Senior Finance Manager

Salary Competitive
Equity To be negotiated

We’re looking for a highly motivated Senior Finance Manager who wants to join an international start-up and take on the challenge of their life! Our vision is to to build the world’s best company, therefore we need to build the world’s best team. Location: Stockholm with possibility to work in Dubai.


The position

As a Senior Finance Manager you’re working closely with our CEO to make sure the operations runs smoothly with focus on the finances. It’s a very entrepreneurial role which means it will include high and low. You will be involved in all parts of building a global business including raising money from top VC's globally. The position requires travelling. It’s a perfect position for someone who is super motivated and aim to be a future CFO.

Example of tasks (in a start-up you never know, that’s the beauty)

  • Financial reports to investors and the board and monthly control of accounting.
  • Lead and manage the budgeting and forecast processes including conduct research and develop business cases.
  • Manage and monitor the cash for the group to meet the targets in place.
  • Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
  • Setup and overview other processes across the organisation depending on what’s needed.
  • Recruitment including sourcing candidates and interviewing.
  • Legal assistance.
  • On-boarding of new employees including admin and practical questions.

Your Profile

  • At least 5 years of experience from a start-up or an international top-tier company. Preferably within consulting, finance or equivalent. 
  • You are a highly motivated person willing to work hard to achieve your goals.
  • You prioritise hard to invest your time wisely.
  • You are detail oriented, structured in your approach to work and apply a rational mindset.
  • Proven entrepreneurial skills and a strong understanding of the startup mentality.
  • Strong analytical, structured problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Positive can-do attitude and self-motivation are essential.
  • 100% execution-minded.
  • Fluent in English, written and oral.
  • A university degree with proven academic excellence.
  • Knowledgable in Swedish accounting practice and laws.

What you can expect from us

  • Join us and build the best company in the world.
  • Learn and work with some of the best entrepreneurs that will give you insights to all relevant aspects of building a company.
  • Work in a flat, modern organization with no bureaucracy where trust is the most important trait
  • Explore and learn from new cultures that is most likely very different from what you’re used to.
  • Work in a fast-paced company where time between decision to action is minimal.
  • The opportunity to build the Arabic audiobook market, a global business, meaningful network and experience.

We look forward to your application! Interviews are being done continuously and we aim to hire as soon as possible.

Apply here: https://kitabsawti.teamtailor.com/jobs/119971-finance-manager

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

Working at
Kitab Sawti

Kitab Sawti is a global company headquartered in Stockholm with offices in Dubai, Cairo and London. Our goal is to build the Arabic audiobook market for an astounding 400 million people globally and deliver a great moment of entertainment, relaxation and knowledge to our users.We strive for a diverse and including culture with people who are curious and want to be the best in what they do! If you want to be a part of passionate team building a new global market, you’re in the right place. Kitab Sawti is a global company based in Stockholm with an office in Cairo. Our goal is to build the Arabic audiobook market and deliver a great moment of entertainment, relaxation, and knowledge to our consumers. We are a versatile team moving quickly, if you want to work hard and be a part of a young passionate team building a new global industry you’re in the right place.

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