Finance Manager eager to drive change

Jobbeskrivning

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

We are looking for our next Finance Manager eager to drive change

As we are implementing SAP we are undergoing a significant transformation, both from financial reporting point of view and in terms of ways of working. We are therefore seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of our financial reporting for our legal entities outside North America. As a Finance Manager, you will hold ultimate responsibility for the financial reporting, follow-up, and analysis of Billerud’s legal entities within your region. This is a newly established role driven by structural changes within the organization, offering a unique opportunity to shape and optimize financial processes.

You will play a key role in ensuring the integrity and quality of our financial reporting and act as a central link between various finance functions, including Tax, Accounting, Finance Shared Service Center, and our mills. Given the ongoing SAP implementation, your work will be crucial in establishing processes and new ways of working.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensure that all accounting activities for the legal entity are performed and reported in our consolidation system COGNOS controller, in close collaboration with our Financial Shared Service Center (SSC).
• Own the statutory reporting for the legal entity, with SSC support.
• Analyzing balance sheets and income statements, acting as a key point of contact for Group Finance and auditors.
• Acting as a speaking partner to Group Tax and ensuring tax compliance, including VAT reporting, transfer pricing documentation, and tax margin accuracy.
• Managing tax returns and Intrastat reporting, supported by SSC, as well as owning the management fee calculations for the legal entity.
• Ensuring compliance with Group Treasury policies.
• Ensuring adherence to internal control frameworks and collaborating with internal control functions.
• Acting as a key finance contact for payroll and HR matters related to employees within the legal entity, covering both recurring and special events.
• Supporting business controllers in actuals analysis and forecasting.
• Coordinating with HR regarding salary and benefit calculations to ensure accuracy in financial planning.

This role is based at our headquarter in Solna, Stockholm. You will report to Vice President Group Finance. – This role as no direct reports.

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.

Kvalifikationer

To succeed in the role of Finance Manager, we believe you have:

• Several years’ experience from similar rolls within Financial Controlling for large or mid-sized listed companies.
• Strong accounting background covering full legal entity reporting and financial analysis
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with finance teams such as Tax, Group Accounting, Group Business Control and Finance Shared Service Centers.
• Experience in financial process improvement and implementation.
• Relevant academic degree, preferably in financial accounting.

Personliga egenskaper

We place great emphasis on your personality. To succeed in this role, you should be proactive, structured, and take ownership of your work with a strong sense of responsibility. You are highly self-motivated while also valuing collaboration and teamwork. Your analytical mindset enables you to handle both detailed financial reviews and high-level strategic decision-making. You thrive in an environment where you can drive improvements and implement efficient financial processes to ensure that financial processes are optimized and aligned with the company’s strategic goals.

As a network-oriented individual, you actively build strong relationships across finance functions and the wider organization to enable effective collaboration. You are adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

 
Our values are very important for us and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say. 

Kontakta oss

For questions regarding the position, please contact Mikael Andersson, Vice President Group Finance, at Mikael.A.Andersson@billerud.com. For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Julia Åkerlund, Talent Acquisition Partner, at julia.akerlund@billerud.com.

We kindly decline offers from external recruitment providers.

Ansökningsinformation

Welcome with your application no later than March 30th.  Selection may take place on an ongoing basis during this process.

 
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. 

 
Why us?  

• Be part of a significant transformation project, shaping new financial processes and structures.
• Opportunity to influence and create new operational frameworks within a leading industry player.
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future 
• Development and career opportunities 
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy. 
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.  

Our recruitment process will include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, alcohol- & drug test as well as background checks.