Accounting Manager, Gothenburg

If you are a process-oriented Accounting Manager with an interest in Finance systems as well as leading and inspiring people, you are probably the one we are looking for.

Become a part of transforming Europe’s leading Ferry Company
At Stena Line, we believe everything is connected. By bringing people and goods together, we enable businesses and societies to grow. As a company, we are on an exciting journey driven by technology and new digital habits, developing our business to create outcomes that matter to our customers.

Stena Line’s Finance department has a crucial part in this journey as we continue to digitalise and automate our processes to provide effective and efficient support to our business activities. The utilisation of robotics and other technologies allows our co-workers to focus on value-adding activities rather than the monotone and repetitive. We are a centralised Finance function primarily based in Gothenburg and we handle the business administration for most of Stena Line’s 40 legal entities in several European countries.

What will you do?
Stena Line Accounting currently consists of 12 employees including 2 managers, with the main task of planning and executing monthly and quarterly closings for Stena Line's operational and legal units. You will have direct responsibility for 4 to 6 Accountants, each responsible for different companies . You will also work in close cooperation with other colleagues in the Finance Department and other areas. We want you to have a great interest in leadership and development of processes and routines.

As a manager you will be part of our Finance department, a centralized function located in Gothenburg. In this position, you will have great opportunities to gain good insight into a larger internationally active group. You will lead and actively participate in the accounting work and development of a modern Finance function. The position may involve some travel.

The Accounting department's other responsibilities include:
- Improving and streamlining accounting procedures and processes
- Ensuring that we comply with local legislation and the Group's accounting principles
- Providing support and training to other departments both within Finance and line organizations
- Reporting of VAT and excise duties

Who are you?
At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. In this role we are looking for someone with dual personalities; able to switch from digging into details to adopting the helicopter view and handling the short-term while planning for the long-term. You are open minded, thrive on taking on new challenges and you know how to collaborate with others to achieve a common goal. You are able to connect with different people throughout the organisation and you are driven to create results.

The must-have’s:
- B. Sc. in Business Administration and Economics or equivalent
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience from a, preferably, international business or audit firm
- Big interest in how processes and systems are working together

We also think that you have worked as a manager and have found that what you’re passionate in development of organisation and people. We assume that you are fluent in Swedish – a native speaker or on that level, and that you are fluent in English, both written and spoken. You express yourself well and have a good communication and cooperation skill as well as having ability to learn fast.

Interested?
This is a fulltime, permanent position based in Gothenburg within our Finance department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your application in Swedish as soon as possible but no later than 27th of February 2022. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Monica Söderbergh, Head of Financial Control, monica.soderbergh@stenaline.com or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Frida Berntsson, Talent Acquisition Partner, frida.berntsson@stenaline.com.

Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. 

About Stena Line
As the leader of sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 4300 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company. As a company, we are on an exciting journey driven by technology and new digital habits, developing our business to create outcomes that matter to our customers. The journey starts with us.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.