Economist

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Department of Wildlife, Fish and the Environment Are you service-oriented, analytical, and solution-focused? Are you curious, interested in animals and nature, and do you know you would thrive in an international, learning environment? Then the position as Economist with us at Wildlife, Fish and the Environment might be for you! About the Position As an Economist, you will be responsible for the department's overall financial management and serve as a decision support to the Department Head. WFE has approximately 75% external financing with many contracts and financiers to manage according to the regulations applicable to the university as a state agency as well as for each respective financier. In your work, you will collaborate closely with the Department Head and other administrators, and contribute to efficient financial administration. Main Responsibilities: Monitoring the department's finances Support in operational planning Assisting the Department Head with documentation and analyses Planning, coordinating, and compiling budget work at the department level Responsibility for the department's quarterly and annual financial statements Conducting ongoing reconciliations and forecasts Supporting researchers with project economics, project budgeting, and reporting Serving as a first point of contact for procurement and contract matters Your Background Qualifications: Academic degree with a focus on economics. You should have knowledge of administrative systems and Excel as a working tool. As a state agency, high requirements are placed on knowledge of Swedish, but the department is also an international workplace, which requires good knowledge of English. Meritorious are previous experience with project economics, project monitoring for various financiers (e.g., EU), experience with financial work in the public sector and especially the higher education sector, as well as knowledge of public procurement (LOU) and experience reading and interpreting contracts. Additional merits include experience with the administrative systems Agresso (UBW), Proceedo, and Primula. In this role, you will have contact with many people, so your personal qualities such as ability to collaborate, provide good service, and work in a structured manner are especially important. You adapt easily to new circumstances, are analytical and thorough. We appreciate initiative and responsibility. What Can We Offer You? In the role as Economist and decision support, you will have a broad and varied role where you make a difference for the operations. You will have many points of contact and gain very good insight into the activities. At WFE, you will be part of an exciting operation with a clear environmental focus. Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis, so do not delay submitting your application! About Us Who Are We? SLU solves real problems for a living world – and we challenge established knowledge through critical thinking and a curious, open perspective. Our activities encompass plants, animals, and people around the world. Our starting point is often the green sector with connections to forestry, agriculture, and water. WFE's activities are core parts of SLU's commitment to being a world-class university in life and environmental sciences. WFE contributes to the vision through education, research, and environmental analysis in collaboration with the surrounding society. Our activities impact and matter. More information about the department: https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/vilt-fisk-miljo/ Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Placement: SLU, Umeå Employment Form: Permanent employment. SLU applies a probationary period. Scope: 100% Start Date: As soon as possible by agreement. Application: Welcome to submit your application via the application button below no later than 2026-08-20. Trade Union Representatives: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in developing sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and an annual revenue of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences provides the foundation for scientific inquiry, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.Department of Wildlife, Fish and the Environment Are you service-oriented, analytical, and solution-focused? Are you curious, interested in animals and nature, and do you know you would thrive in an international, learning environment? Then the position as Economist with us at Wildlife, Fish and the Environment might be for you! About the Position As an Economist, you will be responsible for the department's overall financial management and serve as a decision support to the Department Head. WFE has approximately 75% external financing with many contracts and financiers to manage according to…

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23. 7. 2026

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