MotionTech is a fast-growing industrial group with the ambition to become a European leader in intralogistics and warehouse automation. The company’s expansion is driven by both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Founded and owned by Systematic Growth, MotionTech operates in a dynamic environment with high expectations for financial reporting and operational excellence.

To support this growth and ensure a strong financial foundation, MotionTech is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Head of Group Accounting. In this role, you will be responsible for building and developing a professional, business-oriented group accounting function that meets the demands of a rapidly expanding organization. Your expertise will be crucial in establishing robust financial processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include

• Responsible for group consolidation and reporting.
• Responsible for setting up an in-house group accounting function.
• Overseeing the implementation of the consolidation system Aaro.
• Establishing processes and coordinating with subsidiaries to efficiently collect data for group reporting.
• Ensuring the accuracy of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Leading the transition to IFRS.
• Preparing the group annual report.
• Ownership of the financial manual.

Background and experience

• Approximately 10 years of experience in qualified accounting and consolidation, gained from a Big 4 firm and/or an operational position.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS regulations and experience from working in an international business environment.
• Experience and proficiency in group consolidation systems, preferably Aaro.
• Experience in listed and M&A-driven companies is a plus.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, with excellent communication skills.
• Academic degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Personal Characteristic

• Detail-oriented and structured, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and processes.
• Communicative and adaptable, able to effectively collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Team-oriented, with a supportive and cooperative approach.
• Able to see both the big picture and the finer details.
• Driven to exceed expectations – a high achiever.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an outgoing personality, high integrity, confidence, and perceptiveness.
• Flexible and solution-oriented, with the ability to handle complex financial matters.

In this recruitment process, MotionTech is collaborating with Novare Executive Search. For more information about the position or the process, please contact Carl Johan De Geer at carljohan.degeer@novare.se. Please note that applications via e-mail will not be accepted.