Department Controller at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency is the leading, directing, and coordinating authority in civil defense. We ensure that society is prepared for crises, heightened readiness, and war.

Do you want to help lead the work to prepare all of Sweden? Then you could be our next colleague.

Your Responsibilities and Tasks

As a department controller, you are a key person in the work of financial management and follow-up.

Your tasks include:

• planning and coordinating work on financial matters within the department based on the agency's direction
• supporting managers in budget and forecasting work through analysis, follow-up, and reporting
• providing decision-making support for the department management and contributing to long-term budget proposals to the government
• developing methods and processes for management, planning, and follow-up together with colleagues inside and outside the department
• contributing to the annual report, operational plan, and other steering documents
• being a contact point for budget and financial matters within the department

Your Qualifications and Competencies

We are looking for someone who has:

• a relevant academic degree in economics or equivalent education
• several years of experience in controller work, financial management, or similar
• a good understanding of planning, follow-up, and government budget processes
• excellent skills in Excel and the Office suite, as well as experience with systems such as Unit4, Public 360, and SharePoint
• fluent Swedish in speech and writing
• experience from a government agency or public administration

It is an advantage if you have:

• knowledge of government management and financial reporting

In all our work, both internally and externally, we must act based on the government value base. Like all employees and leaders with us, you are expected to act according to the agency's approach.

The approaches apply in everyday life, crises, and war. They should be seen as a whole and build on each other; collaborative – proactive - action-oriented.

About the Employment

We offer you a permanent full-time position that begins with a probationary period.

Your workplace will be Karlstad or Stockholm, and travel is part of the job.

The majority of our positions involve placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. When placed in a security class, a security review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Most employees at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency are designated for wartime placement.

About Us

In the staff for strategic direction and planning, we are 11 employees, and we are located in both Karlstad and Stockholm.

We have an activity-based office where you can choose your workspace according to your needs. You also have the opportunity to work remotely.

We also offer you the opportunity to take wellness hours, and you will receive a wellness allowance. For you as a government employee, there are also favorable vacation conditions.

All of us working at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency are expected to contribute to increased equality and equal treatment for a work environment and a society free from discrimination.

Want to Know More?

If you have questions, please contact Chief of Staff Anna Nyman. Union representatives are Mia Lindström (Saco-S), Jassin Alm (ST), and Ann-Britt Paradis (SEKO). All can be reached via the switchboard number 0771-240 240.

Welcome with your application by January 22, 2026.