Vacant job

About the role

As a unit economist, you play a central role in the unit's financial work and actively contribute to ensuring that operations are conducted efficiently and in accordance with current regulations. You work closely with managers and employees, serving as a qualified support in financial matters.

The work is varied and includes, among other things:

• Budgeting and financial planning
• Follow-up, analysis, and forecasting
• Financial accounting and reporting
• Invoice processing and financial administration
• Support in purchasing and other finance-related matters
• Advisory and service to managers and employees

As part of the staff, you will also become part of a team where we work together to achieve results. This means that, in addition to your main tasks, you may occasionally support other parts of the department or unit as needed. Here, we share responsibility for the whole, share our expertise, and work together to achieve results.

You do not need a military background – we value your financial competence and commitment.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• An academic degree in economics or other education/experience considered equivalent
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, especially Excel

Meritorious

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience with the PRIO system (SAP)
• Experience working with budgets, forecasts, and follow-ups
• Ability to analyze financial information and prepare decision support materials

Personal qualities

To thrive in this role, you are service-oriented and find it easy to collaborate with others. You work in a structured and meticulous manner and have good analytical skills.

You are flexible, take initiative, and can adapt when conditions change. We value that you contribute to good collaboration and shared responsibility within the group.

We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

What we offer

• Good opportunities for professional development
• Flexible working hours when operations allow
• Opportunity for physical training for up to three hours per week during working hours

Employment terms

• Permanent employment
• Six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces
• Full-time
• Location: Karlskrona
• Travel in the role may occur
• Start date by agreement
• Individual salary setting applies

Information about the position

Chief Financial Officer Per-Ola Jonasson via the Swedish Armed Forces switchboard: 010 82–85 000

Union representatives

Swedish Defence Union, Jimmy Svensson

Officers' Union, Jonas Rydmarker

All can be reached via the FM switchboard 010 82–85 000

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit

The Third Naval Warfare Flotilla is an operational unit in the Swedish Navy. The flotilla has the capability to control sea areas, sea routes, and shipping, conduct operations on and under the surface, and clear mines in harbor areas, coastal waters, and open sea. The unit operates both nationally and internationally. Ships and staff train and prepare both sailors and officers for immediately deployable units. The flotilla also continuously provides personnel for various international operations.

Year-round and around the clock, the flotilla contributes to security by patrolling and monitoring Swedish maritime territory.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the recruitment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.