About this opportunity:
Project Finance Accounting (PFA) is a global finance community within Ericsson. We sit at the core of delivery, connecting finance, operations and customer execution to safeguard financial integrity and enable strong business performance.
Joining PFA means working in an international, collaborative environment where you will learn how large, complex customer projects are run from a finance perspective.
As a Project Finance Accountant, you will support our customer projects from end to end, making sure they are correctly set up and executed in SAP and in our financial records. This is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates who want to start their career in Finance / Accounting in a global tech company.
You will work at the intersection of:
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SAP structuring and set up
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Order validation and booking
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Proof of Delivery (PoD), revenue and cost recognition
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Accounting quality, compliance and SAP project closure
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Secure accurate execution of customer business in SAP, in line with Ericsson processes and accounting directives
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Set up and maintain project financial structures (FAS) aligned with approved contracts
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Maintain revenue and billing milestones, project budgets and planned costs
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Perform customer invoicing (incl. credit/debit notes) and revenue recognition based on PoD
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Execute project financials and ensure clean closure of project objects in SAP
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Act as a financial partner to project stakeholders, providing accurate information and supporting decision-making
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Ensure data integrity in SAP (incl. S/4HANA), help identify revenue leakage or compliance gaps and support audits
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Contribute to process improvements, standardization and digital initiatives (SAP enhancements, AI tools) across the O2C and project finance processes
You don’t need years of experience, but you do need curiosity, a strong interest in finance and a willingness to learn.
Experience & Knowledge (preferred)
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Academic or internship experience in Finance, Project Controlling or Accounting
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Basic understanding of financial processes and revenue recognition (IFRS 15 is a plus)
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Experience with SAP (ERP / S/4HANA) or similar systems is an advantage
Skills
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Strong analytical and financial mindset
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Ability to work across multiple projects and manage priorities
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Clear, confident communication and stakeholder management skills
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Comfortable operating in a complex, fast-paced environment
Education & Languages
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Bachelor’s degree in progress or completed in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or related field
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Advanced English (additional languages are a plus)
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Proactive, accountable and results-driven
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Comfortable challenging the status quo and suggesting improvements
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Structured thinker who can simplify complex topics
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Strong collaborator and relationship builder with high attention to detail
What We Offer
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Hybrid and flexible working environment
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Continuous learning and development opportunities
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Global career growth within Ericsson
