Head of Record to Report

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of a global marketplace leader? Schibsted Marketplaces is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Record to Report to join our team as we embark on an exciting new chapter.

About Us:
Schibsted is undergoing a transformative separation, with our Media segment being acquired by the Tinius Trust, our largest shareholder. This strategic move will unlock immense potential within our distinct business areas, paving the way for unprecedented growth and innovation.

Post-separation, Schibsted Marketplaces will focus on Nordic Marketplaces : Home to premier platforms across the Nordics, including FINN, Blocket, Tori, DBA, Oikotie, and Bilbasen, alongside our Delivery operations in Norway. 

The Opportunity:
We are forming a new organizational structure for Financial Reporting within Schibsted Marketplaces, aimed at becoming a center of excellence and a valued partner to all our subsidiaries. As the Head of Record to Report, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, owning, driving the operation and continuous enhance the Record to Report process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately 10 seasoned accounting professionals.
• Responsible for the day to day accounting for Schibsted Marketplaces subsidiaries 
• Design and implement an effective and efficient Record to Report (RTR) process.
• Define and manage RTR process area procedures, ensuring high-quality process documentation and training materials.
• Ensure compliance and contribute to the internal controls design and reporting, including risk assessment.
• Align RTR processes with company goals and objectives, proposing and designing key metrics.
• Monitor relevant KPIs to ensure optimal performance.
• Serve as the single point of contact for improvement initiatives, prioritizing and driving them forward.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives and relevant projects.
• Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding of new legal entities in collaboration with other team leaders.

Who You Are:

• Educational Background : Master's degree in accounting and auditing, business, economics, finance, or a related field and/or have several years of relevant experience 
• Skills and Experience : Experience from leading teams within audit or accounting of larger companies, experience in process optimization and improvement projects within accounting processes are preferred. 
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of accounting and the Record to Report process 
• Mindset: Independently driven, yet highly collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Language Proficiency : Fluent in English and Swedish or Norwegian.

What We Offer:

• Influence and Impact : Empowerment to shape and contribute to the future growth of Financial Reporting function of Schibsted Marketplaces.
• International Exposure : Work in a vibrant international environment with diverse perspectives.
• Professional Growth : Exceptional opportunities for further professional and personal development within Finance or the broader Schibsted Marketplaces organization.
• Supportive Culture : Be part of an organization that supports, trusts, and cheers on each other, embracing change and pursuing growth.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a hybrid office policy with a strong focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Location: This role will be based in Oslo, with some travel required.

Join us at Schibsted Marketplaces and be a pivotal part of our journey towards excellence. Apply now to lead our Record to Report process into the future.

Marketplaces is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.