Financial Controller and Automation Specialist | Stockholm

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity This is an opportunity to join EY’s Nordic Finance operations in a role combining financial controlling, end-to-end Accounts Payable ownership and technology-enabled process development. You will contribute to accurate and well-controlled finance operations while helping us use automation, data analytics, AI and digital tools to work smarter, strengthen financial our governance and create better insights for the business. Your key responsibilities In this role, you will combine hands-on responsibility for finance operations with financial analysis, control and continuous improvement. You will work closely with colleagues across Nordic Finance and the wider business, taking ownership of existing processes while identifying and implementing opportunities to improve them through technology and data. Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including vendors, invoices, approvals, payments and issue resolution Maintain strong internal controls and support compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and regulatory requirements Support period-end activities, budgeting and forecasting through reconciliations, accruals, reporting, data validation and analysis Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, risks and opportunities, and turn findings into useful insights Identify, lead and implement process improvements, with a focus on workflow automation, AI-enabled solutions and scalable digital ways of working Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, improve end-to-end processes and support audits with high-quality documentation Skills and attributes for success In this role, you’ll be successful if you combine your strong finance skills with an analytical and technology-oriented mindset. You are comfortable using data and digital tools to solve problems, improve processes and create value. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence working with financial and operational data Solid understanding of accounting, financial controls and core finance processes Technology and improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and drive opportunities using automation, AI and digital tools Qualifications A university degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field Relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, Financial Controlling or a comparable finance role Practical experience of financial reporting, reconciliations, controls and finance processes Experience using ERP systems, such as SAP, and Microsoft Office applications Fluent in English and in either Swedish or Norwegian, both written and spoken Meritorious Experience in a role combining operational finance and financial controlling Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate or similar tools Experience developing workflow automation, AI-supported solutions, dashboards or other digital finance tools Experience in system implementation, project management, change management or professional services Experience in a shared-services or professional-services environment As a person you are You are curious, analytical and improvement-driven, with a strong interest in technology & data. You take ownership, turn ideas into practical improvements and collaborate effectively across teams and cultures. What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. Please submit your application by Sunday 8th of November 2026. Don’t wait with your application since we will be interviewing continuously and we can close the advertising prior application deadline. If you have questions about the role, please contact Sandra Hyltsten at . For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Simon Aspler at . Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. At EY, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at . We are here to support you. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.