Finance Transformation Lead

About the job

Do you enjoy transforming complex accounting processes into clear, automated and well-controlled flows? Are you excited to build a modern finance backbone, from month-end close to ERP configuration, that scales with a fast-growing business? Then the role as Finance Transformation Lead at Kustom could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About us

Kustom, formerly known as Klarna Checkout (KCO), is the Nordic market leader in digital checkout solutions. Today, we support over 24,000 merchants across more than 170 countries, providing a streamlined checkout experience. We offer localized solutions in 18 markets, tailored to specific languages, currencies, and payment methods. No matter where businesses operate, we deliver a checkout experience that meets the needs of both merchants and shoppers – driving growth globally. 🌍

The role

As Finance Transformation Lead, you will play a key role in building a faster, smarter and more reliable finance function. You will lead cross-functional initiatives that modernize and automate finance processes, creating scalable solutions that support the company's continued growth.

The role spans the entire finance process, from accelerating the month-end close and improving accounts payable and receivable processes to strengthening financial controls, governance and reporting. While your primary focus will be driving transformation, you will also work hands-on with operational accounting when needed, giving you a solid understanding of current processes and ensuring that improvements are practical and sustainable.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations and Technology, acting as the bridge between financial operations and digital development.

Things you'll be doing

• Lead modernization and automation of core finance processes

• Drive process improvements and standardization across accounting and reporting

• Improve month-end close efficiency and strengthen internal controls

• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve data quality and reporting capabilities

• Identify, evaluate and implement digital finance solutions together with internal and external stakeholders

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation combined with a genuine interest in finance transformation and process improvement. You enjoy challenging existing ways of working and are motivated by creating efficient, scalable and well-controlled processes.

As a person, you are analytical, structured and proactive. You thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities can shift, and you are comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across different functions. Your ability to balance operational understanding with a strategic mindset enables you to drive improvements that create long-term business value.

Skills and experience you'll need

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

• 3-6 years of experience in operational accounting

• Experience driving finance transformation and process improvements

• Experience working in a modern ERP environment

• Proven ability to streamline financial processes and strengthen internal controls

• Professional proficiency in English

We believe you'll thrive in this role if you have

• Experience from fast-growing or scale-up organizations

• Experience working with NetSuite

Benefits

• Secure your future with a competitive pension package, including both national and occupational pension contributions.

• Comprehensive health coverage with extensive health insurance, long-term illness protection, and flexible salary exchange options.

• Invest in your wellbeing with an annual wellness allowance of 3,000 SEK to spend on the activities that keep you healthy and energized.

• More time to enjoy life with an extra day off when major holidays, such as Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, fall on a weekend.

About your application

• Please note: the recruitment process for this role is managed by Needo on behalf of Kustom.

• Please apply here in English.