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The Church of Sweden is where people are.

Close to where you live and on the other side of the world. We are everywhere for those who want and need – in loneliness, crisis, joy, and sorrow, in important events and in everyday life. No matter who you are and what faith you have. Working within the Church of Sweden means a wide range from theology and justice issues to sustainability, economics, and community development.

Gothenburg Cathedral Parish was established on January 1, 2018, and consists of six congregations, nine churches, a hospital church, and a university church. We belong to the Diocese of Gothenburg. The parish serves 75,000 people, and 60,000 people work daily in the city center. The parish is led by the dean and a church council. Each of the congregations has a parish priest and a parish council. The local congregations are the starting point for most of the church's activities. However, cooperation between the congregations occurs in several areas, including confirmation and diaconate. There are also two preschools in the parish.

Are you passionate about taking an active role in the financial closing? Do you want to work with budgets and support the various congregations of the organization? Then this position is for you!

The role of economist/controller

As an economist/controller, you will be part of the operational and management support team consisting of nine employees who work with finance, HR, communication, property, administration, and booking. The team is responsible for providing support to the six congregations of the parish.

You will have a key function in the parish's operational and management support where you contribute your broad knowledge in the finance and controller area. You drive change and collaboration, all with a focus on creating value for the organization and contributing to a cohesive organization.

Your mission

• lead and coordinate annual budget work
• be responsible for analyses and monthly financial follow-ups to the church council and church assembly
• maintain good contact with the parish's managers and drive financial improvement processes
• take an active role in the financial closing and annual report work
• assist in the management of funds/trusts and donation funds
• assist in internal and external audits
• maintain continuous contact with the economist and accounting assistant at Economic Services who handle the ongoing bookkeeping
• educate in accounting and budgeting within the organization
• handle ongoing accounting tasks such as cash handling, collection handling, and all customer invoicing

We see that you

• have a university degree in economics or equivalent – preferably with a focus on controller function or management economics
• have several years of experience in accounting and management and have worked consultatively in broad economist and/or controller roles
• are used to working independently with budgets, financial closing, financial analysis, governance, and follow-up
• enjoy working strategically and are accustomed to seeking information within the organization
• are familiar with various financial systems and Microsoft 365 - especially Excel, and you have very good knowledge of Swedish
• have experience working within the Church of Sweden, public administration, or associations
• if you have also worked with the management of foundations, funds, and donation funds, it is a plus
• are a person who can handle work peaks well. You are secure, unpretentious, and work methodically and structured. You contribute joy to the workplace and are a stable support when the organization needs assistance with financial matters.
• share the values of the Church of Sweden. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

At the Cathedral Parish, you will receive a role with a clear operational assignment, the opportunity to influence and develop financial functions, and close cooperation with engaged colleagues. A work environment where collaboration, responsibility, and long-term thinking are highly valued. We expect you to share the church's values, characterized by the equal worth of every person, work for peace, reconciliation, justice, and sustainability.

The operational and management support is located in Gustavigården, which is opposite the Cathedral in central Gothenburg. The Cathedral Parish is a secure employer with benefits such as flexible hours, collective agreements, and wellness grants.

Good to know

The position is a permanent full-time employment that may start with a probationary period. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement.

Please indicate your salary expectations in your application. Selection is ongoing, and during the interview, we ask you to present an extract from the criminal record.

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Annette Johansson, responsible manager, [email protected]

Union representatives, Ammi Jonsson, KyrkA, 031-7619374 and Lars Svernling, Vision, 0523-668410

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Welcome with your application!