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Statkraft is Sweden's fourth largest electricity producer with over 250 employees distributed across the country. We have facilities from north to south with our headquarters in Stockholm. Statkraft operates 54 hydropower plants and four large wind farms in Sweden. We produce approximately 7 TWh per year, which is enough to supply around 500,000 Swedish households with renewable electricity.

We engage in electricity trading and portfolio management and own four district heating networks powered by renewable energy sources. Statkraft also owns Baltic Cable, Sweden's only electricity connection to Germany. Additionally, we have a large project portfolio in both onshore and offshore wind, solar and hybrid solutions, as well as hydrogen production, and we are constantly on the lookout for new projects that can contribute to the green transition of society. Read more at statkraft.se

About the role

Statkraft, one of Europe's leading suppliers of renewable energy, is now looking for a driven and analytical Sustainability Controller to join our team in Stockholm/Östersund. In this central role, you will drive our business development forward, support strategic decisions, and ensure that our sustainability reporting is traceable and documented in accordance with applicable regulations.

Your main area of responsibility will be sustainability, but the role also includes traditional controller tasks. Your ability to balance financial reporting with sustainability reporting is crucial. By integrating sustainability aspects into our financial planning and reporting, we strengthen our position as a leading company in sustainable development.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Compiling and analyzing sustainability data and reports and ensuring that sustainability reporting is traceable and documented
• Working with others in the sustainability team to automate and simplify data collection
• Educating and communicating regarding sustainability
• Supporting the business in economic administrative processes and developing these
• Conducting analyses, investigations, and driving improvement efforts
• Integrating sustainability goals into the company's financial planning and reporting.
• Collaborating with various departments to ensure sustainability goals are achieved
• Supporting corporate governance, including administration and coordination of corporate-related matters.

Our controller group consists of six controllers who collaborate to spread expertise and support each other. You will work closely with our central sustainability organization, which gives you the opportunity to learn new areas and roles. The group is primarily based in Stockholm, but we also have finance personnel in Östersund, Sollefteå, and Örnsköldsvik. Despite the geographical distances, we actively work together.

Requirements

• Master's degree in economics or equivalent education in finance or a related field
• At least five years of relevant experience working as a Business Controller or in a similar role, preferably from larger organizations
• Core competence in the controller area, but with a good understanding of accounting
• Strong interest in and previous exposure to sustainability issues and related regulations
• Advanced skills in Excel and experience with financial systems, preferably SAP
• Understanding of databases and skilled in handling large datasets
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Desirable

• Experience in project accounting and asset accounting
• Experience working in SAP (SAP Hana, SAP PM, SAP PS, SAP Analytics Cloud). Used in almost all administrative processes at Statkraft
• Language skills in Norwegian are a plus
• Experience with digitization and AI

Personal qualities:

• Analytical and solution-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive with high professionalism and integrity
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure
• High engagement and willingness to develop within the company

Additional information

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants prior to employment. Security clearance is required for this position.

Statkraft offers:

• Professional and personal development within a group in international growth
• A business characterized by a good working environment, competence, responsibility, and innovation
• A working environment that values diversity with respect to gender, age, and cultural background
• Competitive terms

Location: Stockholm, Östersund. Other locations in Sweden where Statkraft has offices may also be relevant.

Application deadline: 2025-01-28. We apply ongoing selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible via the link. We plan to start interviews from January 7th onwards. We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact persons at Statkraft:

• Recruiting manager: Anna Rungård, [email protected]
• Recruiter, Marcus Grahn, [email protected]
• Union representative: Akademikerföreningen: Kjell Stenklyft 076-768 20 42, Unionen: Roger Holmqvist 070-316 12 29.

Statkraft's vision is to renew how the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We actively work to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.