Controller

Uppsala Universitet · plný úvazek

box 256, Uppsala, Švédsko

The Area Office for Medicine and Pharmacy, with approximately 70 employees, provides administrative and service support to management, institutions, and center formations within the science area of medicine and pharmacy. The Area Office is part of the university administration but receives the majority of its mandate through the Area Board for Medicine and Pharmacy and its Vice-Rector. The Area Office works with research and education support, financial planning, recruitment of faculty, activity monitoring, student support, and assistance to faculty members who wish to develop their teaching. The Area Office consists of five units. We are seeking a controller with strong commitment to qualified financial work and operational support. You thrive in a role with many contact points and maintain a professional and service-oriented approach. You work in a structured and careful manner and have the ability to switch between operational and more qualified tasks. As a controller, you contribute to ensuring high quality in the science area's financial work and provide support to management and operations on financial matters. Job Responsibilities As a controller at the Area Office for Medicine and Pharmacy, you will work with both accounting and operations-related financial support. You will be part of the science area's financial function and work closely with the Area Office's other controller and finance administrator, as well as with the university's departments for finance and procurement and the planning department. Job responsibilities include, among other things: Ongoing accounting, reconciliations, and year-end closing work. Quality assurance of accounting and financial documents. Preparation of financial reports, analyses, and decision-making materials. Participation in operational planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Preparation of materials for operational planning. Monitoring of the operation's finances. Support and advice to managers and employees on financial matters. Development and improvement of routines and working methods within the financial area. Ensuring that financial management complies with applicable accounting principles, state regulations, and internal guidelines. Qualifications Higher education degree or equivalent experience and knowledge in economics or finance Several years of experience with qualified financial work Good knowledge and experience in accounting and bookkeeping Very good skills in Excel Good ability to clearly and pedagogically present financial documents Good ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish and English Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who is responsible and has good collaboration skills. You are self-directed and can plan and prioritize your work efficiently. You have a service-oriented working approach and the ability to build trusting relationships. Personal suitability in the form of good analytical ability and great attention to detail is a requirement. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications Experience working within a university, college, or other state agency. Knowledge of state financial administrative regulations. Experience with budgeting and planning work. Experience with development and improvement work within the financial area. About the Employment The employment is permanent (probation may apply). The position is 100%. Start date by agreement. Work location: Uppsala. Information about the employment is provided by: Deputy Chancellor Martin Wahlén, [email protected]. Welcome to submit your application by September 29, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2657. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Learn more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security vetting. For security vetting to be carried out, approval of the applicant is a requirement for employment. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]