About this role
Do you want to be part of influencing the future in an expansive and forward-thinking municipality?
We are now seeking a Controller for the Municipal Executive Administration with special responsibility for the Children and Education Administration. Habo Municipality has long been one of Sweden's most expansive municipalities. Habo was named Super Municipality of 2024 and is nominated for Quality Municipality of 2025, passionate about delivering high quality to our municipal residents. The municipality has had excellent financial results for many years, which has been a fundamental prerequisite for our success. Within the Children and Education Board's areas of operation, we run preschool, pedagogical care, recreational centers, school, adult education, and cultural school. The board's net budget for 2026 is approximately 575 million SEK.
DUTIES
The controller's primary tasks include:
• Together with the Education Director, responsible for the board's budget and closing processes
• Continuously monitor the board's activities and reporting
• Develop analyses and decision-making documentation for the Children and Education Administration's management and board
• Regularly follow up with respective school principals
• Collaborate with the municipal finance department to further develop financial management
Duties also include participating in Children and Education Board meetings, giving oral presentations, project management, and providing training for politicians and officials
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking someone with great commitment, strong analytical and pedagogical skills, who can plan and structure their own and the Children and Education Administration's work within financial management processes. You have a university-level economic education and experience in qualified financial work. The position requires you to be accustomed to working independently, have excellent Excel skills, and ability to plan and prioritize tasks. You are positive and collaborative. Background in public administration, particularly municipal operations, is meritorious. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability. The controller position is located in the Municipal Executive Administration, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, with close collaboration with the Education Director and HR unit. The controller will be adjunct to the Children and Education Board's management group.
OTHER
Habo Municipality strives for personnel diversity regarding age, gender, and cultural background. Our core values are based on Commitment, Proximity, and Responsibility.
Habo Municipality applies a smoke-free work environment.
To ensure quality in our recruitment process and enable good communication with applicants, we request you submit your application digitally, not via email or paper format. Prepare by having your CV ready to attach to the application. You may also attach a personal cover letter and other documents.
If you cannot register your application in our e-recruitment system, you can send it to: Habo Municipality, HR Unit, Box 212, 566 24 Habo. Please include the reference number on your application.
Application documents will not be returned.
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