Operations Controller at the Swedish Energy Agency

Are you an experienced operations controller passionate about operational management? The Swedish Energy Agency is undergoing a transformation with many new and exciting assignments. We are now looking for someone who wants to be part of our development and contribute to a future with sustainable energy for all! Apply for the position today!

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

Your Responsibilities – Contribute to Effective Operational Management

As a centrally located operations controller, you will work closely with the agency's management on issues related to operational management. An important part of your role will be to serve as the agency's risk coordinator, where you will work with internal governance and control, coordinating risk analyses from various perspectives. Another important part of your role will be to coordinate and contribute to other tasks related to operational management. You will work in close collaboration with other colleagues within the section and other parts of the organization.

Qualifications

For the role of operations controller, we are looking for someone with the following experience and knowledge:

• A university degree in a field that the Swedish Energy Agency considers relevant or equivalent
• Several years of experience working with operational management within public administration, such as operational planning, quarterly follow-ups, and annual reports
• Current relevant experience from working at a government agency
• Experience in internal governance and control
• Experience in systematic quality development
• Experience in analysis and investigative work
• Good skills in both spoken and written Swedish and English
• Good knowledge of relevant IT systems and programs

It is an advantage if you have experience in change management and coordinating and driving complex assignments.

Personal Qualities

Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is responsible and used to working independently while also thriving and working well with others. You are structured, meticulous, and have a high quality awareness. You have a good ability to see the big picture without losing focus on the details and can reason from different perspectives. You are communicative, self-driven, and take responsibility for your work. Furthermore, you have the ability to work strategically towards long-term goals and are committed to driving your own work forward. We look forward to meeting you with drive, commitment, and interest in the position!

About Us

The Planning and Budget Secretariat is part of the Swedish Energy Agency's staff and is led by the Chief Financial Officer. Here, 14 driven and engaged operational and financial controllers work and look forward to welcoming you to the secretariat. We focus on governance issues and coordinate contacts with the Government Offices and written governance from the government, such as appropriation letters, assignments, and instructions. We work to ensure that the agency has an effective environmental and energy management process and coordinate the agency's follow-up and reporting through quarterly reports, annual reports, gender equality integration, and sustainability work. In addition, we manage and develop the agency's leadership and governance processes.

Our Offer

With us, you will work in an open and creative environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to societal benefit. There are good opportunities for learning, variety, and development – while you have the conditions to create a sustainable balance between work and private life. The position is located in our modern offices in central Eskilstuna, close to transport connections to Stockholm, Västerås, and other nearby cities. We work activity-based and offer flexible working hours as well as the possibility of remote work. We have a wellness allowance, two wellness hours every week, and a gym at the workplace. In addition, you will receive favorable conditions for vacation, leave on bridge days, a bicycle benefit, parental leave, and occupational pension. Want to know more about what it’s like to work with us? Please visit 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 screening 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.

Please submit your application with a CV in Swedish no later than April 13, 2026. We have chosen not to request a cover letter as we instead use selection questions that form the basis for the first selection we make. Tests and work samples may be used during the recruitment process.

If you for any reason submit your application in a way other than through our website, please mark it with the diary number 2026-004280. We actively work to promote diversity and counteract discrimination, and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. Do you have protected personal data? Contact us at HR, and we will help you submit your application safely. Please note that your application will become a public document under the principle of public access to information.

Questions?

If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact the recruiting manager Jessica Karlberg at phone 016-544 84 30 or Recruitment Consultant Jennifer Nilsson at phone 0720-796988.

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