Business Controller / Accounting Manager

At Qred, we’re building the bank for small businesses. Since launching 10 years ago, we’ve grown from startup to profitable fintech scale-up, now generating over 1 billion SEK in annual revenue and supporting 50,000+ entrepreneurs across Northern Europe. We combine smart technology, real data, and human judgment to make financing simple, fast, and fair. With bold growth plans and strong momentum across multiple markets, we’re now looking for a Financial Accountant for the next phase of growth. About the Role As a Financial Controller at Qred, you will bridge the gap between technical execution and business impact by taking end-to-end ownership of our daily accounting, manage routine accounting matters and serve as an important part of the month-end closing process.. This mission-oriented role is not just about bookkeeping; you will be a key driver in scaling our financial systems, leveraging automation to streamline complex workflows in a fast-paced Fintech environment. Key responsibilities Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. Ensure quality in day-to-day bookkeeping and strengthen internal control. Drive the automation of financial processes by implementing smart system solutions and AI-driven workflows. Manage statutory reporting, including VAT, corporate tax, and payroll-related accounting. Manage external audit coordination and serve as a proactive partner to the business, supporting the organization with routine accounting and financial queries. What we’re looking for We are looking for a professional with a structured, data-driven mindset who thrives on building scalable processes rather than just maintaining the status quo. You should be motivated by the challenge of optimizing financial systems and possess the independence to drive projects from idea to completion in a collaborative, non-bureaucratic setting. Qualifications A few years of experience in accounting or financial control, ideally from a consulting background or a multi-entity environment. Analytical skills with an understanding of how the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements interplayAdvanced proficiency in Excel and a proven interest in leveraging automation or AI to improve financial processes . Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional fluency in both Swedish and English is essential. Experience with IFRS, regulated environment and/or Business Central is considered a strong advantage. Why Qred? This is the place to be if you’re looking for a place to grow. Qred is growing fast, and our Qredsters along with it. With a non-bureaucratic organization and delegated responsibilities, we make sure there’s a short path from idea to action. In addition to our great culture, you get to work with the latest cutting-edge techniques, full ownership, and last but not least a bunch of great competent colleagues to learn from! One Last Thing This is a full-time, permanent position based in our headquarters in Stockholm. We operate with an office-first setup, with flexibility when needed. We review applications on a rolling basis and while the start date is flexible, the right candidate can join us immediately. Qred celebrates diversity and does not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote #LI-Onsite

We are looking for a driven Line Controller / Business Controller with around 5 years of experience to join an international biopharmaceutical company experiencing strong growth. This is a perfect opportunity for a controller who is ready for a natural next step in their career, combining hands-on line controlling with finance business partnering in a complex global organization. We review applications continuously, so do not hesitate to apply today! About the role Our client is looking for a dedicated Line Controller to take on a central and business-facing role within Research, Development and Medical Affairs (RDMA). The organization manages an annual budget of several billion SEK, divided between project activities and the ongoing line organization, comprising approximately 200 employees and 100 cost centers across Europe, the US, and Japan. In this role, you will act as a financial business partner to several functional line leaders, translating business plans into financial realities and creating transparency around performance. This is a dynamic role suited for someone who wants to combine qualified finance business partnering with clear operational line responsibility (budgeting, forecasting, cost center management, and variance analysis) in a global environment. You are offered A natural career step: A role where you get full ownership of your areas and room to grow in a global biopharmaceutical environment. A strong international network: Collaborate closely with global functional leaders, international co-controllers, and an experienced finance team. Strategic and operational variety: A highly varied role where you move seamlessly between forecasting discussions with functional leaders and hands-on Excel analysis, cost center management, and follow-ups Work tasks Your responsibilities will include: Act as a financial business partner to functional leaders and senior stakeholders within RDMA. Develop a thorough understanding of business plans, priorities, resource requirements, and cost drivers. Constructively challenge budget owners' assumptions and plans, helping to identify practical solutions that balance scientific needs with available resources. Drive the four annual planning and forecasting cycles, including the budget process. Coordinate and quality-assure financial input from a large number of cost centers and business areas. Monitor actual performance against budget/forecast and analyze the underlying causes of variances. Identify financial risks and opportunities, explaining their impact on the full-year forecast. Take ownership of relevant month-end and quarter-end close activities (accruals, reallocations, and closing documentation). Collaborate with accounting, Business Controllers, System Controllers, and the wider global finance organization to improve processes and transparency. We are looking for Around 4-6 years of relevant experience in Business Controlling, Line Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management. Have a solid understanding of month-end closing, accruals, and other accounting-related controlling activities. Have strong analytical capabilities and advanced Excel skills. Are fluent in English and have good communication skills in Swedish. It is meritorious if you have Are fluent in Swedish. Experience in the life science pharmaceutical, research, or other knowledge-intensive industries. Experience in R&D controlling. Experience in providing financial support and guidance to teams or organizations working with clinical studies. Experience with large ERP systems, financial reporting tools, or digital/AI-enabled automation in finance. To succeed in the role, your personal skills are: Structured Proactive Driven Communicative team payer Social Our recruitment process This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work. Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.