Financial Manager

IKEM - Innovations and Chemical Industries in Sweden - is seeking a Finance Manager as our current one is retiring. Do you enjoy working with finance from start to finish and being a guarantor of good financial management? Would you like a role where, in addition to working with the entire financial flow, you also get to be involved in issues related to different parts of the organization and be an important support to management in daily work? About the Role As our Finance Manager, you will be solely responsible for the finance function and its development. You will drive the work independently, but in close collaboration with management and other colleagues in the organization. Your main tasks include: * Ongoing bookkeeping and accounting * Balance sheet reconciliation and income statement analysis * Preparation of income and balance sheets * Year-end work and annual reports * VAT and tax declarations * Budget work and financial follow-up * Periodic reports to the working committee and board * Management of financial governance documents and routines * Supplier contact * Verification of payroll documentation, expenses, and time reports (payroll administration is handled by an external party) * Follow-up of cost centers in collaboration with responsible parties in the organization * Support for other employees as needed Beyond financial work, you will be involved in issues related to IT, HR, facilities, and various administrative projects. The role suits someone who enjoys having many contact points and likes to be involved in multiple parts of the organization. As Finance Manager, you will be located at the head office in central Stockholm, where approximately 30 people work, and will report directly to the CEO. Experience We are seeking someone with several years of experience as a Finance Manager who enjoys a role that allows both strategic and operational work. Previous experience in a membership organization is considered meritorious. You have a solid theoretical foundation in finance and accounting, preferably from a university or college, but we value experience equally. You are familiar with various financial systems and Excel. We work with Xledger, so experience with this system is of particular interest. We are looking for someone with a holistic view of accounting, financial statements, and financial management, who combines this with the ability and interest in supporting the organization in these matters. Personal Characteristics To thrive and succeed in this role, we seek a structured and meticulous person with a good ability to plan and prioritize work. You are accustomed to working independently and have the ability to manage and organize your work efficiently. We value someone who is a humble team player who enjoys collaborating and contributing to the organization's success. Additionally, you have an interest in developing financial management and thereby contributing to efficient work processes. If you have a positive attitude, are open and service-oriented, you will enjoy working with us! About IKEM IKEM is the industry and employer organization for Sweden's innovation and chemical companies. Our approximately 1,200 member companies operate in everything from chemical and plastics industries to pharmaceutical manufacturing, recycling, and biotechnology - with chemistry in a broad sense as a common denominator. We negotiate collective agreements, offer qualified advice, and drive important issues to strengthen member companies' competitiveness and innovation capacity. Together, our members account for a fifth of industrial turnover, a quarter of Sweden's goods exports, and employ over 70,000 people. Application and Contact In this recruitment, IKEM is collaborating with Jefferson Wells. For questions about the position or recruitment process, you are warmly welcome to contact responsible recruitment consultant Malin Magnusson at 076 - 780 68 64. Application deadline is November 28, 2025. Welcome with your application!