Interim Chief Finance and Unit Manager

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We are seeking an interim finance and unit manager for a government agency in Stockholm during a period of operational development and transformation. Background The Finance Unit is responsible for financial monitoring, internal control, and financial decision support to management. An operational change initiative has already been initiated. The work includes mapping and analysis of the finance function's mandate, working methods, competencies, and organization, as well as development of a more appropriate and operationally-aligned finance function. The assignment involves taking over and ensuring continued progress in this work while leading and developing the ongoing operations in accordance with the department manager's direction. Assignment Description The interim manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance unit and reports to the department manager. The interim manager is expected to independently take over responsibility for the finance function with limited introduction and immediately ensure both the ongoing operations and continued implementation of the already-initiated operational transformation work. The assignment encompasses both operational management and implementation of an ongoing operational transformation initiative, including: Responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit and personnel responsibility for approximately ten employees Ensure quality in financial monitoring, forecasts, financial statements, operations reporting, and financial decision-support materials Ensure qualified financial support to management Take over and lead the continued mapping and analysis of the finance function's mandate, working methods, competencies, and future needs Complete the finance function's organization and working methods and ensure implementation of operational changes Ensure continued implementation of already-decided development initiatives Develop and establish improved working methods within financial management, analysis, and monitoring Drive the transformation and skills transition necessary to strengthen the finance function's analytical and operational support capabilities Collaborate with other functions regarding financial analyses, ABC costing, service pricing, and revenue planning Ensure continuity, progress, and a structured handover as the assignment concludes Work takes place on-site at the client with some opportunity for remote work. Required Qualifications Academic degree in economics, accounting, or equivalent education At least five years of documented experience as a finance manager or equivalent senior position Documented experience leading finance functions through change and transformation Documented experience taking over and continuing an already-initiated change or development initiative Documented experience developing financial management, organization, processes, and working methods Documented experience with financial management in larger and complex organizations Documented experience with financial management in revenue-financed service-producing operations Experience with ABC costing, service pricing, and revenue planning Experience analyzing finance functions' organization, mandate, and working methods and translating analyses into concrete improvement proposals Documented experience preparing financial decision-support materials and reporting to management groups, boards, or committees Very strong ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing Meriting Qualifications Experience from politically-governed organizations Experience developing controller or finance functions Experience with operational planning, internal governance, and control Experience with change management in the public sector Experience with skills transition or organizational changes Personal Requirements The interim manager should be able to quickly understand the operations and independently drive the assignment with limited introduction. The assignment requires: High analytical ability Good structure and implementation capability Clear and confident leadership Ability to translate decisions and strategic directions into practical implementation Experience leading change while ensuring quality and continuity in ongoing operations Very strong communication skills with management, operations, and external stakeholders Assignment Summary Scope: 100% Assignment Duration: 6 months, starting late August/early September 2026 Placement Location: Stockholm About Selecta Recruitment Selecta Recruitment AB specializes in interim and consulting assignments in areas including leadership, finance, and infrastructure development. We match experienced consultants with exciting assignments for our clients in both the public and private sectors. Application Does this sound like an assignment for you? Submit your application with CV and two references from comparable assignments completed during the past five years, as soon as possible as selection will be ongoing.We are seeking an interim finance and unit manager for a government agency in Stockholm during a period of operational development and transformation. Background The Finance Unit is responsible for financial monitoring, internal control, and financial decision support to management. An operational change initiative has already been initiated. The work includes mapping and analysis of the finance function's mandate, working methods, competencies, and organization, as well as development of a more appropriate and operationally-aligned finance function. The assignment involves taking over and…

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STOCKHOLM

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59.329323, 18.06858copyopen in

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28. 7. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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