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Would you like to work as Deputy Unit Manager for the Economics and Planning Unit in an agency with an important societal mandate? The Swedish Customs Agency (Tullverket) contributes to creating a safe and secure society and offers an exciting opportunity to work as a Deputy Unit Manager in an agency focused on results through change and development work.

The Economics and Planning Unit is responsible for producing the Swedish Customs Agency's operational plan including budget, the agency's annual report and budget proposals, as well as the agency's work on internal control and governance. Within the unit, we are also responsible for the Swedish Customs Agency's ongoing accounting and closing of accounts, payments, as well as development and support within external financing. Furthermore, our task is to continuously monitor the operational plan and budget throughout the year. The unit is also tasked with providing support to the organization within the economics and budgeting area. We are thus responsible for a broad field within both governance and accounting.

The entire unit works continuously with development, both in daily operations and in planned major change projects.

The unit in its current form is new as of April 1, 2026. At that time, the economics unit, which previously consisted of accountants and financial controllers, was expanded to include business controllers and employees working with external financing. The unit is now relatively large, consisting of 19 employees, which is why we are seeking a Deputy Unit Manager. The Economics and Planning Unit has various geographical locations across the country and is part of the Administration Department. This means that the role requires some travel.

About the Position

The position of Deputy Unit Manager involves steering and leading the Economics and Planning Unit together with the Unit Manager. You will help lead the Swedish Customs Agency's economics and planning unit with the goal of making economic and operational management efficient, clear, and modern. You will have operational and personnel responsibility for a portion of the employees working at the Economics and Planning Unit.

You will further be responsible for developing structures and systems within the economic area and will work to create a work environment that stimulates collaboration and continuous improvement.

Are You the One We Are Looking For?

We are looking for someone who has:

• an academic education in economics or another education we consider equivalent
• experience working as a manager in the public sector
• a good understanding of how state agencies function in terms of leadership, governance, and follow-up
• good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English
• Swedish citizenship.

It is meritorious if you have:

• experience working as an economics or accounting manager within a state agency
• experience in specifying requirements, procuring, and implementing new business systems
• experience in development work related to accounting
• experience working with state accounting.

Personal Qualities

As a person, you are meticulous, proactive, action-oriented, have a strategic perspective, and strong analytical skills. In your leadership, you are secure and stable. You are accustomed to developing both people and operations through a coaching and communicative leadership style, and you understand the importance of creating engagement among your employees. Your ability to collaborate is good, and you thrive working with multiple stakeholders within the organization.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability!

What We Offer You

By working at the Swedish Customs Agency, you have an important job where you contribute to a safe and secure society. We value well-being and learning from each other highly, and we strive to ensure that as an employee, you can maintain a good balance between work and leisure. With us, you receive secure employment conditions, and our benefits include health subsidies, subsidized medicines, and good vacation and pension terms.

Other Information:

Reference number: TV-2026-14828

Location: Stockholm

Employment Type: The position is a permanent employment starting with a 6-month probationary period, and individual salary setting applies. Within the Swedish Customs Agency, time-limited managerial appointments of 5 years are applied, with the possibility of extension.

To be considered for employment at the Swedish Customs Agency, you must meet high requirements regarding security and confidentiality awareness, suitability, and compliance with current laws. This means you uphold democratic values and the public sector values that apply to the Swedish Customs Agency's operations. Before a decision on employment is made, you will undergo a drug test. Security screening with register check according to the Security Protection Act is conducted prior to employment, as the position is classified in a security class. The Swedish Customs Agency is a total defense agency, and upon employment, you may be assigned to wartime duties within the agency.

Manager tests may be conducted during the recruitment process.

The Swedish Customs Agency values the qualities brought to the operations through a balanced gender distribution and ethnic diversity.

For More Information and Application

Information about the position can be provided by Annika Hägg, tel. 073-778 02 50. For questions regarding the recruitment process, you can call the Swedish Customs Agency's HR support at tel. 060-67 25 85. Union representatives are Ulf Persson for OFR-P/TULL-KUST, tel. 040-661 33 21, and Katarina Hernhut for Saco-S, tel. 08-456 52 65.

Your application, including a cover letter and CV/resume, must be received by the Swedish Customs Agency no later than August 16. You apply via the electronic application form below.

We kindly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job advertisements.

The Swedish Customs Agency is a state agency that controls the flow of goods across Sweden's borders. With the vision that only approved goods should pass the border, we prevent illegal goods from entering the country and contribute to a safer society. We facilitate trade with other countries and lay the foundation for increased growth and fair competition. The Swedish Customs Agency, founded in 1636, currently has approximately 2,700 employees and is led by Director General Johan Norrman.