Controller for the Naval Staff's Financial Management Section

Are you passionate about financial management and want to contribute to increased defense capability? Do you have experience with budgeting and follow-up in a larger organization? If so, you might be the right person for us!

About the Unit

The Naval Staff's Financial Management Section leads, analyzes, and compiles the Navy's financial position and needs in the short and long term. In close collaboration with naval units and other sections of the Naval Staff, we create a good economic overview for senior management.

Main Responsibilities

As a controller in the Financial Management Section, you will:

• Analyze and compile the Navy's budget and forecasts within the unit's budget
• Support and guide the Navy's units in financial management-related issues
• Participate in and conduct preparations of an economic nature
• Engage in development work within the section
• Update the section's routines

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

To take on the role of controller in the Financial Management Section, you need to have:

• A degree in business administration or an equivalent education assessed by the employer
• Experience working with transactions and reports in SAP or systems deemed equivalent by the employer
• Good proficiency in the Office suite, especially Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Personal Attributes

To succeed in the role of controller in the Financial Management Section, you need to be interested in the Armed Forces' operations and financial management. Additionally, you should be solution-oriented, engaged, and structured. You must also have good collaboration skills but be able to drive your work forward independently within given frameworks. Since the job involves many contact points within the Armed Forces, high demands are placed on communication skills and integrity.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Work experience in the financial field within the Armed Forces
• Completed military service, participation in voluntary defense organizations, or completed officer training
• Service in a naval unit

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all individuals, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent position starting with a six-month probationary period.
Employment rate: Full-time.
Work location: Haninge/Muskö. The Armed Forces has an established bus connection starting at Vattugatan with stops at Gullmarsplan, Sockenvägen, Västerhaninge station, Ribbyskolan, Ösmo traffic interchange, and Muskö base.
Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.
Business travel may occur to a limited extent.

Inquiries about the Position

Andreas Egevad

Inquiries about the Recruitment Process

Jenny Winberg

Union Representatives

• OFR/O – Klas Hellström
• OFR/S – Björn Engren
• SEKO – Lenny Johansson
• SACO – Åsa Zackrisson

All can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard at 08-788 75 00

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-02-17. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Armed Forces is undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense in light of a deteriorating global situation and a new defense policy focus on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and obedience conditions, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities enhance the conditions for mission tactics.
As part of this work, the Armed Forces has organized a Naval Staff for the leadership of the naval units. The Naval Staff is established in Muskö in Haninge municipality.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security classification. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required.
Security clearance with background checks will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, always verified copies of diplomas and certificates must be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.