Are you looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference? With us, you’ll become an important part of an international academic community where you’ll support cutting-edge research and education. You’ll enjoy secure employment conditions, generous benefits, and excellent opportunities for professional development, all while contributing to something greater.

Would you like to help build a brand-new department? As a controller, you’ll play a key role in establishing the financial management system for the new Department of Art and Technology at Luleå University of Technology. Here, artistic practice, design, and technical innovation come together in a creative and forward-looking environment. The department will encompass research and undergraduate education in architecture, design, music, and theater. Operations are currently conducted at the university campuses in Luleå and Piteå.

We offer you:

• a position in an inspiring, creative, and innovative environment
• employment at a leading technical university that generates knowledge for a sustainable future
• dedicated colleagues in an international and dynamic environment.
• a government position with excellent working conditions

Learn more about our benefits at https://www.ltu.se/om-universitetet/arbeta-hos-oss/formaner.

About the Position

We are seeking a controller for the Operational Support Unit at the Department of Art and Technology. The department will have approximately 90 employees and just over 900 full-time students.

You will be part of an administrative unit with about 9 employees who handle financial, educational, and HR administration, led by an administrative manager. The unit serves as a shared resource for the entire department, with the aim of providing administrative support to management as well as researchers, faculty, doctoral students, and undergraduates. As a controller, you will support the department’s management in matters related to planning, steering, and follow-up. You will prepare financial decision-making materials and analyses based on the department’s needs. You will lead the finance team and oversee financial operations, and you will be responsible for coordinating work related to the budget, financial statements, forecasts, and operational monitoring. You will be responsible for further developing common procedures and working methods related to financial matters. Together with the department’s project controller, you will form the finance function and provide support to the department’s divisions and research areas.

You will be part of a network with the university’s other controllers.

Qualifications

The position requires a college-level degree in economics, preferably with a focus on financial management or accounting. You should have several years of experience in advanced financial work within this field. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability. You should be outgoing, have excellent collaboration skills, and a strong commitment to service.

You are results-oriented, analytical, have a structured approach to work, and find it easy to build good relationships with those around you. Furthermore, you must be able to work independently, drive change initiatives, and take significant responsibility for your tasks. You must be responsive to the needs and requirements of management and the organization.

Scope and Location

This is a full-time, permanent position as a controller based in Luleå. A probationary period may apply. The start date will be determined by mutual agreement.

Additional Information

For more information, contact Mikael Öqvist, Department Head of Operational Support, at 0920-49 32 28 or mailto:mikael.oqvist@ltu.se%20.

Union Representatives:

SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 mailto:diana.chroneer@ltu.se

OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 mailto:marika.vesterberg@ltu.se

Application

We prefer that you apply for the position using the application button below, where you should attach a cover letter, your resume/CV, and copies of your verified diplomas. Please include the reference number below in your application. Both the application and degree certificates must be written in Swedish or English.

Reference number: 4033–2026

Application deadline: August 16, 2026