four Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own Group consolidation, reporting and the end-to-end monthly close
  • Safeguard balance-sheet integrity, accounting policies and internal controls
  • Lead statutory reporting, audits and tax compliance across entities
  • Manage treasury operations and support liquidity forecasting
  • Lead acquisition accounting and integrate new entities into Group reporting
  • Drive ERP harmonisation, automation and AI initiatives within Finance
  • Develop a high-performing international team with clear accountability
  • Act as a trusted partner to the CFO on performance, risk and quality of earnings
  • Report to the Group CFO in Gothenburg
  • Lead the accounting and control team across Sweden and the UK

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of finance experience, ideally including audit or Big Four
  • Leadership experience in Group Accounting or Financial Control within an international, multi-entity business
  • Strong IFRS, consolidation and local GAAP expertise
  • Experience from a PE-backed and acquisition-driven environment
  • Track record of leading finance transformation, such as ERP, consolidation or close improvements
  • Clear, proactive communication and confidence in making difficult decisions
  • Fluency in English and Swedish
  • Curiosity about technology, automation and AI

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Gym membership contributions
  • Freedom with responsibility
  • Team activities and celebrations
  • Fast-paced, international work environment
  • Collaboration with a global team of experts