Financial Controlling Lead

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we're building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen.

If you share our passion but don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow.

At Stegra, we're not just building a plant, we're proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you.

Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life.

Financial Controlling Lead
We are looking for an experienced Financial Controlling Lead to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality financial reporting, compliance with Swedish legislation and IFRS, and driving continuous improvements across our financial processes. You will balance operational excellence with strategic insights, supporting business leaders in making informed decisions.
You will:

• Lead and coordinate Group reporting as required, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant delivery.

• Manage and improve and variance analysis in close collaboration with the other finance team members.

• Act as subject-matter expert on IFRS, Swedish GAAP (K3), and other relevant accounting standards, as well as all audit-related matters.

• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with group accounting manuals, Swedish financial regulations, and tax legislation.

• Run and quality-assure intercompany charge-out and allocation models, ensuring transparency, fiscal compliance, and harmonization.

• Be responsible for the annual reports.

• Coordinate the audit process in collaboration with others.

• Support productivity improvements, investment analysis, and KPI follow-up to drive financial results.

• Contribute financial expertise in corporate tax and transfer pricing matters.

• Collaborate on system development projects and implement improvements in ERP, BI, and financial reporting tools.

• Act as business partner to key stakeholders, supporting strategy execution.
You have:

• Master's degree in Finance and Accounting.

• Extensive experience from senior accounting and/or financial controlling roles, ideally in an international environment.

• Strong expertise in IFRS, Swedish GAAP, and Swedish financial/tax legislation.

• Solid experience in intercompany charge-out models, governance structures, and financial compliance.

• Proven track record in leading audits, developing financial controls, and driving process improvements.

• Experience from system changes.

• Experience from working in a changing environment and establishing routines, documenting processes and with a hands-on attitude.

• Experience from larger investments and manufacturing industries (CAPEX) is meriting.

• Strong expertise in ERP preferably SAP S4/Hana Public Cloud, and other systems such as Business Central, Aaro, HFM/OneStream, MS BI, Excel.

• Proven track record of leadership and project management experience, including change management.

• Excellent communication and advisory skills, with fluency in English and Swedish.

You are an independent, proactive, and solution-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership. You thrive in complex environments, can challenge the status quo constructively, and collaborate effectively across functions and cultures. You bring structure and clarity, while also being innovative and eager to drive efficiency through technology and process improvements.

Benefits at Stegra
At Stegra, you'll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We're building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive.

You'll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it's permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature.

Read more about Benefits at Stegra
here.

This is Stegra

Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat.

By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future.

Our Stockholm Office

Our modern Stockholm office is located on Norra Stationsgatan, close to Karolinska University Hospital in central Stockholm. Here, you'll find a bright, collaborative workspace where cross-functional teams connect, share ideas, and drive progress. Whether you're visiting regularly or working hybrid, you'll be part of a vibrant office culture with easy access to the city's energy and amenities.