Department Controller

Department Controllers Wanted We are seeking department controllers for several of our business areas who want to contribute to the development of department financial management and production follow-up. Here, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills where they truly make a difference. Together with an experienced team, you'll help create solutions that make an impact – both today and in the future. About the Position As a department controller, you will play a central role in supporting one or more department managers within our organization. Your mission is to lead, coordinate, and develop work related to financial management and production follow-up, always focusing on efficient resource utilization, quality, and accurate reporting. The role aims to ensure that financial data and reports are delivered in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines. You will be the department manager's primary support for financial analyses and production follow-up, working closely with unit managers, project leaders, and other financial professionals. You are responsible for preparing relevant documentation, providing decision support, and contributing to efficient resource management. Your responsibilities include: • Following up on finances, forecasts, and budgets, and providing support to project leaders, unit managers, and department managers. • Developing and analyzing financial decision-making documentation. • Participating in forecast work related to projects. • Contributing to method development and efficiency of financial management. • Managing financial work within one or more units and contributing to process development. The role suits someone who enjoys analyzing numbers, seeing the big picture while being able to dive into details, all the way down to the project level. You will work closely with both department managers and other controllers, focusing on project economics, planning, and follow-up, with significant responsibility for driving and developing financial work within the department. The position is located in Stockholm. About You We are seeking candidates with a university degree in economics or equivalent competence. You have current and relevant experience in financial management, including work with budgets, forecasts, planning, analyses, and follow-up, preferably within government or public sector. You have current and relevant experience as an economist or controller, with responsibility for project follow-up and financial support to managers. To succeed in the role, it is necessary to have experience working with financial and business systems and Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI or similar. You should also have good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. You have good skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Experience in accounting and knowledge of public procurement law (LOU) is meritorious. Personal qualities are of great importance to us. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences, seeking someone who enjoys collaborating with others, is attentive, and solves problems constructively. We also look for someone who is self-motivated, takes responsibility for tasks, analyzes and breaks down problems, and is meticulous and aware of goals and quality standards. You communicate clearly, follow up, and ensure that messages are understood and expectations are clear for all parties involved. [The rest of the text continues in the same professional, translated style, maintaining the original structure and tone.]