Head of Financial Control & Tax till Lindt

Do you have senior leadership experience in Financial Control & tax governance, and ready for your next challenge with a global premium brand? Do you thrive in a role within an environment where quality, passion and innovation are always at the center? This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of financial governance at Lindt where the Head of Financial Control & Tax leads the transformation of the Nordics Financial Control and Tax function into a forward-looking organization that safeguards value, strengthens compliance, and accelerates decision‑making. About the role You will lead a high‑impact function at the heart of Lindt Nordics’s transformation - owning the control environment, safeguarding compliance, and influencing strategic decisions. With direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership, you will combine technical depth with commercial insight to create a forward‑thinking Financial Control team that partners across the business. Placement at the head office in Solna (hybrid 60% office / 40% remote), in a culture characterized by quality, passion, and an entrepreneurial spirit. You will be part of the Nordic finance team (13 people) and report to the CFO. Key responsibilities: Governance, Risk & Controls (Lindt Internal Control System) - Own and continuously enhance the internal control environment for Lindt Nordics External Audit, R2R & Statutory Reporting - Lead end‑to‑end statutory reporting for all Nordic entities - Manage external audit processes with disciplined planning, documentation and stakeholder alignment Tax Management - Ownership of P&L allocation by country - Lead preparation and submission of corporate tax returns in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland - Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and disclosures - Develop and maintain tax policies, procedures, and controls aligned with Group standards - Advise senior leadership on tax implications of business decisions and strategic initiatives Treasury, Cash & Working Capital - Govern payment runs, banking mandates, and dual‑approval frameworks - Responsible for balance sheet and cash‑forecast accuracy; oversee AR and credit‑risk frameworks and escalation playbooks P2P Controls (Governance) - Define, monitor, and report P2P control KPIs (3‑way match compliance, aged GR/IR, supplier reconciliations, etc.) - Own overall SoD/GRC posture with IT and Procurement; manage SAP access risks and mitigations - Safeguard balance sheet integrity across P2P‑related accounts People & Ways of Working - Lead & develop the Financial Control and Accounting team Your profile You have a Finance Degree from University and a relevant tax education or professional tax qualification is desirable. We are looking for someone who has strong technical accounting and audit background – with minimum 4 years’ experience from a Big 4 firm or similar. You have expertise in Nordic corporate tax and VAT frameworks, cstoms duties, and transfer pricing. Senior leadership experience in Financial Control/Controllership within a Nordic environment across audit, tax, treasury governance, R2R and AR/Credit. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration (Procurement, Retail, IT). Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. High integrity, rigorous approach, and continuous‑improvement mindset. Strong analytical, problem‑solvi