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Minnovation is hiring for one of our leading clients in Gothenburg
Position Title: Head of Finance
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Industry: Wholesale Food & Seafood Distribution / Seafood Export
Language: Swedish and English
Type: Full-time, on-site
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance to lead and develop the finance function for our customer. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to long-term business growth. As a member of the executive management team, you will work closely with the CEO and Board to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the finance function, including accounting, reporting, and financial governance.
Oversee monthly and annual closings and ensure high-quality consolidated financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with Swedish accounting standards (K3), tax regulations, and applicable laws.
Provide financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision support to the CEO and Board.
Drive financial planning, follow-up processes, and performance management across the organization.
Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and governance structures.
Lead digitalization and automation initiatives within finance, including ERP and system development.
Manage, coach, and develop the finance team.
Act as primary contact for auditors, banks, authorities, and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Minimum 7–10 years of senior finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
Strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and financial control.
Solid knowledge of Swedish accounting standards (K3) and tax legislation.
Experience with ERP systems and digital finance tools.
Strong analytical, strategic, and business-oriented mindset.
Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English.
Personal Attributes
Structured and analytical with strong attention to detail.
Strategic thinker with ability to operate hands-on when required.
Confident leader who builds high-performing teams.
Collaborative and solution-oriented.
High level of integrity and accountability.
Minnovation International stands at the forefront of facilitating business expansion and fostering sustainable development. We seamlessly integrate international expertise with a deep understanding of local complexities to assist you in establishing operations in new countries and growing your business locally.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, we provide both local and international HR Services, such as:
• Recruitment and Staffing
• Dispatch/Personnel Outsourcing
• HR Outsourcing/On-site HR Support
• Payroll Outsourcing
• Mobility Service/Work Permit Application
• Culture Training and Organizational Development
• Union Relationship Management
We specialize in creating a bridge for our clients to establish their businesses and enter new markets in Sweden, Nordics and Europe.
For our established customer in the region we support in growing and develop the company in terms of quality recruitment and staffing services.
