Unit Manager, Finance Department

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Are you ready to take the next step to a role where your expertise in finance makes a real difference every day? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our current unit manager in the finance department is moving on to another position, which is why we are now seeking a successor. The Finance Unit is part of the Finance Department and has a total of nine employees, including one unit manager. The Finance Unit's main tasks and areas of responsibility include accounting and financial statements, budgeting and forecasting, financial monitoring and analysis, ongoing invoicing and management of incoming supplier invoices, support to operations in all matters related to finance, and development and improvement of financial processes. The Finance Department is the hub for all finance and procurement-related matters and consists of specialists in finance and procurement. Together, the department forms a central resource that guides and supports all administrations and their managers in managing and developing finance and procurement matters at both strategic and operational levels. In this position, we offer the opportunity to work remotely to contribute to a better work-life balance. Other benefits include fitness allowances and access to our engaged employee club that creates community and energy year-round. Opportunity for flexible vacation exchange is also available. You will work in newly inaugurated central premises where we work activity-based. 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES As unit manager, you will have overall responsibility for the Finance Unit's operations and budget, as well as personnel and work environment responsibility for eight employees. You will participate in the department's management group and report directly to the department manager. The role includes both leading and direct participation in operational accounting, reporting, monitoring and analytical work. This means overall responsibility for planning and directing the ongoing financial work, as well as direct operational responsibility for certain parts of it. The municipality is also facing procurement and implementation of a new financial system where the unit manager has a central coordinating role in this project. Your work duties include, among other things: • plan, prioritize and follow up on the Finance Unit's work based on the municipality's goals and needs • actively participate in ongoing financial work with accounting, financial statements, reporting, and financial monitoring and analysis • ensure quality, efficiency and compliance in financial processes • be a qualified support to municipal management, managers and operations on financial matters • drive development and efficiency improvements in work procedures, processes and routines • lead the Finance Unit's work with procurement, introduction and implementation of the new financial system • cooperate with internal and external actors and contribute to the municipality's overall development work. QUALIFICATIONS • higher education in finance or other education that can be assessed as relevant for the position • previously held a management position If you additionally have the following, this is meriting: • strong knowledge of accounting, financial management and budgeting processes • previous experience with procurement and implementation of new financial systems • previous experience working in municipal operations or other politically governed organization • knowledge of labor law, occupational health and safety legislation, and experience with union cooperation and negotiations. We are looking for you as a confident and clear leader who creates engagement, participation and trust. You lead with a present and stable approach and have the ability to make well-founded decisions even in complex situations. Collaboration is important to you and you build trusting relationships with employees, managers and other partners. You have a natural ability to maintain good structure and ensure that work is carried out with high quality. Furthermore, you are a person who sees opportunities. You enjoy leading change and creating participation, which will be particularly important in the municipality's upcoming procurement and implementation of a new financial system. To succeed in the role, you enjoy working with complex issues and you feel comfortable working with financial analyses, accounting and reporting where accuracy and quality are crucial. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Until further notice, start date: 2026-10-12 or by agreement. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA or Switzerland and are offered employment, you must be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. In Kristinehamn Municipality, we work for active leadership and employee engagement. This is created through dialogue and interaction between leaders and employees, which creates good conditions for job satisfaction in the organization. Our work environment is affected by how we treat each other and we all have a responsibility to contribute. Together we work to ensure that operations achieve their goals and that decisions made are also implemented. A curious mindset and willingness to cooperate are prerequisites for continuous improvements that lead to the best possible service to the municipality's residents. As an employee with us, you can expect support for new ideas, good development opportunities and that we provide you with the tools you need to do your work well. Kristinehamn Municipality sees diversity as a strength and we welcome all applicants. Our competence-based recruitment methodology aims to focus on the individual's competence and thus also counteract discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application! To quality assure the recruitment process and maintain good communication with you as a job seeker with us, we ask you to only submit your application via the application link in the ad. Questions concerning the recruitment process are handled by the recruitment unit.Are you ready to take the next step to a role where your expertise in finance makes a real difference every day? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our current unit manager in the finance department is moving on to another position, which is why we are now seeking a successor. The Finance Unit is part of the Finance Department and has a total of nine employees, including one unit manager. The Finance Unit's main tasks and areas of responsibility include accounting and financial statements, budgeting and forecasting, financial monitoring and analysis, ongoing invoicing and…

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Kristinehamn

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Kristinehamn kommun

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Publikováno

2. 7. 2026

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1. 8. 2026

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