Do you want a key role where you will have overall responsibility for the finances of a successful family-owned business with a focus on long-term sustainability and high quality? As the Financial Manager at Axel Larsson, you will be a central part of the organization and responsible for all finance-related tasks. Here, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence the business, and work closely with management in a company with short decision-making paths and significant personal responsibility.
About the Position
This position is a direct recruitment, meaning the recruitment process is conducted through Bravura, and you will be employed directly by Axel Larsson.
About the Company
Axel Larsson is Sweden's leading supplier of valves and instruments and has focused on long-term relationships and proximity to its customers since its inception in 1949. As an independent family business in its third generation, they constantly strive for improvements to stay at the forefront of the market. The company currently employs around 40 people and has a flat organizational structure, allowing each employee significant personal responsibility and direct contact with management. With continuous growth, one of the industry's most comprehensive inventories, and a very solid financial standing, Axel Larsson offers a wide range of high-quality products combined with qualified technical advice, where many products are assembled into complete valve packages in their workshop. The headquarters, along with the warehouse and workshop, is located in Upplands Väsby, just north of Stockholm, with local sales offices throughout Sweden.
Responsibilities
As the Financial Manager at Axel Larsson, you will have overall responsibility for the company's finances and report directly to the CEO. The role is broad and encompasses all finance-related tasks. Specifically, this includes ensuring payroll flow, managing VAT and taxes according to regulations, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting in the form of monthly reports, credit assessments, ongoing reconciliations with the management team, and liaising with the auditing firm and external parties such as banks and insurance companies. Additionally, you will conduct monthly and annual closings and prepare financial work for the board. You will have the support of a finance assistant who handles supplier invoices, ongoing accounting, assists with monthly closings, and manages Eurocard administration. You will not have personnel responsibility in this role. Specific tasks include:
• Ensuring correct handling of payroll, VAT, and taxes
• Working with budgeting, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Conducting credit assessments and financial analyses
• Ongoing reconciliations and reporting to the management team
• Managing contact with the auditing firm, bank, and insurance companies
• Leading and conducting monthly and annual closings
• Preparing financial materials for board meetings
• Collaborating with and supporting the finance assistant in daily tasks
Education, Experience, and Personal Qualities
• Post-secondary education in finance or equivalent work experience
• At least three years of work experience as an accountant or financial manager in a smaller company where you have had overall responsibility
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Experience with the business system Monitor is an advantage
As a person, you are driven by taking overall responsibility for your work and contributing your expertise and experience to develop the business through well-founded decisions. You thrive in an independent role where you plan and manage your work to ensure a correct approach. You are proactive and willing to question things humbly when something seems off. Since the role involves multiple points of contact, you are social and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve the best results. Finally, we see that you are analytical and can quickly develop a clear understanding of numbers.
Additional Information
Start: By agreement
Location: Upplands Väsby
Salary: By agreement
We use a competency-based methodology in all recruitment processes to ensure unbiased selection. We also conduct ongoing selection, meaning we will remove the advertisement once enough candidates have applied. If you are shortlisted for the position, we will contact you for an initial phone interview. Regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not, you will receive feedback on your application.
Do you have questions? Feel free to reach out!
[email protected]
010-171 47 10
We recommend that you submit your application promptly as we conduct ongoing selection.
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