Unit Manager, Central Support Finance Office

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At Borlänge Municipality, development is high on our agenda. We are an organization full of ideas, commitment, and people who want to make a difference! Working here means being part of something bigger – Borlänge's future. Work smart and feel good! We believe life is more than just work. That's why we offer: · Flexible working hours · Opportunity for remote work · Vacation exchange · A favorable wellness allowance · Secure employment with fair conditions · Colleagues who make you feel genuinely at home The Finance Office is the hub of the municipality's financial management. Here, in addition to the Finance Director and unit managers, we are 30 employees who work unpretentiously, support each other, and together make things happen. Central Support is one of two units at the Finance Office and handles central financial processes such as accounting, accounts receivable, financial systems, internal banking, and procurement matters. Our values will naturally appeal to you! I am here for the residents of Borlänge I enjoy challenges I meet every person with openness 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES As Unit Manager for Central Support, you have overall responsibility for leading, developing, and following up on the unit's work. Your task is to create clear conditions for employees to take responsibility, develop in their roles, and collaborate effectively within and between their areas of responsibility. We are on a development journey where leadership plays a central role in creating clarity, accountability, and sustainable long-term work methods. You are responsible for operations, finances, personnel, and work environment, and ensure that the unit delivers with high quality, good internal controls, and efficient resource utilization while driving long-term development of work methods and expertise. You will, among other things: • Lead, support, and develop an engaged team of 13 employees • Create structure, clarity, and shared accountability in the unit's mission and work methods • Provide support to employees in qualified financial assessments and decisions, without working operatively in details • Drive development of work methods, systems, and procedures in line with changing needs • Ensure good internal controls and compliance with laws, regulations, and governing documents • Collaborate with the municipality's operations, companies, and external parties • Actively participate in the Finance Office's management group and contribute to strategic development of the municipality's financial management QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for a confident and clear leader with the ability to create commitment, responsibility-taking, and trust. You are motivated by developing both people and operations and are comfortable leading through change. You have: Academic education in finance or equivalent background that the employer considers equivalent Substantial experience leading others, as a manager or in another clear leadership role Good experience working in finance, which gives you a solid foundation in your leadership role It is also valuable if you have: Experience working in a politically governed organization Experience working with financial processes or financial management in a larger organization Experience leading teams with different specialist competencies As a leader, you are: Clear and coaching, with the ability to create responsibility and independence in your employees Confident in making decisions while also letting others take space and grow in their roles Comfortable leading without micromanaging Structured and strategic with focus on the bigger picture, priorities, and long-term development Communicative and collaboration-oriented, with strong ability to build trusting relationships In this role, your leadership is crucial to how the unit develops. We are looking for someone driven to develop operations and work methods, and who sees opportunities in change. You have a clear results focus and the ability to translate goals into concrete plans and activities that are followed up over time. You work in a structured manner with both short- and long-term planning, while remaining flexible when circumstances change. Through an open and clear way of communicating, you create trust, commitment, and good collaboration both within the unit and in contact with other parts of the organization. Why choose us? Here you will not only get an exciting and responsible assignment, you will also become part of a cohesive team where we support each other in our daily work. You get freedom with responsibility, the opportunity to develop both yourself and our work methods, and you get to contribute to something that truly matters – a well-functioning municipality for Borlänge residents. Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement. Working hours: Daytime. At the time of the interview, you as a candidate must provide proof of Swedish/EU/EES citizenship or a valid work and residence permit. For those with protected personal information, we offer an extra protected application process. Contact the recruiting manager before submitting your application, so we can ensure that your information is handled safely and correctly according to applicable procedures. To quality assure the recruitment process at Borlänge Municipality and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask that you submit your application via the link digitally and not in any other way. Welcome with your application! ADVERTISING AGENTS AND CANDIDATE PLACEMENT FIRMS ARE POLITELY AND FIRMLY ASKED TO REFRAIN.At Borlänge Municipality, development is high on our agenda. We are an organization full of ideas, commitment, and people who want to make a difference! Working here means being part of something bigger – Borlänge's future. Work smart and feel good! We believe life is more than just work. That's why we offer: · Flexible working hours · Opportunity for remote work · Vacation exchange…

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job

Status

active

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City

Borlänge

Address

Röda vägen 50

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60.4657716, 15.4385267copyopen in

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Published

29. 7. 2026

Edited

1. 8. 2026

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