Economist/Controller for client in Stockholm!

About the company

Sway Sourcing is an innovative recruitment partner specializing in matching the right talent with the right company – quickly and efficiently. Our main focus lies within Finance, Administration, HR, Marketing, and IT, but we also possess the broad expertise and flexibility required to deliver tailored recruitment solutions across all industries.

Despite being a relatively new player, we have already built trust with many of Sweden's largest companies and work both nationally and internationally. With bases in Sweden and Spain, we offer a unique combination of local expertise and global reach. Our strong network and deep industry insights make us a natural partner for companies that want to stay one step ahead in their recruitment.

Your tasks

You will have a central role where you combine financial analysis, reporting, and business-oriented support with the opportunity to develop and streamline processes related to EU funding.

🎯About the role In the role of Economist/Controller, you will become an important partner to managers and employees in matters concerning financial management, budget, follow-up, and reporting of EU-funded projects.

You are responsible for coordinating and ensuring the quality of financial reporting while contributing to the creation of clear, efficient, and sustainable working methods.

Your main tasks

• Coordinate and take responsibility for the financial follow-up and reporting of EU-funded projects.
• Provide qualified controller support to managers, project managers, and the rest of the organization.
• Ensure that EU projects receive the correct support regarding budgeting, financial management, and reporting.
• Document, develop, and improve routines and processes related to EU funding.
• Contribute with financial analyses, forecasts, and decision-making support.
• Support the organization in other controller-related matters as needed.

Requirements

Are you an experienced economist or controller with solid knowledge of EU-funded projects? Do you want to combine qualified financial follow-up with business development and simultaneously contribute to an important societal mission? Then this could be your next exciting opportunity!

🔍Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone with a stable background in finance and controlling, with particular experience in EU-funded projects. You are confident in your competence, accustomed to taking personal responsibility, and have the ability to translate complex financial requirements into clear and practical solutions.

To succeed in the role, you need to have

• At least 5 years of experience in administration, follow-up, and reporting of EU projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• The ability to read and write simple reports in English.
• Relevant education and high competence in finance and controlling.
• Experience of independent consultancy work and the ability to take responsibility for your own areas of work.
• The ability to lead small working groups if necessary.

It is a plus if you have

• Experience of controller work within a government agency.
• Experience with the financial system Unit4 ERP (Agresso).
• Previous experience in project management.

🤝Your personal qualities We believe you are an enterprising, structured, and solution-oriented person who enjoys combining independent work with close collaboration.

You find it easy to build trust, communicate financial matters in a pedagogical way, and are skilled at understanding the organization's needs. You see opportunities for improvement and are happy to take your own initiatives to develop working methods and processes.

What we offer

Here you will have the opportunity to use your specialist competence in EU projects within an organization with an important societal mission.

You are offered a varied role with great personal responsibility, many points of contact, and the opportunity to influence how financial processes and routines are developed. Additionally, you will work in a hybrid model that combines on-site collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely.

Other

We are now looking for an independent and committed consultant with specialist competence in EU projects for an assignment with a public organization in Stockholm.

📍Practical information

• Location: Stockholm
• Start: 1 December 2026
• Assignment period: Until 1 June 2027
• Extent: Full-time, 100%
• Work model: Hybrid 3 days on-site and the possibility of 2 days remote per week, as agreed.
• Other: Occasional business travel within Sweden may occur.
• Application deadline: 9 November 2026