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About the job
We are looking for a Financial Accountant with a solid experience within the Purchase to Pay Process that initially will be focusing on the implementation of a new Invoice Management System. As a vital team member in the project, you will work together with the project team to secure efficient processes and compliant workflows in close cooperation with the business to contribute to a good implementation.
There after the role will transform into a role within the Accounting and Reporting team where you’ll work independently and take ownership of key accounting areas. You will have a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of these accounting areas and their connected financial processes. You will work closely with the Accounting and Reporting Team to support ongoing improvements and to ensure that our financial operations run efficiently and compliant.
Main tasks and responsibilities will be.
Initially responsibilities
You will have a key role in the project team to secure an efficient implementation of the new Invoice Management System. You will work close with the global project team for Alfa Laval, the Finance department and organisations of Alfa Laval Technologies AB. Main responsibilities will be
- Secure compliant processes and workflows from Swedish Accounting Rules and internal control
- Participate in project task relating to assess, test and evaluate processes and accounting tasks.
- Drive the coordination and communication with involved stakeholders
- Provide support to the business of the local entity during the project
Long term responsibilities
Your independent key tasks will be covering the responsibility for a few specific accounting and financial areas that will change over time as you grow within the Accounting and Reporting team:
Example of areas could be Provisions, Financial Leasing, Tax related reporting and Transfer pricing.
Within the assigned accounting and financial areas, the responsibilities will be:
- Take responsibility and lead activities related to specific accounting and financial areas to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Analyse and secure high quality of monthly group reporting
- Lead and ensure accurate forecasting activities
- Be a partner providing support and insights for local controllers
- Drive process improvements and strengthening the internal control within the accounting areas
- Contribute to the change process Finance Transformation that is a part of Alfa Lavals strategy in Finance
- Support a few central support organisations with controlling or accounting services
This role will be placed in Lund, Alfa Laval Technologies AB. Travelling might be needed from time to time to Swedish sites but not on a regular basis.
Who you are.
To succeed in this role, you have a solid experience within the Purchase to Pay Process. You know how to play in a team but also working independently, you are open to changes, and you embrace them. You master the ability to quickly understand the core of a problem and focus on the most important aspects. You enjoy analysing and finding solutions to improve or solve processes and can explain these further.
As a person you are accurate, driven, target orientated and unpretentious. You remain confident in situations with unknown elements, and you can challenge yourself and others in a positive manner.
What you know
Academic background in accounting at university level is required. It’s a pre-requisite to hold 5 years of working experience as a financial accountant with strong knowledge of Swedish accounting rules. You have good working knowledge of both the Purchase to Pay Process and the Invoice Management System Medius. Work experience of accounting in industrial companies or work experience as auditor is a merit.
You are an advanced user in Excel and have experience with different ERP systems. Experience from D365 is a merit. You can communicate and explain accounting well. And finally, you’re fluent in both English and Swedish.
For more information, please contact
Annika Persson, Accounting Manager, [email protected]
Union information
Axel Scharing, Akademikerna, [email protected]
Anders Jansson, Unionen, [email protected]
Kenneth Wideström, Ledarna, [email protected]
We review applications continually so please send in yours not later than August 10th, 2026.
Please note that, in compliance with GDPR, we cannot accept applications submitted via email.
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the preemployment process. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
Skills Required
- Academic background in accounting at university level
- Minimum 5 years working experience as a financial accountant with strong knowledge of Swedish accounting rules
- Good working knowledge of the Purchase to Pay (PtP) process
- Working knowledge of the Invoice Management System Medius
- Advanced user of Excel
- Experience with different ERP systems
- Fluent in English and Swedish
- Ability to communicate and explain accounting clearly
- Work experience in industrial companies or as an auditor
- Experience with Dynamics 365 (D365)
- Experience with provisions, financial leasing, tax reporting or transfer pricing
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
