Head of Accounting at VetFamily

At VetFamily, our mission is to help veterinary clinics improve today so they are ready for tomorrow, creating the conditions for clinics to focus on what they do best: improving animal health. Our membership-based platform offers clinics unique digital solutions and shared purchasing terms, and with over 10,000 member clinics our community is one of the largest in the world within animal care. As we are present in more than 10 countries globally,  with strong ambitions to grow both organically and through strategic acquisitions, VetFamily offers an exciting and dynamic working environment.

VetFamily is part of Vimian Group, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, a global and diversified group of innovation-driven companies united by a shared passion for making a positive impact on society by improving animal health. The group operates across four significant and fast-developing segments within animal health, with VetFamily representing the Veterinary Services segment. 

The Role

We are looking for a Head of Accounting to join our Group Finance team in Stockholm. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a unique opportunity to develop and future-proof the group’s accounting operating model, with AI as a key enabler. The role carries broad responsibility and a high degree of autonomy, with a focus on defining and continuously enhancing processes, systems and internal controls to enable the accounting function to scale alongside the group’s growth, both organically and through acquisitions.

Through cross-border collaboration, the position provides hands-on experience with local GAAP, IFRS, tax, statutory compliance and audits, making it well suited for someone who enjoys working with a high degree of autonomy in an international organization.

The accounting function consists of a core team of four in-house accountants in Stockholm with a network of external service providers across our markets. You will lead and develop this team, bringing clear direction and structure while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key part of the role is ensuring effective collaboration with external partners and aligning practices and ways of working to support streamlined processes across accounting, payroll, tax and cash management as the group continues to grow.

Your Experience & Skills

You are a structured, hands-on finance professional who combines technical depth with a genuine interest in improving how things work and leading people. You are comfortable operating in an international, multi-entity environment and you thrive in a setting where no two days are exactly alike.

You bring:

• 10+ years of experience in accounting roles within international or multi-entity organizations, with proven experience leading teams
• A genuine interest in and hands-on experience with AI tools and automation, with a drive to embed AI-enabled workflows into day-to-day accounting processes.
• Proven ability to bring structure and establish scalable processes in complex or fast-moving environments
• Strong background in statutory accounting, IFRS, tax compliance and audit coordination.
• Track record of supporting M&A integrations or scaling finance processes in a growing organization
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures

Your Mindset

• You think big and have a genuine eagerness to keep learning
• You are unpretentious and have no problem rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done yourself
• You take initiative and are comfortable making decisions on your own
• You are solution-oriented and always strive for simplicity in everything you do
• You are a team player who genuinely cares about your colleagues and treats every stakeholder as a customer

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to take a central role in shaping the finance function of a growing international group. Working closely with senior leadership, you will have the mandate to develop how accounting, reporting and financial processes are structured across VetFamily as the group continues to expand.

•    Shape the finance function: Play a key role in building scalable structures, processes and controls to support a growing international group

•    Work close to decision-making: Collaborate directly with the CFO and senior leadership on financial governance and operational priorities

•    Operate in a dynamic growth environment: Support a business that continues to expand both organically and through acquisitions

•    Drive alignment across the group: Help establish consistent standards and ways of working across multiple markets and entities

We are based in Stockholm and this role is primarily on-site, though we value flexibility and working remotely from time to time is absolutely fine.