Business Controller at Vinnova, Sweden's Innovation Agency

Verket För Innovationssystem · plný úvazek

Stockholm, Švédsko

Are you interested in financial work related to research and innovation financing? Then Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, might be the workplace for you. Our mission is to promote sustainable growth and strengthen Sweden's competitiveness through financing of research, development, and innovation. What We Offer Vinnova is a modern agency with a strong focus on sustainability, both internally and externally. We believe in self-leadership and offer our employees a good balance between work and leisure. Our vision is to be Sweden's most attractive public employer. To achieve this, we offer you, among other things, excellent opportunities for professional development, generous wellness benefits, and a wide range of staff activities. We are located in modern offices in central Stockholm and have an open, innovative, and collaborative culture. At Vinnova, you will have the opportunity to work close to our important mission to strengthen Sweden's innovation capacity and contribute to sustainable growth and social benefit. Learn more about us and our employer offering at https://www.vinnova.se/m/arbeta-hos-oss/. Role Description As a business controller at Vinnova, you will contribute to ensuring that public funds are used correctly and efficiently to strengthen Sweden's innovation capacity. You will have an important role in supporting the organization with financial matters related to our financed projects. You will be part of the legal unit, which consists of seven lawyers and two business controllers. You will work with quality assurance and review of grant recipients and contribute to developing the agency's working methods in this area. The position involves both independent work and collaboration with colleagues in your own unit and other parts of the organization. Main responsibilities: Support to operations on matters concerning project budgeting, eligible expenses, interpretation of credit reports, and financial reporting Information initiatives, both internally and externally Proactive quality assurance work Review of grant recipients, primarily regarding project costs Reporting of state aid Development of working methods and tools in the field Qualification Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics from a university or college. Experience: At least two years of professional experience in auditing, financial monitoring, financial review, or accounting. Knowledge: Good knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping rules, and accounting systems. Good skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Meritorious qualifications: It is meritorious if you have professional experience in: Analysis and assessment of organizations' financial position, creditworthiness, or financial risks. Risk-based auditing and audit methods. Data analysis and visualization tools, such as Qlik Sense, Power BI, or equivalent. Project economics in grant-financed projects. Auditing, financial monitoring, financial review, or accounting related to both small and large enterprises. Reporting or other work regarding state aid. Preventing, identifying, or investigating financial irregularities and incorrect payments. Business development. Personal Qualities We place great emphasis on personal qualities, and to succeed in this role it is important that you: Take initiative and drive your work forward independently. Have good analytical ability and are solution-oriented. Are structured and thorough. Have good collaboration skills and build relationships. Communicate in a pedagogical manner. Have high integrity. Vinnova is a learning organization and we welcome you to share your ideas and knowledge. Our values—respect, accountability, and courage—permeate your daily work. Work Location We apply hybrid work, where our employees have the opportunity to combine working from home and at the office. At least half of the working time should be spent at our activity-based office at Mäster Samuelsgatan 56, which is a couple of minutes' walk from Stockholm Central Station. Employment Type The position is a permanent employment with a six-month probationary period. About Vinnova Vinnova is Sweden's innovation agency. We open up for innovation that provides sustainable solutions and strengthens Swedish competitiveness. Read more at https://www.vinnova.se/ Contact If you want to know more, you are welcome to contact Anna Oback, Chief Legal Counsel, by phone 08-473 32 59 or email [email protected] We decline all recruitment and advertising assistance. Trade Union Representatives Representative for ST is Jonathan Nylander 08-473 30 24. For SACO-S it is Karin Stenström 08-473 31 52. Application Welcome to apply to us via our recruitment portal no later than 2026-09-30. Before you apply, we would like you to read information about our recruitment process https://www.vinnova.se/m/arbeta-hos-oss/sa-gar-en-rekrytering-till/ and about side activities https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/arbetsgivarguiden/bisysslor We strive for a balanced gender distribution and value the qualities that cultural and ethnic diversity bring to our operations. Vinnova works competency-based to promote an objective and non-discriminatory recruitment process. This means, among other things, that you should not submit a personal letter and that you may be asked to take occupational psychology tests in this recruitment.