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Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

Project Controller

based in Norrköping

The Swedish Transport Administration's (Maritime Administration) finance department is undergoing a digital transformation where a new business system and a new financial model have just been implemented. In addition to the finance team's regular deliverables, the focus in the coming period will be on further developing the application of the financial model, as well as continuing the standardization and digitalization of processes and working methods.

We are now looking for an experienced project controller with strong initiative who is driven by creating value for our project operations. You will belong to the Maritime Administration's Planning and Monitoring Unit, which coordinates the Maritime Administration's financial management, budgeting and forecasting processes, business reporting, and business monitoring. The Business Planning and Controlling Section provides guidelines and establishes routines regarding financial monitoring and is responsible for parts of the internal financial control at the agency. The section serves as support for management, projects, and leadership within the operations, and conducts special investigations within the financial area.

As a Project Controller at the Maritime Administration, you will primarily work with projects funded through grants, the Swedish Transport Administration, or the EU. The role involves close collaboration with project managers and partners within Sweden as well as in other countries. You ensure that our projects are driven with high financial quality from start to final reporting.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Prepare budgets, conduct ongoing monitoring, and analyze variances. Support decision-making by providing financial analyses.
• Reporting: Compile and quality-assure financial reports to program secretariats (via systems such as EU Funding & Tenders Portal, Bamos+, JEMS, Vinnova's e-services). Produce reports and presentations for steering groups, project managers, etc.
• Advisory: Provide pedagogical support to project managers, managers, and partners regarding eligible costs and EU regulations. Support project managers in using the business system and other available tools provided by the Maritime Administration.
• Audit: Prepare documentation and act as the contact person for external auditors and national controllers.
• Development: Contribute to improving our internal routines for project monitoring and administration.

You report to the Section Manager for Business Planning and Controlling but will work closely with the operations you support within the Maritime Administration.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who has:

• An academic education in economics or another education combined with current work experience that the Maritime Administration considers relevant
• At least 2 years of work experience in controlling within a large organization
• At least 1 year of work experience in financial reporting for EU-funded projects
• Good ability to interpret and apply complex regulations
• Very good knowledge of Excel and experience working in digital project tools
• Very good ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing

It is meritorious if you have:

• Worked with similar tasks within a government agency/business authority
• Worked with EU programs for funding and cooperation, e.g., CEF, Interreg & Horizon
• Experience working in the business system IFS

We place great importance on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone with good analytical skills, who has a high level of financial awareness in their analyses and reporting, and who understands and applies financial principles and methods in their work. You take great responsibility for your tasks, structure your approach, and drive your processes forward. You take initiative, start activities, and achieve results with high quality. You have the ability to work both independently and in a team, where you quality-assure the final result. You also have the ability to communicate in a listening and trust-inspiring manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within the organization.

Why choose the Maritime Administration?

The Maritime Administration is a service-producing business authority within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the Riksdag and the Government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life; for example, there may be possibilities for individual agreements regarding remote work a few days a week. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees as well as to maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is natural for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the public sector values; we also actively work for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion and consider it natural that you share our views.

How and when?

This recruitment is for a permanent position expected to be filled as soon as possible. Interviews will take place in weeks 28-29.

The Maritime Administration may apply a six-month probationary period.

The position may involve wartime placement at the Maritime Administration.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. Security clearance with register check may be conducted before an employment offer is made.

Information:

Section Manager for Business Planning and Monitoring Malin Fastland, 010-478 64 95 or [email protected]

Unit Manager for Planning and Monitoring Håkan Nyberg 010-478 54 87 or [email protected]

Trade Union Representatives:

Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all of whom can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000.

Application:

Register your application by July 3, 2026.

File number: 26-03924

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