Lindab is a leading ventilation company in Europe with solutions for energy-efficient ventilation and a healthy indoor climate. In northern Europe, we also have an extensive range of roofs, walls and rainwater systems. Lindab is present in 20 countries in Europe and has a turnover of approximately SEK 12 billion.
We have a decentralized organization with about 5,000 employees who work close to our customers, with the overall purpose of creating a better climate. We spend 90 percent of our time indoors and the indoor climate is crucial for our well-being. That is why we develop energy-efficient solutions for healthy indoor environments. And we do it in a way that also creates a better climate for our planet.
Lindab Group are looking for a
Are you a Financial Controller with an interest in systems and excellent knowledge of Cognos? Then this role could be right for you!
Note: This is a temporary position, from June 2025 until August 2026. There may be a possibility for permanent employment. At first, the role will be employed on a fixed-term-employment.
Lindab is looking for Group Financial Controller, to be part of a dynampic finance team, working with group accounting, but also to have an ownership of consolidation system Cognos.
Lindab is a dynamic company on an exciting journey. As Group Financial Controller you will play an important part in the development of the finance function in a listed company with a high rate of change, as the company has a strong acquisition strategy.
You will work with group reporting and accounting issues and have a double function. In the role you will act as a finance business partner to the subsidiaries’ finance functions, local and regional controllers, to ensure that financial reports are accurate, complete and comply with rules and regulations.
You will also have the important ownership of Lindab´s group consolidation system, Cognos. This includes being responsible for Cognos, including maintenance, administration and development from a finance perspective.
The role will also work with creating more efficient procedures and in the development of corporate financial processes. Lindab grows, both organically and through acquisitions, and the need for automation, standarization and digitalization will increase even further.
The position will report to the Group Financial Manager. The position is located at Lindabs´s office in Malmö or in Grevie, Bjärehalvön.
To be successful in this role, we see that you have a deep understanding, interest and experience in group accounting. You also have experience with and knowledge of consolidation system Cognos.
Lindab has a large complex group structure, is a listed company and with an acquisition-intensive environment. Experience and understanding of similar structures will therefor be highly valued.
University degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
Approximately 3-5 five years of relevant experience, ideally starting your career in an audit firm.
Experience with consolidation system Cognos is a requirement.
Very good knowledge of Excel and knowledge of group reporting systems and other tools for creating reports and analyses.
Fluency in Swedish and English is required.
As a person, you contribute to a positive and solution-oriented team culture, and your flexible and open approach helps create progress in a dynamic environment. You have an open-minded approach, and you easily build strong relationships and collaborate extensively with different stakeholders around the organization.
Lindab offers a role at a market-leading company with good working conditions and strong opportunities for development. At Lindab, you become part of a value-driven organization where care, sustainability, and collaboration are central– from developing products to the work environment.
Lindab creates solutions that contribute to healthy indoor climates and aims to provide a safe and inclusive workplace where you are encouraged to take responsibility, make an impact, and help drive progress.
In this recruitment process we are cooperating with HEIM Executive and consultant Louise Edeheim. Please apply already today, we´ll interview continuously during the process.
For further information about the position, please contact Executive Search Consultant Louise Edeheim, HEIM Executive AB, louise.edeheim@heimexecutive.se.
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