Controling Analyst

About the Role
We are looking for a Controlling Analyst to strengthen our Finance and Controlling team in Gothenburg. The role focuses on Sweden and supports collaboration across Scandinavia, Region North, and selected global finance teams.
You will join a small, collaborative finance team where responsibilities are clearly defined and support is available. Your work will focus on core controlling activities such as reporting, forecasting support, and analysis, with growing exposure to business partnering and system improvements over time.
This role suits someone who wants to deepen their controlling skills, gain structured ownership step by step, and develop confidence in a matrix organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Month End, Forecasting and Planning
• Support month end close activities for assigned areas, including reporting, reconciliations, time writing reviews, and KPI updates
• Contribute to forecasting and annual planning processes in close collaboration with senior controllers and FP&A
• Prepare variance analyses and support the identification of key cost drivers
• Assist with investment planning, business cases, and project follow up
Business Support and Partnering
• Act as a finance contact for operational teams with guidance from senior finance colleagues
• Support planning, resource tracking, and cost follow up for software development and operational teams
• Help translate financial data into clear and practical insights for the business
• Learn to balance local and regional requirements within a matrix setup
Reporting and Analysis
• Prepare management reports and KPI dashboards for assigned areas
• Use tools such as Tagetik, SAP, Excel, and Power BI to analyse cost trends and development metrics
• Support improvements in reporting quality, data accuracy, and planning models
Controls, Compliance, and Ways of Working
• Follow established internal controls and reporting standards
• Support audit and compliance activities through documentation and data preparation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within finance processes and systems
• Support ad hoc finance tasks as part of a small and hands on team

What Success Looks Like in the First Year
• Reliable execution of month end and reporting tasks for assigned areas
• Growing independence in forecasting and planning support
• Clear communication and constructive collaboration with business stakeholders
• Visible learning curve in controlling topics, systems, and ways of working
• Trusted reputation as a structured and dependable finance partner
Your Profile
Experience and Skills
• 3–5 years of experience in controlling, FP&A, or financial analysis
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost follow up
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Experience with Tagetik or other performance management tools is an advantage
• Exposure to SAP and Power BI is helpful, but not mandatory
• Willingness and ability to learn systems and processes quickly
Soft Skills
• Structured and reliable in execution
• Comfortable working with guidance and gradually increasing ownership
• Clear communicator who enjoys collaborating across teams
• Curious mindset and motivation to develop in a matrix organisation
• Hands on and pragmatic approach to problem solving
Languages
• English required
• Swedish preferred
Team and Working Environment
• Reports to the Finance Lead & Controlling Manager Sweden
• Part of a controlling team of three in Sweden
• Hybrid working model with regular presence in the Gothenburg office
• Occasional travel for regional meetings
 

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.