Financial Controller to global market leader Sherwin-Williams

Are you looking for a new challenge as Financial Controller?


Om tjänsten
As the financial controller this role will work with the Company’s financial & management accounting, reporting and control activities and ensuring they are carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with regulation, company standards and best practice. Working with coordination between the Swedish Company and Shared Service Center in UK regarding financial and accounting, reporting and control activities.

Dina arbetsuppgifter i huvudsak
- Partner together with the Swedish Finance Manager to provide financial leadership (analytical as well as decision support) by managing the legal accounting books for all the Swedish legal entities.
- Assist the Finance Manager in the monthly closing activities for all divisions/functions and legal entities within Sweden.
- Point of contact towards Shared Service Centre in Witney, UK for any types of activities.
- Preparing, together with the Swedish Finance Manager, the statutory accounts for the Swedish entities.
- Point of contact for all internal as well as external audits and provide all required information. Lead projects to implement findings from the Internal Audits.
- Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and harmonization within Sweden to ensure that internal and external reporting requirements are met.
- Responsible, together with the Swedish Finance Manager, for preparing the annual budget, forecast reports, flash reports and other business objectives as required for all business in the legal entity.Contribute to the strategy of the business and provide financial analysis to monitor and improve business performance to authorities and other stakeholders.
- Participate in management and other meetings as required within the role

Vem är du?
The best candidate has a financial degree or equivalent and several years post-qualification experience as Financial Controller or equivalent. Preferable is experience in a multinational reporting environment as well as knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS reporting. We are also looking for a candidate who:

is proficient in Office and other Windows based and web-based applications.
has strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
with ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
is enquiring and precise nature.
is a self-starter.
is fluent in both Swedish and English.

Om verksamheten
WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $18 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.