Financial Control Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Financial Control Manager (Finance): Overseeing accounting close processes and governance for Swedish legal entities within a BPO model with an accent on statutory compliance, tax filings, and audit management. Focus on ensuring business continuity, implementing global process optimizations, and managing vendor performance.

Location: Sweden or UK. Remote worhirify.global will be considered for the right candidate.

Company

hirify.global is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, renowned for the Candy Crush franchise and part of Microsoft.

What you will do

• Manage statutory financial statements and tax filings for Swedish legal entities to ensure compliance with local laws.
• Oversee accounting close processes and governance via a business process outsourcing (BPO) model.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the entire audit process from planning to completion.
• Conduct P&L and balance sheet analysis to resolve accounting deviations and anomalies.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and transfer pricing calculations across the EMEA group.
• Identify and implement process optimization and automation opportunities leveraging technology.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in accounting or finance.
• Proven experience in accounting close and financial reporting.
• Ability to drive accountability and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong collaboration skills and proven ability to work with international teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Must be based in or able to work from Sweden or the UK.

Nice to have

• Fluency in Swedish language.
• Knowledge of Swedish GAAP (K3) and Swedish tax regulations.
• Experience with Oracle, PowerBI, and/or Hyperion Smartview.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment fostering respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Culture centered around a growth mindset and innovation.
• Opportunity to work within a global team for a world-leading gaming company.
• Flexibility regarding remote work for qualified candidates.