Controller with Focus on Governance and Development

Försvarshögskolan · Full-time

Drottning Kristinas väg 37, Stockholm, Sweden

The Swedish Defence University is an internationally leading educational institution in defense, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where civilian and military perspectives meet. We educate civilian and military leaders, experts, and researchers who analyze and manage today's and tomorrow's crises and security challenges. The Swedish Defence University trains Sweden's officers and leads the academic development of the officer profession. We conduct research in law with a focus on operational law and international humanitarian law, defense systems, war studies, leadership and management, military history, and political science. The Planning and Finance Department at the Swedish Defence University is now seeking a Controller with focus on governance and development. About the Workplace The Planning and Finance Department is part of operational support and coordinates the Swedish Defence University's cross-agency processes for planning, monitoring, reporting, environmental management, and handles the university's financial accounting. The Swedish Defence University manages various types of appropriations, has a large share of commissioned activities, and also receives grants. This means the university's financial matters are broad in scope. The department is divided into accounting, planning, and controller sections. The position is based in Stockholm. Key Responsibilities You will be part of the team that drives and develops the university's processes for budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring. As a controller, your duties include supporting the operations managers with these processes, as well as developing and documenting decision-making materials for the university's leadership and creating educational information materials related to the financial processes. Part of your work also involves development and internal training within the department's areas of responsibility. The work involves close collaboration with others within the department. You will also work closely with other departments within operational support as well as with managers and operational leaders in core activities, including the university's leadership. You will become part of an ambitious and stimulating work environment with a strong focus on development and great job satisfaction. For us, it is a given that we collaborate and support each other in pursuing our operational goals. The international situation creates high demand for the university's expertise. The institution has been in a phase of expansion for several years, which brings exciting challenges for us and means the department needs to grow. Who Are We Looking For? We are seeking someone with: Several years of current experience working as a controller. Experience writing decision-making materials, reports, or similar. Knowledge of finance-related regulations in the public sector. Strong digital skills and experience working with Microsoft 365 and other relevant digital systems and applications. Meritorious experience includes: Work with finances or operations management in higher education. Work at the central level in a government agency. Experience driving development projects or investigations. Experience working with Hypergene. Who Are You? As a person, you are analytical, driven, and thorough with the ability to independently identify needs for action or decision points in processes. You enjoy converting information into clear and educational materials and communicating information in a transparent manner. You value meeting deadlines and have a strong ability to organize and prioritize. The work requires good collaboration skills as you will be in a role with many contacts and participation in joint projects. To thrive with us, you need to find satisfaction in development work. It comes naturally to you to share your knowledge and contribute to creating a rewarding and good work environment. About the Position This is a permanent full-time position, beginning with a six-month probationary period. Employment at the Swedish Defence University may involve a security clearance for placement in a security class, which includes background checks and in some cases security interviews with the Swedish Security Service. The position may include war placement. If you are already placed in war organization in your current position at a government agency and your expertise is needed in the Swedish Defence University's war organization, negotiations will take place between the relevant agency and the Swedish Defence University regarding your placement. Start Date By agreement. Salary and Benefits The Swedish Defence University applies individual salary determination. Benefits for employees at the Swedish Defence University - https://www.fhs.se/om-forsvarshogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/formaner.html Application Your application should include a CV and cover letter and be submitted through the Swedish Defence University's recruitment system by clicking the link