Job Description
Are you ready to take ownership of financial reporting and play a key role in strengthening accounting excellence across the Nordics? At Tryg, we are looking for a Financial Controller who thrives on complexity, structure, and continuous improvement and who is motivated by delivering high-quality insights in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
About the job | Financial reporting, RTR expertise & process optimization
As our new Financial Controller, you will act as a subject matter expert within Record-to-Report (RTR), ensuring high-quality financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient processes. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider organization, contributing to both daily operations and strategic improvements.
Your primary responsibilities include:
- Owning accounting and financial reporting processes, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
- Preparing and reviewing complex journal entries to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Overseeing critical month-end activities such as reconciliations and internal controls
- Delivering high-quality audit material and coordinating with internal and external auditors
- Ensuring strong internal controls and continuously improving their effectiveness
- Driving process optimization, automation, and Nordic harmonization initiatives
- Acting as SME on RTR processes and broader accounting topics
- Supporting system implementations, transitions, and process improvements
- Providing clear financial insights and guidance to non-finance stakeholders
- Conducting complex ad hoc analyses supporting reporting and decision-making
In this role, you will have a significant impact on how we develop and scale our financial processes across countries, while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
About you | Strong accounting foundation
We are looking for a structured and proactive colleague who combines technical expertise with a continuous improvement mindset. To succeed in the role, you are comfortable working independently, communicating complex topics clearly, and challenging existing processes constructively.
We are looking for below qualifications:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
- Big 4 audit background with a minimum of 3 years of experience
- Experience within RTR, accounting, or financial controlling
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Hands-on experience with SAP
- Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems
Additional qualifications such as experience with process improvements and automation, training or knowledge sharing, as well as additional Nordic language skills will be considered an advantage. Most importantly, you bring integrity, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset and you enjoy translating complex accounting topics into clear, value-adding insights across the organization.
About us | Nordic collaboration & financial excellence
You will join a highly skilled Finance function within Tryg, one of the largest insurance companies in the Nordic region. Our team works closely across countries to ensure consistent, scalable, and high-quality financial processes. We are committed to knowledge sharing and foster an environment of continuous improvement, and we value a culture where professionalism, collaboration, and accountability go hand in hand.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please submit your CV no later than June 12th.
We invite relevant candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis, why we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Once the right candidate has been found, the recruitment process will be closed. We encourage you not to include a photo in your CV.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]