Head of Internal Control

Internal Control within Group Finance, Risk & Assurance, is driving the control environment in the SKF Group to secure a good and accurate quality in the financial reporting and safeguarding the assets of the group. 

As Head of Internal Control you will lead and have the global functional responsibility for internal control in the SKF Group. In this role you will report to the Head of Group Risk & Assurance in Group Finance.

Head of Internal Control

 Your key responsibilities include

• Drive internal control development, continuous improvements and take advantage of new digital opportunities to improve the control environment and way-of-working
• Ownership of the Internal Control Process
• Adapt and prioritize team efforts based on business transformation roadmaps as well as regulatory requirements
• Lead and develop the global Internal Control team. As a second line of defense function, direct the team towards both supporting and advising the organization, and towards acting as a monitoring function
• Responsible for and monitoring of Internal Controls framework (SICS), with control performance, design and implementation responsibility of Functional/Process organization
• Plan and coordinate efficient Internal Control testing activities, ensure clear reporting on Internal Controls compliance to management and Board of Directors
• Drive competence development activities in order to increase awareness and understanding of the benefits of a good internal control environment, and support in driving business accountability for risk management in the organization
• Provide technical expertise and advice on internal control matters
• Participate and contribute to the Risk Management community
• Participate and represent Group Finance in projects that relate to internal control

Your profile

You have a university degree in Business Administration or equivalent and more than 10 years professional experience within the Finance function. Furthermore, you have at least 5 years of experience from working in and successfully leading auditing-, internal controls-, or compliance teams or departments. You have strong knowledge of internal control theory, methodology and its practical application across multiple internal control domains. Experience of digital transformation and experience of outsourcing/offshoring is beneficial.

You have a broad understanding of Finance processes, Finance operations and Internal controls and supporting technologies. You have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, high level communication, negotiation, networking and teaming skills. You have the ability to formulate and communicate internal control matters to senior management in an efficient manner. We are looking for a person with a drive to be a confident leader that will support, empower and challenge people and has the ability to interact with people on all organizational levels and with the courage to question and drive improvements. Fluent in English is a requirement.

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  

 We offer

• A job in an international environment, giving you a wide network all over the globe
• You will be a part of a diverse workforce where you get to face exciting challenges and varied tasks
• You will enjoy supportive colleagues and a secure organizational structure.
• Possibility to take part of the SKF leadership, project leader and other training programs
• You will have carrier possibilities within the Finance area
• A professional but also fun workplace

Additional information for you

The position will be located in Gothenburg, Sweden on a local contract.

You will report to Head of Risk & Assurance. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anna Barkin Johansson, EA Recruitment Expert, via [email protected] (please note that we can't accept applications via e-mail). 

Are you interested?

…and meet the above requirements, please submit your application with CV and cover letter in English no later than 15th of February 2026.

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 recruitment expert.