Do you want to work with finances in an environment where science, space research and societal benefit meet?

The Institute for Space Physics (IRF) is now looking for an economist who wants to contribute to our activities.

As a financial manager at IRF, you have a central role in the business. You work closely with researchers, project managers and management and support both daily financial management and long-term planning.

Duties

As Chief Financial Officer, you have an overall responsibility to lead, coordinate and develop the finance function within the agency. You will work both strategically and operationally on all financial matters. Your main tasks will include budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, day-to-day accounting and some contractual issues. You will be part of the management team and report directly to the Director-General.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with an appropriate academic background. You should also have experience in advanced financial work.

It is an advantage if you have experience as a financial manager. It is also advantageous if you have good knowledge of the Agresso financial system.

As a person, you are independent, flexible, analytical, structured and have a pedagogical ability to translate numbers into words in an easy-to-understand way. You enjoy working in an operational environment and have excellent interpersonal skills. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

It is important to be able to communicate in speech and writing in Swedish.

Terms and conditions

The position, located at the head office in Kiruna, is a permanent full-time position. Access to the position is by agreement.

What we can offer you

We can offer you a workplace with a pleasant atmosphere, up to seven weeks of vacation, well-developed wellness and gym at the workplace. What we are most proud to offer you are varied and interesting tasks, friendly colleagues and a creative and free workplace where everyone is given their own responsibility.

Equality, equal opportunities and diversity are fundamental principles in our workplace, which means that we take into account equality aspects in daily work and in all decision-making forums.