financial manager.

Working as a financial manager includes: 

• Coordinate the company's finances: As the finance manager, you make sure the company's finances are in order. You prepare budgets, monitor costs, and create cash flow forecasts. You provide the basis for investment decisions and analyze financial statements and accounting reports to ensure they comply with regulations.
• Market analysis: You work with large amounts of data where you monitor company performance, identify trends, and find opportunities for growth. In publicly listed companies, tasks also include ongoing reporting, contact with the capital market, and insider management.
• Negotiations with banks: It is common for you to be responsible for securing the company's liquidity and financing, which means negotiating bank loans, external financing, and participating in processes for new share issues. Small and medium-sized organizations usually use advisory services that support bank contacts.
• Investment decisions and resource allocation: You analyze how capital should be distributed between investments and departments. It is common here to distinguish between long-term investments and short-term liquidity needs. You also prepare decision-making materials for management in coordination with budget and forecasting processes.
• Regulatory compliance: As the finance manager, you must ensure that reporting and accounting comply with Swedish laws and standards such as the Accounting Act and the Annual Accounts Act. In financial institutions and listed companies, there are also reporting requirements from the Financial Supervisory Authority.

Economy managers work in many industries, such as private companies in manufacturing, industry and technology, healthcare and social care, the finance and insurance sector, as well as government agencies and public operations. There are jobs all over the country, but they are especially concentrated in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. If you work in a typical company setting, you usually sit in an office environment and collaborate with controllers, accounting staff, management, and other departments. Daily meetings, check-ins and presentations are common. Today, it is often possible to work flexibly, where you have the opportunity to work remotely. 

If you work at a bank, the role is often closely connected to clients and the market. In an office environment, you manage client portfolios and meet with investors. Some specialist roles, such as investment management, require a lot of contact with banks and external advisors. This may mean you need to travel within the country or internationally, but the extent can vary greatly depending on which company you work for. 

During monthly and annual closing, work peaks occur. A larger amount of work is often required in connection with major transactions, budget and forecasting work. These periods mean a higher workload and shorter deadlines.

Depending on your industry and employer, your colleagues may include controllers, accountants, book keeping assistants and accounting assistants. You can also work closely with financial analyst and business analysts in larger organizations. Other roles you can collaborate with are chief financial officer, payroll administrators and colleagues at external accounting firms.

The work schedule for a financial manager is usually 40 hours per week. Many workplaces in the finance and banking sector often have collective agreements that reduce working hours. Overtime occurs, especially during monthly and annual closings, major transactions, and deadlines. It may also be necessary to work outside office hours, such as evening meetings with international contacts, but most finance roles do not usually have regular evening or weekend work. Travel is included in some positions, but the extent varies greatly depending on responsibility and industry.

As a financial manager, you have good career opportunities. It is common to start in roles such as accounting assistant or accountant. As you gain more experience and with increased responsibility, you can move on to work as a controller or chief financial officer. To reach higher levels or a more specialized role, you can choose to specialize. Various specialist skills that are in demand include compliance, risk management, investment, and asset management. In banks, fund companies, and larger corporations, roles in compliance are especially common. There, it is important to follow regulations and conduct regular supervision. Expertise in reporting and internal control is sought after and can open the way to more senior positions. In auditing, it can be valuable to have formal authorization, for example as an authorized accounting consultant.

Applying for a job as a financial manager through Randstad offers several advantages. 

• access to education and career support for financial consultants
• your own dedicated contact person who supports you throughout your career
• many assignments in different industries as well as geographical areas
• possibility for temporary and permanent positions 

Are you looking for a permanent position as finance manager? A temporary job as finance manager is often a good gateway to an attractive full-time position. Many people get permanent employment every year with good employers thanks to a temporary job they found through Randstad. In addition, many companies usually recruit their permanent employees through us.

As the financial manager, you have overall responsibility for the organisation's finances. You work with forecasts, budget reporting, and financial analysis. You follow up to ensure that operations achieve their financial goals. The work includes leading the finance function, ensuring that accounting complies with Swedish accounting regulations, and preparing financial statements.

Yes, there is a stable demand for financial managers in Sweden. The need is especially high in controlling, financial management, and accounting. Salary levels have increased somewhat in recent years.

Most people working in the role have a bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, accounting, or finance. Some also have further education in controlling, accounting, or leadership. There are no formal requirements regarding certification, but having a master's degree in business and economics can be an advantage.

Here you can find more information about the role of financial manager.