Group Accounting Manager

Emagine is looking for a Group Accounting Manager to one of our clients in Stockholm.

Start: ASAP (3-6 months contract initially with possible extension)
Location: Stockholm (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

About the Global Finance Team

This role is part of the Global Finance team at - a dynamic, cross-jurisdictional team built on a foundation of collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the Role

We are looking for a Group Accounting Manager (reporting to the Group Financial Controller) responsible for managing group financial consolidations and financial reporting, while playing a key role in ad hoc financial reporting and accounting projects as we automate and upgrade systems and policies.

This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, delivers high-quality consolidated group reporting, and provides financial insights to senior management.

We are seeking a qualified professional with a minimum of eight years' relevant experience gained in industry roles post-qualifying with a Big 4 firm or equivalent.

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the group(s)

Ensure compliance with IFRS / GAAP and statutory reporting requirements

Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting across subsidiaries and business units

Manage the group consolidation process at month-end and the associated systems

Ensure accuracy of balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and cash flow reporting

Investigate and report on variances in balance sheets and cash flows as part of month-end close

Participate in the preparation of monthly management accounts and the Board Pack

Accounting, Controls & Audits

Ensure accurate general ledger management and reconciliations at group level

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP, Swedish GAAP, US GAAP)

Assist in the delivery of external and internal audits

Support variance analysis and deliver financial insights to leadership

Promote best-practice financial management across the organisation

Strategic Support

Lead the project analysing historical balances in the existing consolidation system; identify and drive implementation of a new system if needed, with both accounting and commercial considerations in mind

Support integration of newly acquired businesses and improvement of financial systems and processes from a reporting and consolidation perspective

Who You Are

Qualified accountant — ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent

Extensive experience in financial accounting, reporting, control, and group consolidation (Aaro experience is a significant bonus)

Strong knowledge of accounting standards — IFRS, US GAAP, and/or Swedish GAAP

Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations

High proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred)

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Enthusiastic about building, scaling, and automating within a growing business