Senior Financial Controller - 12 month contract

Kognity AB•Stockholm, ME

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

Education changes lives. But tech hasn't lived up to its promise, yet. At Kognity, we're here to change that. We're a 125-person EdTech scale-up powering learning in 120+ countries. Our intelligent platform combines rich pedagogy with smart AI to help students and teachers thrive - from international schools to US high schools. Why Kognity is the place to be: Educational Innovation - Lead the next wave of AI-powered learning solutions Global Reach - Our platform is used in 120+ countries across international and US markets Collaborative Culture - Join a smart, ambitious team that values impact over ego High-Performing Teams - Work with sharp, driven colleagues across product, engineering, and AI who raise the bar every day. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract starting on 15 February, covering for our Financial Controller who will be on parental leave.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Financial Controller
Knowledge of Swedish statutory reporting - Swedish GAAP (K3), Årsredovisningslagen, tax reporting, and group consolidation and filings to Skatteverket.
Fluency in P&L reporting and comfort working across systems and integrations.
ï¸ Analytical, structured communicator who turns data into clear, actionable narratives.

Responsibilities

Lead accurate monthly/quarterly financial reporting and group consolidation, including statutory reporting.
Analyse cost actuals vs. budget and translate insights into clear recommendations for leaders.
Drive cost budgeting and forecasting cycles end-to-end, aligning plans to strategic goals.
Partner with business leaders to explain P&L performance, variances, risks and opportunities.