Gazella is now recruiting a Group Financial Controller for Confirma Software – a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company with operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark. This is a central and team-oriented role where you, together with an experienced Group Controller Team Lead, will be responsible for the entire group consolidation and reporting process under IFRS. Are you an accurate, analytical, and collaborative finance professional who wants to take joint ownership of group reporting in an ambitious and evolving environment? Then this might be the next step for you!
We are interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so send your CV today!
What Confirma Software offers you
You will have the opportunity to become part of a dynamic and international company characterized by rapid growth and complexity within a Nordic group structure. This is an important role within the Group Finance team where close collaboration and knowledge sharing are key to success. The work is characterized by teamwork, shared responsibility, and mutual backup, giving you ample opportunity to contribute your expertise and drive improvements.
Your Challenge
As Group Financial Controller, you will work side-by-side with the Group Controller Team Lead and share responsibility for ensuring the highest possible quality and accuracy in the company's financial figures. The role involves an exciting mix of administration and development, where you will continuously contribute to streamlining processes and internal controls. You will report to the Head of Business Finance & Specialized Finance and have a dotted line to your team lead.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation and IFRS reporting.
- Primary contact point for financial reporting from all subsidiaries – with a focus on guidance, follow-up, and quality assurance.
- Verification, analytical review, and control of reported figures, as well as follow-up on deviations.
- Responsible for the two Swedish Holding companies.
- Driving continuous improvement of processes, routines, and internal controls.
- Close collaboration with external auditors.
- Acting as a professional backbone for Group Finance in Sweden and providing key support to the Business Finance function and management.
Experience
To succeed as Group Financial Controller, we see that you have an academic degree in finance/economics or equivalent, as well as several years of hands-on experience in group accounting/consolidation in an international environment. Experience from SaaS/tech or other fast-paced industries is an advantage. You have very good knowledge of IFRS and a good understanding of Nordic local GAAP. You are proficient in Excel and possess strong system skills, with a genuine interest in processes and automation. Experience with consolidation tools is a requirement, and previous work with Konsolidator is a significant advantage. You communicate effortlessly in both English, verbally and in writing, as the role involves daily contact in English, and Swedish or another Nordic language is meritorious.
Personality
To thrive and succeed in this role, we believe you are an individual with extremely high accuracy and a strong "controlling mindset" who never compromises on quality. You are structured, analytical, and possess a pronounced problem-solving ability. Being a team player who enjoys close daily collaboration and knowledge sharing is crucial, as you will work closely with the Group Financial Controller Team Lead and also the Group Business Controller. You are proactive, capable of understanding and following up on deviations, and contribute with a positive and supportive attitude to the team.
About Confirma Software
Confirma Software is a successful and private equity-backed SaaS company undergoing an intense growth phase. With operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, the company has a complex Nordic group structure that demands high financial precision and efficient processes. The company is committed to continuous development and improvement, and you will be an important part of that journey.
Application
Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Do you fit the profile above? Apply today via the application button! If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Jonathan Thunborg (jonathan.thunborg@gazella.se), who is the responsible recruiter for this position.