Project Controller

Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based in the Arctic region, we create global societal benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of nearly 2.1 billion SEK per year. We currently have 1,900 employees and 18,700 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in large projects aimed at a more sustainable society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly relevant research projects and the societal transformation that follows. We have a wide range of educational programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you want to help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

We are now looking for a project controller responsible for working with budgets, forecasts, follow-ups, and financial statements for one or more research subjects. You will be part of an administrative unit with employees working in finance, education, HR, and operational administration, led by an administrative manager. The unit serves as a common resource for the entire organization, aiming to provide administrative support to management as well as researchers, teachers, doctoral students, and students.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Establishing budgets, forecasts, and financial statements at the departmental, research subject, and project level
Ongoing accounting, project follow-up, and reporting to various funders
Assisting with financial calculations and collaborating closely with the department head, researchers, and project leaders on research applications and reports
Presenting the department's and research subjects' finances in various contexts
Assisting with decision-making materials and communicating with funders and other stakeholders

As a project controller with us, you will be part of the institution's finance function together with a controller, several project controllers, and financial administrators. You will also be part of the university's network for project controllers.

What we offer:

Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home up to 40%
Secure employment with health benefits – exercise during working hours, gym at work, and a university that cares about your well-being
You will work in a creative research environment where ideas become reality

Qualifications

A degree in economics at the university level with a focus on accounting is required for the position. If you have worked for a few years in accounting and/or have experience in project accounting, it is an advantage. The job requires a good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities, characterized by good collaboration skills and a strong sense of service. You are results-oriented, analytical, have a structured working method, and find it easy to build good relationships with people around you. Furthermore, you should be able to work independently, be proactive in change work, and take great responsibility for your tasks. You should have the ability to be responsive to the needs and demands of management and the organization for support.

Scope and Location

We are looking for a project controller for a permanent full-time position in Luleå. You also have the opportunity for remote work up to 40%. A probationary period may apply.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please contact: Lise-Lotte Martinsson-Ekman, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Resources, 0920–492416, [email protected]

Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037, [email protected] or OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 [email protected]

Application

We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below, where you attach a personal letter, CV/resume, and diploma. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Applications and diplomas must be written in Swedish or English.

Application deadline: February 19, 2026
Reference number: 1492–2026