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Södra is Sweden's largest forest owners' association and one of the country's leading forestry companies. We are owned by more than 50,000 family forest owners, and our mission is to create long-term and sustainable value – for our members, society, and future generations.

We are in a period of significant change, with large investments, increasing market volatility, and a high pace of innovation throughout the value chain. To meet this development, we are now strengthening our financial governance and are looking for a Head of Corporate Control.

As Head of Corporate Control, you will have overall responsibility for Södra's corporate governance from a financial perspective. You will lead a knowledgeable team and ensure that Södra has robust processes for reporting, planning, analysis, and financial follow-up.

The role is strategic and central to support the executive management, CFO, business areas, and association governance in making the right decisions at the right time. You are a key player in Södra's continued transformation, including the digitization of financial processes and the development of our governance model.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop Corporate Control as a function and ensure high quality in monthly, quarterly, and annual follow-ups

• Own and further develop Södra's governance model, including budget, forecast, multi-year plan, and central financial processes

• Ensure relevant and understandable corporate reporting to the CFO, executive management, board, and member organization

• Drive analysis work that strengthens profitability, cash flow, and capital efficiency across Södra

• Be a strategic partner in larger investments, business cases, risk assessments, and capital allocation

• Participate in the development of Södra's digital economy and follow-up processes, including BI platforms and automation

• Strengthen the ability for proactive business performance management throughout the organization

The role includes overall responsibility for Business Control, Group Accounting, Accounting Center, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Application Management. You will have four direct reports and lead an organization of approximately 30 employees.

The position is a permanent full-time employment, based at our headquarters in Växjö.

We are looking for a leader who combines analytical skills and business understanding with a genuine interest in people, and who creates participation by being present, attentive, and collaborative. You, who are applying, have deep expertise in controlling and are comfortable in corporate environments, used to working closely with top management.

Furthermore, you have:

• 10+ years of experience in business control, corporate control, or corporate governance

• Experience from complex industries, preferably with international operations

• A degree in economics, finance, or equivalent

• Documented leadership experience, preferably of specialists/analysts in a corporate function

• Good digital skills and an interest in the opportunities of digitization

• The ability to drive development – both strategically and operationally

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and engagingly

Desirable is experience in:

• BI tools (e.g., Power BI), ERP systems, automation, or digitization of financial processes

• Industrial operations with large investments and capital-intensive flows

• Member-owned organizations or cooperative governance

The role can be shaped based on your experiences and interests, and we therefore welcome applicants with different profiles within controlling.

At Södra, you will have the opportunity to develop on the job while contributing to sustainable forestry that creates value for people and the environment. We offer:

• A strategic role in one of Sweden's largest and most exciting industrial transformations

• The opportunity to influence how Södra develops its governance model, digital competence, and financial ecosystem

• A values-driven company characterized by sustainability, long-term thinking, and commitment

• Engaged colleagues, modern working methods, and great opportunities for development in the role

What do you think, could this be something for you? Then you know what to do. We really look forward to hearing from you!

If you have questions about the recruitment process, contact recruitment manager Anna at [email protected]. If you have questions about the position or workplace, contact recruiting manager Magnus, CFO, at [email protected].

Union inquiries should be directed to

• Teddy Hedlund, Unionen, at [email protected]

• Erik Karlsson, Saco, at [email protected]

• Robert Andersson, Ledarna, at [email protected]

Submit your application via the link by March 22. We use tests as part of the recruitment process and kindly but firmly decline offers of advertising and recruitment services in connection with this advertisement. Background checks may be applied.