Nordic Controller

Role Summary:


The Nordic Controller reporting to the EMEA Controller is responsible for ensuring that all statutory and US GAAP requirements are met across the group of legal Nordic legal entities (Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark). They will provide support for the Accounting Operations teams to ensure financial statement accuracy for US GAAP and Statutory Accounting and will provide guidance to local Business teams on operational and accounting matters.


Essential Responsibilities:


Lead a team of local accounting personnel focused on Statutory and US GAAP reporting activities for the Nordic entities including a key manufacturing location.
Coordinate the Preparation of all the necessary Board of Directory meeting documents and be financial face for the presentations to the board
Build strong relationships with the Finance & Operational teams and have the necessary expertise to understand and resolve technical or operational issues in the region and engage the relevant team or CoE as required. Provides Country specific expertise and language support
Monitor and regularly review the financial ledgers of each legal entity & ensure compliance with local laws/GAPs, tax codes, government regulations and Statutory and Tax filing requirements.
Support the Accounting Operations Finance team on the annual statutory audit with EY/ KPMG for the region including SOX Audit support
Ensure appropriate sign off of audited financial statements and appropriate Board representation
Key local contact for EY/ KPMG auditor and tax authorities
Drive closure of open audit issues (both KPMG & internal audit) and proactively work to prevent future issues / manage risk. Oversee resulting corrective action process in Accounting Operations
Monitor and review that appropriate Internal Controls are in place, in line with local statutory laws and US GAAP, and critically examine potential issues where financial risks & opportunities may be drawn out
Oversee account reconciliations, KPI’s and closing activities for the region ensuring high quality and timely delivery of financial information from Accounting Operations
Proactively lead adherence to the compliance policies
Supports business changes and transformations including acquisitions / disposals
Identify potential risks and opportunities and communicate effectively to key stakeholders
Manage the fiscal budget for the Nordic Controllership team. Monitor actuals and present information to the EMEA Controller



For more information about the position please contact Jonathan Battrick: jonathan.battrick@ge.com


Candidates should note that this role will be in scope for the proposed transition of GE Biopharma to Danaher and will transfer to Danaher at close of this transaction.


Qualifications/Requirements:


Qualified Accountant with significant post qualification experience OR Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field and major progressive accounting or finance experience or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Fluent in English, written and spoken. Swedish language knowledge is a huge advantage
Proficiency in U.S. GAAP or another internationally recognized accounting framework and authoritative accounting literature
Proficiency in Swedish GAAP for entity structure consolidation and reporting
EU Work Permit is required



Desired Characteristics:


Integrity: accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others
External focus: capable of forging strong relationships with finance and non-finance leaders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly
Encourage teamwork & Co-operation to achieve the common aim. ”He or she is a good team player”.
Clear thinker / problem solver: successfully led projects/process improvements within operations/finance functions; able to quickly grasp new ideas
Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change
Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information and in different or unexpected circumstances
Proficient use of financial systems