Economist to the Western Military Region

The Western Military Region (MR V) is seeking an economist for placement at the regional staff's finance department, J8. The department is responsible for coordinating the unit's financial management, budgeting, reporting, internal control, and financial administration.

Main Responsibilities

Under the leadership of the Chief Financial Officer, you will be part of the staff's finance section where you will work broadly within the financial area. In addition to supporting the operations with ongoing reporting, budgeting, and preparation of financial decision-making materials, you will also work with invoice management, investment handling, internal control, and training in the Armed Forces' financial systems. The main focus of the work is on budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and invoice management. Other financial and administrative tasks may be added.

Qualifications

• University or college education in finance or other post-secondary education/experience deemed equivalent by the employer
• Current and relevant experience in the above-described tasks
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Driving license B

Personal Characteristics

To thrive and fit in the position, you need to be communicative, flexible, proactive, and dedicated to meeting the needs that arise in our operations. You are also analytical, meticulous, responsible, self-driven, and have good collaboration skills. To succeed in the role, you need to handle changes in pace at work and have the ability to prioritize.

The work requires presence before and at established reporting deadlines, which sometimes coincide with other staff's leave periods. A prerequisite for managing the tasks well is that you deliver results with good precision even under time-pressured conditions, are structured and attentive, and have high integrity.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Familiarity with the Armed Forces and its organization
• Experience with the Armed Forces' system support PRIO/SAP BO
• Knowledge of the Armed Forces' financial management model
• Work experience from a government agency or public sector in finance

Other

Employment form: Permanent, a six-month probationary period applies.
Employment rate: Full-time.
Work location: Skövde, travel may occur.
Start date: By agreement. Personnel in the Armed Forces have the opportunity for physical training during working hours up to three hours/week.

For inquiries about the position

Contact for questions regarding the position, Chief Financial Officer Josefine Thorstensson.
Contact for questions about the recruitment process, HR Manager Daniel Davidsson.

Union Representatives

OFR/O Viktor Johnsson
OFR/S Leif Wetterlid
SACO Camilla Rosensköld
SEKO Lola Ahlgren

All can be reached via switchboard 0500-465000

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-25

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

The Armed Forces offer you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Armed Forces harness the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the recruitment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.