Finance or Business Economist at the Swedish Energy Agency

Do you want to make a real difference in keeping pace with electrification and the green transition? The Business Unit is now recruiting a finance or business economist who wants to work on initiatives that contribute to a more reliable, robust, and flexible energy system. We are looking for someone who wants to help develop new solutions to achieve energy and climate goals in Sweden and globally. Welcome to apply for an exciting and highly relevant workplace!

The Swedish Energy Agency works for a fossil-free and robust energy supply. Security of supply, competitiveness, and ecological sustainability are perspectives that need to be combined to secure the future energy system.

Your tasks – strengthening the electricity system through smart financing

You will primarily work with financing issues in the team working on the Kraftlyftet initiative. You will support the entire initiative, which is divided into two units. Kraftlyftet aims to strengthen the capabilities of the electricity system and can include both electricity production and measures at users that enhance the electricity system through efficient energy use. The initiative includes more than 5 billion SEK in investment support. Applications are assessed based on criteria, and the economy of the projects needs to be analyzed based on, among other things, EU state aid rules and the financial capacity of companies. Your role will be to review and assess the reasonableness of the financial documentation in project applications and how they relate to various regulations. We possess different competencies and work in teams with complex issues to interpret and implement regulations. The work includes preparing materials for decision-makers and presenting decisions together with colleagues. Contact with companies, colleagues at the agency, and other stakeholders is part of the job. We need to communicate complex issues about funding opportunities as simply and accurately as possible to societal actors. Collaboration with other authorities is a natural part of the work.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with an academic background in economics or equivalent that the Swedish Energy Agency deems relevant, preferably with a focus on financing or business economics. Furthermore, you have at least a couple of years of current and relevant work experience in the economic field. Basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping is a requirement. You have a good ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing, as well as good knowledge of modern IT systems and programs, such as experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.

It is advantageous if you have experience in financial analysis of operations, investment analysis, and monitoring of financial key figures in projects. If you also have experience in planning, analysis, review, and monitoring of larger investment projects within the industry, we consider that an advantage as well.

Personal qualities

To thrive and fit in this role, we believe you are curious with a strong analytical ability. You have good collaboration skills, are responsible, and solution-oriented. You are used to prioritizing and place great importance on maintaining high quality in what you deliver. You communicate in an open and attentive manner and have a good ability to weigh information and consider different perspectives. You enjoy improving routines and processes. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. We look forward to meeting you with drive, commitment, and interest in the position!

About the workplace

The Business Unit works with the industry's green transition and CCUS through, for example, national and international monitoring, analyses, investigations, knowledge-enhancing initiatives, and collaboration. The unit also handles the implementation and management of various steering instruments within the energy sector, such as legislation under the directive for energy efficiency, investment support, and knowledge-enhancing initiatives.

We work both nationally and internationally, especially within the EU. This gives you the opportunity to work at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions while building expertise and a broad network. You will be welcomed to a workplace with engaged colleagues and exciting, varied tasks. We work cross-functionally and with high participation, meaning that all employees contribute to developing our strategies, initiatives, and ways of working.

Our offer

Our open and creative environment gives you the space to develop your expertise for the benefit of society. Here, there are opportunities for learning and variation – while you can also maintain a balance in life.

The position is located in our beautiful offices in central Eskilstuna with good commuting options to Stockholm, Västerås, and other nearby cities. Here we work activity-based and have flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work. We offer a wellness allowance, two wellness hours every week, and a gym at the workplace. Additionally, you will receive favorable conditions for vacation, leave on bridge days, a benefit bicycle, parental leave, and occupational pension. Please read more about what it is like to work with us at Work at the Swedish Energy Agency.

Good to know

The position is a permanent employment with an initial six-month probationary period. Start date according to agreement. Positions within the Swedish Energy Agency may be placed in a security class, which means security clearance and background checks according to the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Upon permanent employment, it may be relevant to be placed in the agency in case of war. We want your application with CV and cover letter by February 26, 2026. If you send your application in a way other than through our application form on our website - please mark your application with diary number 2026-001689. We work to promote diversity and counteract discrimination and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. If you have protected personal data, please contact us at HR. We want your application documents in Swedish, and the questions you need to answer when you submit your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. Your application is a public document under the principle of public access to information.

Questions?

If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact one of the two recruiting managers Carl Mikael Strauss at phone 016-544 23 70, Zinaida Kadic at 016 - 544 22 89, or Recruitment Consultant Jennifer Nilsson at phone 0720-79 69 88.

You can also contact our union representatives: Martin Larsson, SACO-S phone 016-544 24 64 and Petra Lindblom Haddad ST phone 016-5420656.