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Claudia Stefan

Finance & Accounting Professional | Financial Controller | Nordics

About Me

Financial Controller with over 8 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and controlling across the Nordic region. Experienced in month-end and year-end closing support, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L analysis, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, VAT reporting, and statutory reporting. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and continuous process improvements. Currently responsible for financial controlling activities across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Seeking opportunities where I can contribute with strong analytical skills, business insight, and a hands-on approach to finance.

Jurisdiction

Sweden | Spain | Romania

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Financial Controller Nordics Ria Financial Services Sweden AB
2020 - Present

Financial Controller Nordics Responsible for financial controlling and reporting activities across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Prepare monthly financial reports, perform balance sheet reconciliations, analyze P&L and balance sheet variances, support month-end and year-end closing, and monitor cash flow. Prepare VAT reconciliations and statutory reporting, coordinate with external auditors, and contribute to the preparation of the Swedish annual report. Partner with business stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with internal controls and local accounting requirements.

Education

Diploma of EconomyUniversity Banatul
1994 - 1998

Skills

Core skills10
Interests8
Languages3

Skills

Financial Reporting
Financial controlling
Accounting
Financial analysis
Account reconciliations
Forecasting
Cash flow management
Microsoft Excel
Corporate reporting
Business partnering

Interests

Financial analysis
FP&A
Business partnering
Process improvement
Finance systems
Financial reporting
Corporate reporting
Financial controlling

Languages

English
Romanian
Spanish

Services