Nordic Operations Controller

Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health
We are Cytiva, a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020.
Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups and sauces - they need to work better, faster and safer, leading to better patient outcomes.
We are looking for a Nordic Controller with location at our large Uppsala site and who will be 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). You and your team 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.
What You'll Do
Lead a smaller team of local Controllership (accounting) personnel focused on Statutory and US GAAP reporting activities for the Nordic entities which includes our key manufacturing location.
Coordinate the Preparation of all the necessary Board of Directors meeting documents & be the financial face for the presentations to the Board
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.
Key local contact for EY/ KPMG auditor and tax authorities
Manage the fiscal budget for the Nordic Controllership team. Monitor actuals and present information to the EMEA Controller

Who you are
Qualified Accountant with post qualification experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field and 12 - 15 years of progressive accounting &/or finance experience.
Fluent in English, written and spoken
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
Clearly documented & successful people management and leadership experience

Who we are
Whatever your role, we bring purpose and challenge into our everyday work. If you are driven to make the world a better place thanks to science and medicine, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re flexible, curious and relentless, you’ll belong. If you are excited about a global culture, this can be the place to further your career.


For questions please contact hiring manager Jonathan Battrick by email: jonathan.batrick@cytiva.com


Want to know more? Take a look at our Careers website, Instagram och LinkedIn page!


Cytiva is a 3.3 billion USD global life sciences leader with over 7000 associates across 40 countries who are dedicated to our mission to help us improve access to life-changing therapies that transform human health. As a trusted partner to customers that range in scale and scope, Cytiva brings efficiencies to research and manufacturing workflows, ensuring the development, manufacture and delivery of transformative medicines to patients.


As part of the Danaher family of companies, our work at Cytiva is supported by a global science and technology innovator. In addition to Danaher’s unrivaled leadership training and professional development programs, our relationship also provides expanded career opportunities across industries and brands. Together, we are united by a shared purpose: Helping Realize Life’s Potential.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.