Group Accountant - Automotive Business

SKF has been around for more than a century, and today, we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found everywhere in society, making us an essential part of everyday life for people and companies worldwide.

In September 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business with the objective of building two world-leading businesses, and the role you are applying for will be part of the Automotive business, giving you the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new Company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global Automotive market. 

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion?  We are now looking for a... 

Group Accountant
- Automotive Business

Here you get the chance to step into a fast-paced environment with both challenge and reward, where you, together with a skilled team, tackle interesting and complex accounting and reporting matters.

The role offers broad exposure across the global organization, with regular interaction with stakeholders across the Group, management, and external auditors.

You will contribute to the preparation of the Group’s external financial reports, presented in English and Swedish, and ensure that SKF Automotive’s accounting policies are kept updated and properly communicated through written policies/instructions and education sessions for key stakeholders.

You will also contribute with your accounting expertise to projects in different areas. As part of Group Accounting, you will join a global and diverse team of skilled, high-performance professionals who work with passion in an open and positive atmosphere.

What you can expect in the role

• Manage and drive your areas of responsibility in the monthly close, including analyses and input to external reporting.
• Take a proactive role with stakeholders across the Group to analyze business transactions and ensure correct accounting treatment (IFRS).
• Drive the development, maintenance, and communication of Group accounting policies and user-friendly accounting instructions.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and support decision-making when needed.
• Play a key role in cross-functional projects and contribute with accounting expertise.
• Drive continuous improvements and contribute actively to the digitalization journey within Group Accounting.

You are part of a team with extensive contacts throughout the SKF Automotive organization. In addition, we work cross-functionally with other HQ functions, e.g. Tax, Business Control, Legal, Investor Relations and Sustainability.

We expect you to have

• Relevant academic background in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
• Several years of relevant IFRS accounting experience, preferably combined with consolidation experience.
• Strong ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive accounting matters from assessment to implementation.
• Experience from multi-cultural and global finance operations.
• Experience from a Big 4 audit firm is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Swedish, verbal and written.

 
You will enjoy working here if you 
…are a curious problem solver who enjoys embracing complex questions to build an overall understanding. You’re comfortable making decisions, and you also have a good sense of when it’s valuable to anchor with others. You bring a positive, flexible, and driven approach, with a solution-oriented mindset. You tend to be structured and well-organized, and you communicate in a clear way with strong interpersonal skills. You have a genuine interest in accounting, combined with analytical skills, and you’re motivated to continue developing in these areas.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF.

Some additional information

The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home a few days per week while spending the remaining days at the office. As employment is offered on a local contract, this role requires that you live within commuting distance to Gothenburg and can be on-site several days per week.

As we do not offer relocation, work permits, or visa sponsorship for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Sweden and be able to start in Gothenburg without relocation support.

You will report to Helena Ekberg, Head of Group Accounting & Reporting. Located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Martin Andersson, Recruitment Expert, at martin.n.andersson@skf.com

Is this you?

If the answer is yes, submit your application with a CV in English no later than May 27th, 2026. We review applications continuously throughout the process, so don’t wait to apply.

Please note that we can't accept applications or CVs via email or LinkedIn.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.