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Vi är över 5000 engagerade mathjältar som jobbar i våra svenska butiker, på våra lager och kontor – som tillsammans gör vår fantastiska resa möjlig. På så vis kan ännu fler handla och äta god mat av högsta kvalitet till branschens bästa pris. För när vi växer, växer du. Sån är nämligen Lidl. Job pitch In our Controlling department, we transform financial data into strategic insights. Every day, we collect, analyze, and refine financial information that supports our colleagues in making well-informed decisions. This is a vital part of our shared effort to continuously improve and develop the business – step by step.  Curious to learn more? Don’t hesitate to read on and submit your application today! Your role In the role of Financial Controller, you will join our controlling team of 14 colleagues, serving as a key link in our financial processes. You will coordinate the monthly closing, budget process and year-end closing across our various areas, ensuring that financial planning remains consistent and well-structured. By synchronizing financial forecasts, simulations, and systems-related matters, you contribute to a seamless workflow for the entire group. In your day-to-day work, you handle overarching financial issues and act as a sparring partner for our business controllers, providing the analysis and perspective needed to drive our financial operations forward. Furthermore, the position involves: * Continuously monitoring and analyzing our most important KPIs * Producing reports and conducting independent analyses across various business areas * Contributing with improvement ideas and solutions that make a real difference * Creating, preparing, and presenting decision-making material for the management team You’ll also support operational departments in various projects, making your role a dynamic mix of daily tasks and project-based work. A key part of your responsibility is to increase understanding of our KPIs across the organization – making the numbers meaningful and showing how they can be used to make smarter decisions. You report to Head of Controlling. Your profile You have an academic degree in economics or equivalent, and a minimum of five years of experience in a controller role. To thrive and succeed in this role, we also believe you: * Have good proficiency in German, both spoken and written, as you will have regular contact with our colleagues in Germany. * Are a structured and responsible individual with sharp analytical skills. * Have a genuine interest in analyzing large amounts of data and transforming figures into insights. * Enjoy a fast pace and see new challenges as a natural part of everyday life. You are accustomed to delivering even when deadlines are tight. * Are equally comfortable working independently as collaborating within a team. * Are proficient in Excel or Google Sheets. * Have good proficiency in Swedish and/or English, both spoken and written. We offer It is important to us that our employees are happy—in every sense. We therefore offer a work environment characterized by our core values: performance, respect, trust, grounded and belonging. Because we are growing, you can grow. Quickly. Within your role, or towards another. In the same location, or elsewhere. Within store, warehouse, or office. Locally, nationally, or globally. We support you on your journey towards greater responsibility and new challenges. You will become part of a large team where everyone pitches in and helps out. Sometimes you will find us at our state-of-the-art Head Office, where we have access to a gym and excellent discounted prices in the restaurant. However, we are also a flexible workplace with the possibility of hybrid work. You receive everything from a wellness allowance, parental leave pay supplement, and employee discounts in our stores, to free consultation with a psychologist, lawyer, and economist, as well as numerous offers through our benefits portal. Naturally, you are also covered by a collective agreement and occupational pension. We ensure fair remuneration within the company through a non-discriminatory salary system. For union-related questions, please contact the local Unionen club via email: [email protected]. Do you want to join our journey? If your answer is yes, this is how you apply: * Click the "Apply Now" link. * Fill in the form. * Attach your CV. Our recruitment process consists of online tests, telephone interview, personal interview, and reference checks. If you have a particular need for adjustment regarding the online tests, please reach out to us. This recruitment will be conducted with ongoing selection, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than March 3, 2026. This is a permanent position with an initial probationary period, starting as soon as possible. If you have questions about the position or the application process, please contact the recruitment team by email: [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application!