Senior Group Financial Controller at Oatly

<h2> <strong>Hi there fu</strong><strong>ture Oat!</strong> </h2><p>We are strengthening our team with an additional Senior Group Financial Controller. In this role, you will be the system owner for the Group’s reporting and consolidation system, AARO, and a key member of the Group Accounting team responsible for the Group's reporting and consolidation process. Your responsibilities will include ownership and further development of our consolidation system to meet the Group’s needs, as well as group accounting tasks such as analyzing entity reporting, completing group consolidation, and participating in external reporting.</p><p>This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a central finance team in an international environment.<br/></p><p><br/><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br/></p> <ul> <li>System Ownership: Own the AARO system and lead ongoing implementation and improvement projects, including developing new reporting forms and analysis tools.</li> <li>Automation Initiatives: Drive automation projects to streamline processes.</li> <li>Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Act as a liaison between various departments within Group Finance, adapting the AARO system to meet the Group’s needs and business requirements.</li> <li>Process Efficiency: Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and systems.</li> <li>Subsidiary Support: Provide support to subsidiaries and ensure accurate reporting in the AARO consolidation system.</li> <li>Closing Process: Take responsibility for specific areas within Oatly Group’s closing process (monthly, quarterly, and annual closings) and manage external filings with the SEC in the US.</li> <li>Audit Involvement: Support the Group’s external audit of consolidated numbers.</li> <li>Internal Controls Development: Continue to develop internal controls related to group reporting and consolidation processes, working closely with external auditors and the Group’s Internal Controls department.</li> <li><span dir="ltr">SOX Internal Controls Development: Continue to develop SOX internal controls related to group reporting and consolidation processes, working closely with external auditors and the Group’s Internal Controls department.</span></li> </ul><p></p><h3><strong>Who You Are</strong></h3><p>We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field.</li> <li>Over 7 years of experience in group accounting and consolidation within a large international company.</li> <li>Experience with consolidation systems, preferably AARO.</li> <li>A strong interest in systems and information technology.</li> <li>Proficiency in IFRS.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of Excel.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.</li> <li>Ability to take ownership and work in a structured manner.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills and a drive for improvement.</li> <li>Fluent in English, both verbal and written.</li> <li>Preferred Experience with internal control and SOX reporting is a plus.</li> </ul><p>To excel in this role, you should possess a positive and proactive attitude, with a capability for identifying and solving problems with persistence and determination. Your humility and approachability help you foster a collaborative team environment. Adaptability and openness to new ideas and changes are crucial qualities that will help you thrive in this position. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and become a part of Oatly!<br/></p><p>Another bulleted list felt redundant, so we made this page talking about all the benefits we offer to sweeten the deal of working with us before you apply – if you're curious, check out <a href="https://careers.oatly.com/pages/sweden-benefits" target="_blank">this fancy page right here!</a></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><h3> <strong>YOUR APPLICATION</strong><strong><br/></strong> </h3><p><strong>Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.<br/></strong></p><p>As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and pop in your application if it’s feeling right. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!</p><p>Apply no later than the 20th of November. </p><p><em>We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!</em></p><p><em></em><em><br/></em><strong></strong></p><h3><strong>THE OATLY WAY</strong></h3><p>Oatly is a company built on the idea of change. Our m