Accounting Manager / Redovisningschef

The Project Support and Administration Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Accounting Manager / Redovisningschef.

Description of directorate/division


The Project Support division currently consist of 18 staff, with recruitment on-going, and has two major areas:

* Planning - which includes project management processes and skills, as well as supporting the different ESS projects with project management skills and resources.

* Finance - which includes accounting, cash flow, handling of currencies and currency exposure, external reporting (including annual and quarterly reports) and internal reporting.

In addition to the mentioned areas, Project Support division also manage the risk management process as well as total cost, total schedule and risk for the construction of the ESS facility and is also responsible for all external project and financial reporting. 

Description of main responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Finance group - a group currently consisting of 6 staff members.
* Oversee accounting, bookkeeping and monthly closing of the books in order to produce monthly financial data.
* Make quarterly financial reports.
* Oversee yearly closing of the books and produce financial data for the annual report.
* Ensure payments are made in a timely and safe manner
* Make cash-flow projections
* Provide adequate support, methods, processes and tools within the financial area.
* Maintain and develop the finance part of the ESS ERP system (Agresso)
* Serve as a member of the Project Support Division´s management team. 

Qualifications

* Bachelor or Master´s Degree in accounting and/or finance.
* Minimum of 5 years experience from accounting and finance
* Passion for accounting and love for details
* Previous experience from leadership position including personnel responsibility.
* Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage.

You as a person:
To be successful and perform well in this position you are a dedicated and flexible team player with strong leadership abilities and high personal integrity.

Our work environment is characterised by fast growth, high rate of work, and an international atmosphere with highly academic personnel. The candidate must therefore enjoy the diversity of such and have a personality suited for the challenges it holds. In this growing organisation you will have the possibility to take part in developing new routines and processes. Our work environment is exciting and forward thinking and relies heavily on personal initiative.

The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.

What ESS can offer
At ESS we offer people with talent and passion a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and building of a world leading facility for materials research. Besides attractive employment and relocation conditions, the flexibility to balance work life with private life and good opportunities to further enhance your skills; you will also enjoy being part of an organisational culture that promotes and supports internal career growth. We pride ourselves in having successful collaboration across different functions, and as the facility continues to grow we will keep nurturing the international and vibrant environment welcoming people from all across the world.

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and cover letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website.
The deadline for applications is 16th March 2015.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Johan Brisfors, johan.brisfors[at]esss.se and for information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Jessica Kvarnhammar, jessica.kvarnhammar[at]esss.se.

We look forward to receiving your application.