Administrative Economist

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We are Mjölby Municipality. Together we deliver services, build society, and exercise public authority. Our work benefits society and is centered on the citizen's well-being – throughout their entire life. The Care and Social Services Department is one of Mjölby Municipality's six departments with a clear mission - we exist for people. With approximately 1,000 employees, we contribute to independent and active lives with meaningful activities. Our driving force is to create development and security in everyday life, and our shared vision is to provide good welfare services. To succeed, we need competence, commitment, and courage – we dare invest in innovation, new technology, and new working methods that drive development forward. The department operates on behalf of the Care and Social Services Board and is responsible for the municipality's elderly care, health and medical care, individual and family services, disability services, and labor market unit. Together we work for sustainable development of the department's operations and are now seeking a driven administrative economist. Are you a driven and development-oriented economist who wants the opportunity to make a significant contribution to society in your role? 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES In your role as administrative economist, you are responsible for coordinating the department's planning and follow-up processes in alignment with the municipality's overall goals and budget process. You work both operationally and strategically with financial management and are responsible for developing processes in this area to increase efficiency and support operations. Further, your role includes participating in the department's investigations and analytical work. You have the ability to translate complex issues into concrete proposals. You monitor the external environment and will work with continuous assessments and analyses together with the department's managers, supporting them in evaluating the financial forecast to increase efficiency and promote good financial management. You are expected to prepare decision documents and regularly compile reports for presentation to department management and the Care and Social Services Board. As an administrative economist, you work closely with department management and operational managers as well as your colleagues in the department, particularly with development specialists in statistics and analysis. You will also receive support and guidance from the municipality's central finance unit and participate in the municipality's finance group, which meets regularly. QUALIFICATIONS The position requires: • a university degree or equivalent with an economic focus, preferably in public administration. • several years of experience working as an economist or controller with qualified tasks. • good digital skills • advanced-level knowledge of Excel • strong ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. It is meritorious if you also have: • knowledge of database management and visualization in decision support systems. • experience working in a politically governed organization. As a person, we see that you are analytical, thorough, and development-oriented. You have the ability to plan and organize your work and can easily set goals, organize resources, follow up, and complete activities. You also have the ability to identify opportunities for the organization and assess various types of data to draw well-considered conclusions and create functional solutions. For you, collaboration is a given and you see cooperation as a natural part of work while being able to work independently and take your own initiatives. You are communicative and comfortable speaking in front of others and have a pedagogical ability to communicate economics and statistics in a simple way, both verbally and in writing. We are a secure and sustainable employer. Large enough to offer employees good working conditions and exciting development opportunities. Small enough for close collaborations, participation, and influence. Focused on our mission to benefit society, we enable space for personal responsibility and creativity. Together we drive the municipality and sustainable societal development forward. Employment form: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement. Our municipality is expansive with approximately 28,600 residents. We are close to each other and close to the rest of the world; communications are excellent. Mjölby Municipality's vision is summarized in a slogan: Worldly and locally rooted. Worldly stands for openness, innovative thinking, desire to grow, and faith in the future. Locally rooted stands for pride and joy in our home region. With us, it is easy to live a good life. In your application, please attach relevant education certificates and diplomas that support your CV. If you advance to the interview stage, we will verify your ID document. Read more about our recruitment process at www.mjolby.se/ledigajobb.We are Mjölby Municipality. Together we deliver services, build society, and exercise public authority. Our work benefits society and is centered on the citizen's well-being – throughout their entire life. The Care and Social Services Department is one of Mjölby Municipality's six departments with a clear mission - we exist for people. With approximately 1,000 employees, we contribute to independent and active lives with meaningful activities. Our driving force is to create development and security in everyday life, and our shared vision is to provide good welfare services. To succeed, we…

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Mjölby

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Mjölby kommun

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27. 7. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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