Financial Controller to If corporate control within Sampo Group Control

Do you want to play a key role in financial steering and decision-making at the leading P&C insurer in the Nordics? Are you motivated by turning complex financial data into actionable insights while continuously improving processes and ways of working? If so, this could be your next challenge.

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our Corporate Control team within Sampo Group Control. In this role, you will work at the center of If's financial reporting and planning processes, supporting both If and the Sampo Group with high-quality financial analysis, reporting and business insights. You will be part of a highly skilled team where collaboration, curiosity and continuous development are at the heart of everything we do.
 

As a Financial Controller in Corporate Control, you will work on some of the most important topics on the CFO agenda. You will combine financial reporting, planning and forecasting with analytical and strategic work, helping senior management understand financial performance and make informed business decisions.

You will have a broad mandate across the financial reporting cycle, from monthly and yearly closing activities to long-term planning and forecasting. A key part of the role is ensuring high-quality reporting and analyses for both If and the Sampo Group while driving continuous improvements in processes, tools and ways of working.

The role also offers significant opportunities to contribute to the future development of Finance. We are continuously exploring how digitalization, automation, AI and new analytical tools can improve efficiency, quality and decision support, and we are looking for someone who wants to be at the forefront of that journey.

Some of your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead and contribute to financial analysis and reporting of forecasts and plans.
• Coordinate and develop the planning and forecasting processes.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Analyse financial performance and communicate insights to senior stakeholders in a clear and pedagogical manner.
• Support assessments related to IFRS and other financial reporting matters.
• Drive continuous improvements of reporting processes, controls and governance.
• Develop reporting and visualisation through tools such as Power BI and Power point.
• Lead or participate in strategic and cross-functional projects.
• Act as a trusted partner for the business and respond to ad hoc analyses and management requests.

In the same way that we place high demands on you as an employee, we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer. Here are some of the benefits of working at If:

• An inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome.

• Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics.

• Social activities, as well as a highly skilled professional environment.

• Possibility of a hybrid workplace.

• Health-promoting workplace with wellness allowance and various sports activities.

• Great insurance benefits.

• Lunch benefit.

• High pension savings.

The Corporate Control team is part of If's and Sampo’s CFO organisation and works closely with Business Areas and corporate functions across the Nordic organisation. We have a unique position at the center of the business, giving us broad exposure to strategic initiatives, financial performance and key management decisions.

You will join a team of experienced and engaged controllers who are passionate about finance, business understanding and continuous improvement. We believe that the best results are achieved through collaboration, knowledge sharing and supporting each other. While the pace can be high and deadlines demanding, we genuinely enjoy working together and celebrate successes as a team.

Our culture is built on trust, curiosity and accountability. We challenge each other, learn from each other and continuously look for better ways of working.

You are an analytical and proactive professional who enjoys working in a complex environment and turning financial information into valuable business insights. You have a structured approach, a strong sense of ownership and a genuine interest in understanding both the details and the bigger picture.

You enjoy improving processes and finding smarter ways of working. You are curious about how new technology, automation and AI can strengthen finance processes and decision-making. You are equally comfortable performing detailed analysis, discussing business implications with stakeholders and explaining complex topics in a clear and pedagogical manner.

As a person, you are collaborative, self-driven and solution-oriented. You contribute positively to team development, share knowledge generously and enjoy helping others succeed.

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Financial Control, Business Control, Audit, consultanty or a similar role.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, planning and forecasting processes.

• Experience working with IFRS and financial statements, including P&L and balance sheet analysis.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting and ability to create high-quality reports and presentations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience driving projects and process improvements.

• Ability to communicate complex financial matters in a clear and pedagogical way.

• Experience from the insurance industry is considered an advantage.

• Experience with Workday Financials is an advantage.

• Fluency in English and Swedish.

Application deadline: Screening and interviewing will start immediately. However, application deadline is 22 sep 2026.

To apply for the position: Please attach your CV and application.

Work location: If's headquarters in Bergshamra, Solna.

Start: As soon as possible.

For more information, please contact: Martina Arvestål, Head of Corporate Control, [email protected], +46 70 958 59 14

Background checks may be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable legislation and internal policies.

We look forward to your application!