Head of Accounting & Control – Nordics

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen. If you share our passion but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow. At Stegra, we’re not just building a plant, we’re proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you. Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life. HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT Stegra is looking for a Head of Internal Audit with a unique opportunity to establish, shape and lead the Group’s internal audit function. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the Audit Committee and senior management, where you will work in close collaboration with the business and contribute to strengthening governance, risk management and internal control in an international and dynamic environment. As Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for designing, building and implementing a risk-based audit plan and evaluate the organization’s internal governance, risk management, and control environment. You will define the strategy, establish ways of working and ensure an efficient and value-adding audit function across the organization. The role reports to the Audit Committee with a dotted line to the CFO. The role includes presenting clear and constructive Audit reports including action plans and recommendations to senior management as well as the Board and following up to ensure that actions are implemented. We are looking for a senior and business-oriented internal audit leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You are comfortable building structure from scratch and navigating a complex, international organization. Your responsibilities include promoting a strong culture of transparency, accountability, and ethics, and providing advisory support on matters related to risk, governance and internal control. You will also be responsible for quality assurance and the continuous development of internal audit practices in line with international standards. RESPONSIBILITIES • Design and implement the internal audit function, including methodology, governance and operating model • Establish and drive a global, risk-based audit plan • Strengthen governance, risk management and internal control across the organization • Lead and execute audits across financial, operational and compliance areas • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on risk, control and transformation topics • Build and develop an internal audit team over time Qualifications • Proven track record within internal audit, risk, finance or advisory • Experience from a senior Internal Audit role, ideally as Head of Internal Audit or equivalent • Background from large, international and preferably decentralized organizations • Exposure to industrial, manufacturing or technology-driven businesses is highly preferred • Experience working in transformation, M&A or other complex organizational environments • Strong understanding of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO) • Academic degree in Finance, Business or a related field • Fluency in English is required, fluency in Swedish is preferred • Thorough familiarity with internal auditing and accounting principles and methodologies, risk and control principles PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS • Strategic and hands-on, with the ability to both define direction and execute • High integrity and credibility, with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build trust across a decentralized organization • Self-driven and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy • Change-oriented and effective in dynamic, evolving environments Location: Stockholm or Boden BENEFITS AT STEGRA At Stegra, you’ll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We’re building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive. You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it’s permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature. Read more about Benefits at Stegra here. THIS IS STEGRA Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future.

At Qred, we’re building the world’s best bank for small businesses. Since launching 11 years ago, we’ve grown from startup to profitable fintech scale-up, now generating over 1 billion SEK in annual revenue, being profitable from the start and supporting 50,000+ entrepreneurs across Northern Europe. We combine smart technology, real time data, and human judgment to make financing simple, fast, and fair. With bold growth plans and strong momentum across multiple markets, we are now looking for a Group Financial Controller to drive our group consolidation and elevate our financial reporting processes, preparing our finance function for the next major phase of our international growth. About the role Step into a high-impact role where your hands-on expertise directly shapes our financial reporting. As our Group Financial Controller, you will be the driving force behind our end-to-end consolidation and group reporting processes. We are looking for a senior professional who thrives in an international environment, working closely with various parts of our operations to solve complex accounting matters and execute advanced group adjustments. In addition to this core accounting focus, you will play a key role in driving process improvements and taking our data-driven reporting to the next level. Operating from our Stockholm office alongside the accounting team, you will guide stakeholders across our different markets, architect seamless financial data flows, and build scalable reporting processes. You will report directly to the Head of Financial Control. Examples of key tasks: Group consolidation & reporting: Drive the hands-on execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation processes. This includes managing financial inflows from our international operations, performing eliminations, intercompany reconciliations and foreign currency translations. Perform group adjustments and ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements. Support other parts of the organization with accounting, reporting, and systems-related questions. Systems & data flows: Administer, develop, and optimize the group's consolidation and reporting systems. Drive automation projects and participate in setting up integrations between consolidation software and reporting tools Support design and oversee autonomous workflows, enabling software agents to handle routine daily tasks Quality assurance & audit Review, analyze, and follow up on the financial data reported by subsidiaries. Serve as one of the primary contacts for external auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Maintain and strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and support regulatory reporting. Tax & group projects Be actively involved in corporate tax matters and structural tax planning Support and participate in cross-domain projects What we are looking for: A university degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline Experience in group accounting, consolidation, and group reporting, +5 years Technical knowledge of IFRS and practical experience applying it Experience working with corporate tax Experience working with BI tools and an understanding of financial data flows and system integrations Interest in agentic AI transformation, automation and process optimization Professional level in Excel Excellent command of spoken and written Swedish and English Meriting: Good system understanding and previous experience participating in the implementation of a group consolidation system Experience from the financial services sector or fintech Experience working in Business Central and different consolidation systems Traits we see as crucial in this position: You have the ability to drive initiatives independently You have high integrity, credibility, and self-motivation Analytical mindset with the ability to understand correlations, identify deviations, and draw conclusions from data - not only produce numbers Flexible and adaptable to changes in regulations, systems, and priorities Ability to balance ongoing reporting tasks with continuous improvement work One last thing This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stockholm. Don’t wait to send in your application, we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. While the start date is flexible, the right candidate can join us immediately. Qred celebrates diversity and does not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. #LI-Onsite