Senior Financial Controller

3 days ago

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Kognity Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year

Overview

Application

Education changes lives. But tech hasn't lived up to its promise, yet. At Kognity, we're here to change that.

We're a 125-person EdTech scale-up powering learning in 120+ countries. Our intelligent platform combines rich pedagogy with smart AI to help students and teachers thrive — from international schools to US high schools.

Why Kognity is the place to be:

  • Educational Innovation – Lead the next wave of AI-powered learning solutions
  • Global Reach – Our platform is used in 120+ countries across international and US markets
  • Collaborative Culture – Join a smart, ambitious team that values impact over ego
  • High-Performing Teams – Work with sharp, driven colleagues across product, engineering, and AI who raise the bar every day.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract starting on 15 February, covering for our Financial Controller who will be on parental leave.

What you'll do:

  • Lead accurate monthly/quarterly financial reporting and group consolidation, including statutory reporting.
  • Analyse cost actuals vs. budget and translate insights into clear recommendations for leaders.
  • Drive cost budgeting and forecasting cycles end-to-end, aligning plans to strategic goals.
  • Partner with business leaders to explain P&L performance, variances, risks and opportunities.

What we're looking for:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Financial Controller
  • Knowledge of Swedish statutory reporting - Swedish GAAP (K3), Årsredovisningslagen, tax reporting, and group consolidation and filings to Skatteverket.
  • Fluency in P&L reporting and comfort working across systems and integrations.
  • Analytical, structured communicator who turns data into clear, actionable narratives.

Our Interview process

Our hiring process is all about you. Show us your skills, tackle real-world challenges, and get a real feel for life at Kognity. Expect case studies, honest conversations, and plenty of chances to shine.

  • Hiring Manager Hangout: Deep dive into the role and share your experience.
  • Case study: Work on solving a real-world problem.
  • Values Interview: Share your experiences and ways of thinking in relation to our values.
  • Leadership discussion: Connect with one of our leaders to talk about big ideas, bold vision, and where you could grow with us.

Our Values

  • We take ownership – We take initiative and act with self-leadership. We don't wait for someone else to solve problems we see.
  • We leverage AI – We apply AI to enhance creativity, decisions, and execution to allow for impact maximisation.
  • We drive customer value – Success for our customers drives our progress. We create value for them in everything we do.
  • We are transparent – We are radically transparent with opinions and feedback, and we share information widely.
  • We take care of ourselves and each other – We work hard and passionately, but also prioritise our own well-being, and that of our colleagues.

Benefits

  • Truly Hybrid — work from our Stockholm office when you like.
  • ITP Pension Plan with Nordnet
  • Yearly budget of 5,000 SEK to spend on health-related services.
  • 30 days of paid vacation every year
  • Full pay sick leave starting on day 1

Every qualified person will be evaluated regardless of age, gender, identity, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities

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Location

Stockholm

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Finance

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