About Us
With over 85 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is on the way to becoming the world’s favorite way to shop. To help us get there, we’re assembling an unparalleled global talent team—accelerating individual careers, and disrupting entire industries. We’re looking for people ready to achieve the extraordinary and embrace our bold ambitions as we shape the future of payments and fintech. Will you join us?

What You Will Do

As a Senior Manager, Financial Controls, you will play a key role in establishing Klarna’s internal controls framework, ensuring compliance with ICFR/SOX regulations, and supporting business preparations for a potential future IPO. You will work within the LEAP IPO Internal Controls team to build a robust control environment that enables financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing Klarna’s ICFR/SOX framework, including methodology, tooling, and best practices for process and control mapping.
• Overseeing internal controls by defining and implementing key financial controls, conducting audits, testing effectiveness, and monitoring ongoing compliance.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, IT, and legal teams to ensure alignment with compliance requirements and business objectives.
• Liaising with external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supporting internal certification processes, control sign-offs, and remediation of deficiencies.
• Providing training and guidance to internal stakeholders on financial controls and SOX requirements.

Who You Are

We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented financial controls professional with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. You should have:

• Experience in financial reporting and internal controls, with a strong focus on ICFR and SOX compliance.
• A qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Expertise in SOX/ICFR implementation, including process mapping, risk assessments, controls design, and deficiency remediation.
• Prior Big 4 experience (EY, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG) or similar roles in a corporate setting.
• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to record and communicate risks, processes, and controls to a high standard.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of explaining financial controls to senior stakeholders and non-finance professionals.

Awesome to Have

• Experience in IPO readiness and financial controls transformation projects.
• Familiarity with financial systems and automation tools for control testing and reporting.
• Hands-on experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Closing

Klarna's Compensation model and Equity Offering
At Klarna, our compensation package includes a base salary and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). To ensure fairness and maintain global market competitiveness, each role in a specific location has a set base salary. During the recruitment process, we will assess your skills and experience to determine which role is the best fit for you.
Our RSU program features a 4-year vesting schedule, allowing you to gradually become a shareholder in Klarna. Additionally, you may qualify for our Contribution-Based Reward (CBR) program, which recognizes and rewards significant contributions to our success.

Total Compensation
£85,457- £113,009

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