Education changes lives. But tech hasn’t lived up to its promise, yet. At Kognity, we’re here to change that.

We’re a 125-person EdTech scale-up powering learning in 120+ countries. Our intelligent platform combines rich pedagogy with smart AI to help students and teachers thrive — from international schools to US high schools.

Why Kognity is the place to be:

• ✨ Educational Innovation – Lead the next wave of AI-powered learning solutions

• 🌍 Global Reach – Our platform is used in 120+ countries across international and US markets

• 🤝 Collaborative Culture – Join a smart, ambitious team that values impact over ego

• 💪 High-Performing Teams – Work with sharp, driven colleagues across product, engineering, and AI who raise the bar every day.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract starting on 15 February, covering for our Financial Controller who will be on parental leave.

What you’ll do:

• 📊 Lead accurate monthly/quarterly financial reporting and group consolidation, including statutory reporting.

• 📉 Analyse cost actuals vs. budget and translate insights into clear recommendations for leaders.

• 🧭 Drive cost budgeting and forecasting cycles end-to-end, aligning plans to strategic goals.

• 🤝 Partner with business leaders to explain P&L performance, variances, risks and opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

• 🧮 3+ years of experience as a Financial Controller

• 📜 Knowledge of Swedish statutory reporting - Swedish GAAP (K3), Årsredovisningslagen, tax reporting, and group consolidation and filings to Skatteverket.

• 🧩 Fluency in P&L reporting and comfort working across systems and integrations.

• 🗂️ Analytical, structured communicator who turns data into clear, actionable narratives.

Our Interview process

Our hiring process is all about you. Show us your skills, tackle real-world challenges, and get a real feel for life at Kognity. Expect case studies, honest conversations, and plenty of chances to shine.

1. Hiring Manager Hangout: Deep dive into the role and share your experience.

2. Case study: Work on solving a real-world problem.

3. Values Interview: Share your experiences and ways of thinking in relation to our values.

4. Leadership discussion: Connect with one of our leaders to talk about big ideas, bold vision, and where you could grow with us.

Our Values

• 🏅 We take ownership – We take initiative and act with self-leadership. We don’t wait for someone else to solve problems we see.

• 🤖 We leverage AI – We apply AI to enhance creativity, decisions, and execution to allow for impact maximisation.

• 💡 We drive customer value – Success for our customers drives our progress. We create value for them in everything we do.

• 🗣️ We are transparent – We are radically transparent with opinions and feedback, and we share information widely.

• 💙 We take care of ourselves and each other – We work hard and passionately, but also prioritise our own well-being, and that of our colleagues.

Benefits

• Truly Hybrid — work from our Stockholm office when you like.

• ITP Pension Plan with Nordnet

• Yearly budget of 5,000 SEK to spend on health-related services.

• 30 days of paid vacation every year

• Full pay sick leave starting on day 1

Every qualified person will be evaluated regardless of age, gender, identity, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities

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