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Real Estate Department is Hiring a Local Controller

Stockholm University is characterized by openness and innovative, cross-border activities. Ranked as one of the world's top 200 universities, Stockholm University is a leader in research and education in the humanities and natural sciences. The university has more than 5,700 employees and over 30,500 full-time students operating within approximately 60 departments and 11 central administrative divisions, of which the Real Estate Department is one. The Real Estate Department is responsible for the strategic planning of the university's 300,000 square meters of space and over 600 residences, as well as providing service functions to support the university's core activities.

We are now seeking a local controller for the Real Estate Department's section for local and housing supply. Are you an analytical and driven person with experience in property economics and lease administration? Do you want to help develop the work of managing and optimizing our local resources? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

Job Responsibilities

As a Local Controller, you play a key role in managing and analyzing financial and operational data related to our property management. You act as a link between the financial and operational activities and work closely with several key individuals within the organization. Your work contributes to ensuring accurate documentation, good financial control, and efficient administration of lease agreements and property data.

In the role of local controller, you will actively work in the department's property system, where you will also participate in developing its functions and user-friendliness. The role requires a combination of analytical skills, a forward-looking perspective, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills.

The position of local controller is directly subordinate to the group manager for local supply at the Real Estate Department.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze local lease agreements (rents, index adjustments, contract periods).
• Update and ensure the quality of local data in our property system, including drawing management.
• Participate in the preparation of documentation and preparations for lease negotiations.
• Assist with monitoring budgets, forecasts, and costs related to premises.
• Analyze deviations and identify improvements for local cost monitoring.
• Create reports, key figures, and analyze local-related data.
• Compile reporting to authorities and contribute to process development within local supply.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• Post-secondary education in economics, property management, or similar.
• At least 3 years of experience in financial management, lease administration, or property economics.
• Good IT skills, preferably experience with property systems (e.g., Faciliate).
• Strong analytical ability and experience interpreting lease agreements, financial reports, and property data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred qualifications include experience in:

• Working within a real estate department of a government agency.
• Working at a Swedish higher education institution such as a university or college.
• Working with property systems such as Landlord and Faciliate.
• Experience working with drawing management and CAD.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is structured, meticulous, and can perform their work independently. You are results-oriented, proactive, and solution-oriented. Since the work involves many internal contact paths, this places high demands on your ability to communicate, collaborate, build trust, and be a team player. As a person, you are calm, stable, and driven by a desire to change and improve. You are used to taking responsibility for your work, structuring your tasks, and driving your cases forward to delivery.

We place great importance on your personality and engagement.

Employment Conditions

The position is full-time and is permanent with a six-month probationary period. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting, so please indicate your salary expectations. Start date as soon as possible.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all.

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact William Edwin, group manager, at 070-103 04 58, [email protected].

Union Representatives

Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), phone 0708-16 26 64, [email protected], Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Union ST/OFR), phone 08-16 34 89, [email protected], and [email protected] (SEKO).

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is received by the university no later than the application deadline.

Attach only a cover letter and CV. Copies of diplomas and certificates should be brought to a possible interview.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: how to apply for a position.

Welcome with your application!

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