Financial Controller at Fortifikationsverket

Fortifikationsverket is looking for a financial controller for the head office in Eskilstuna. Are you educated in economics and accounting, have good knowledge and experience in accounting, reporting, and follow-up? Do you want to join a unit that works with governance and analysis at a strategic level? Welcome to read more and apply for the position!

Fortifikationsverket is one of Sweden's largest property owners, and we own, develop, and manage robust defense properties for peace, crisis, and war. Our properties contribute to strengthening Sweden's defense capability and securing our freedom, future, and a safer world.

The finance department at Fortifikationsverket consists of two units: the governance unit and the economics unit.

We are now looking for a financial controller for the governance unit. The governance unit consists of nine employees and is responsible for operational planning and follow-up, annual reports, central economic and financial issues, contacts with the government office, and the agency's compliance function.

Your daily life as a financial controller at Fortifikationsverket

As a controller, you will have part of the responsibility for planning and following up on operations. The tasks include participating in assignments related to the agency's strategy and operational plan, budget, and ongoing follow-ups throughout the year. You will also work on final reporting for the agency's annual report. You will focus on economic follow-up and analysis of the agency's finances. Additionally, you will write reports and present matters to the agency's management group and board, explaining financial figures to employees at various levels within the agency. Part of the job also involves supporting and educating managers, among others. You will also hold meetings, lead smaller projects, and act as an advisor on financial matters, with the ability to make complex financial issues understandable. The role aims to contribute to good cooperation with the government to promote efficiency in our production. Answers are not always given or defined and often require innovative thinking. The role will also be involved in developing the agency's processes and the governance unit's tasks.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with an academic education of at least 180 credits in economics and accounting or other relevant university or college education for the position. You have at least five years of experience working as a controller with governance issues. The position requires very good knowledge of how to manage and follow up on operations, as well as good analytical skills and economic analysis. Furthermore, it is important to have very good knowledge in economics, accounting, and you will also be responsible for qualified interest calculations. You need to have excellent ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and enjoy a role with many points of contact. Additionally, you have good computer skills and very good knowledge of, especially, MS Excel, as well as good administrative skills. A Class B driver's license is a requirement.

It is meritorious if you have experience in property-related or defense-related issues. Experience in developing and improving processes in governance issues at the management level is also meritorious. We would like you to have experience in operational management, driving, and working on projects and development work.

Your personal qualities

Your personal qualities are very important to us, and we will place great emphasis on personal suitability. For this role, it is required that you are collaborative and have an unpretentious focus on the common goal. You set high goals for yourself and work ambitiously to achieve them and get good results. Furthermore, you are analytical, find solutions to problems, but without losing sight of long-term strategies.

What do we offer you?

Together with approximately 1400 colleagues at Fortifikationsverket across the country, you will work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen Sweden's total defense. We are proud of the socially important mission we have, where by owning, developing, and managing properties for total defense, we contribute to a safe and free Sweden. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging, requiring expertise. We work based on the state value foundation and strive for gender balance. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us.

A key role with great trust and influence, with close cooperation with other departments and the agency's management group and board. You also have the opportunity to influence our work throughout the agency in an organization where your expertise truly makes a difference.

Here you will have good opportunities for professional development, and we work to ensure you can maintain a good balance between work and leisure.

About the employment

The position is a permanent employment and may begin with a probationary period. As a permanent employee, you will be placed in a war position. The place of employment is Eskilstuna. An employment with us requires Swedish citizenship and involves placement in a security class. A security review with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Please send your application with CV and cover letter by March 11, 2026. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Your application is a public document and as such is a public record according to the principle of public access. If you have protected personal data: contact the relevant recruitment specialist for assistance in submitting your application.

Keep in mind that the questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. We would like your application in Swedish.

Questions about the position

Welcome to contact Göran Strömberg at 010-44 45 282 or recruitment specialist Sonja Sand at 010-44 44 983. You can also contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO, who can be reached via our switchboard at 010-44 44 000.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.