Head of Financial Audit and Internal Control Governance

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About the Opportunity

The future of Internal Control and Financial Audit will be shaped by AI, integrated assurance and integrated financial audit. Traditional approaches built around manual testing, periodic assessments, and retrospective assurance are evolving into continuous, data-driven models that provide real-time insights to business performance, compliance, and risk management.

As Head of Financial Audit & Internal Control Governance, you will lead a team of talents and shape the future of Ericsson´s Internal Control and Financial Audit frameworks. You will drive the evolution of methodologies and governance models enabled by technology and people capabilities. You will do this by ensuring alignment with COSO principles, regulatory requirements (e.g. PCAOB, SEC, FCPA), and the evolving risk landscape. A key part of the role is to coordinate and continuously evolve Ericsson's integrated financial audit model. Working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to drive an integrated and efficient ecosystem.

What You Will Do

— This role is accountable for defining the policies, frameworks and methodologies that govern Ericsson's internal control and financial audit ecosystem.

— Lead a global team of internal control and financial audit talents.

— Lead the transformation of internal control and financial audit governance models, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, COSO principles, and leading practices.

— Define and continuously improve methodologies, frameworks and policies for financial reporting/SOX, sustainability reporting, and anti-bribery & corruption.

— Drive the transformation from periodic assessments and manual testing to continuous monitoring, and data-driven assurance.

— Establish governance and oversight for AI-enabled business processes and technologies, ensuring that risks, controls, and accountability frameworks evolve with the changing landscape.

— Coordinate and continuously enhance Ericsson's integrated financial audit model in collaboration with external auditors and key internal stakeholders.

— Define and maintain financial audit and internal control methodologies, standards, and technology-enabled approaches that drive consistency, efficiency, and quality

— Partner with IT-and system owners across Ericsson to strengthen risk- and control ownership, enhance control effectiveness, and support strategic decision-making.

The Skills You Bring

— Master’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

— Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

— Deep expertise in Internal Control, COSO, Risk Management and Financial Audit, with a strong understanding of relevant regulatory requirements (e.g. PCAOB, SEC, FCPA)

— Proven ability to lead transformation and translate strategy into execution.

— Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leaders and external auditors.

— Curiosity, innovation mindset, and a passion to challenge status quo

Deadline: 01.11.2026

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm

Req ID: 792166