ESS is at an exciting turning point. It is in the transition phase from being a construction site, to becoming an operating facility. To help us realise our goal of being the most powerful neutron source in the world, we are now looking for a Business Controller. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Business Controller with a focus on Member State contributions. This role is ideal for junior professionals or recent graduates looking to build a career in finance in an international context. This role is part of the Finance and Business Control (F&BC) Division at ESS. You will report to the Head of Division F&BC and closely work with the other Business Controllers, the Finance Group, and further internal and external stakeholders. You will support them with analyses and recommendations and you will enable the Organisation to understand financial consequences of planned decisions. Key responsibilities include: • Overseeing the contributions from our Member States; • Implementing the ESS Financial Rules with regards to contributions and indexation; • Maintaining and developing our contributions database in different currencies; • Responsibility for the contributions data and calls for contributions within the annual budget cycle; • Regularly reconciling contribution payments; • Assisting in financial analyses, scenario analyses, and cash flow projections; • Supporting the further digitisation of our business systems. This is an exciting role in a continuously changing organisation, where focus is on both operations and project, always with financial excellence in mind. About you: • You have a Master's Degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field; • You are a junior professional with a few years of experience in finance or recent graduate with a strong interest in finance; • You have excellent Excel skills including pivot tables and have experience in setting up and maintaining databases. Ideally, you have worked with a data warehouse; • You have profficient experience in Word; • You know how to build and maintain positive relationships at the workplace; • You are fluent in verbal and written English; having a good knowledge of Swedish is preferred. And of course, it goes without saying you love crunching numbers! Duration and location: This is a fixed term, full-time position and will be based in Lund, Sweden. This role is initially limited to 3 years with the possibility of extension. What can we offer? Aside from the chance to work at truly unique big science project, you can also expect: • An opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science. • A stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. • A challenging, innovative and stimulating work environment. • Market competitive compensation that is individual and differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements. • 30 days of annual leave, as well as more than 10 days of public holiday and company days off or days with limited working hours. • Monthly pension contributions on top of your salary. • Flexible working arrangements and a real work-life balance. If you are passionate about finance, detail-oriented, and eager to start your career in an international environment, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV and cover letter in English by 15 September 2024. We will review applications continuously. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website. Certain roles at ESS require health and safety checks and/or security clearance procedures, which will be performed as part of the recruitment process. For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process For information related to the recruitment process feel free to reach out to Kathryn Quaak – Recruitment Officer at [email protected]. For further information regarding the position, please contact the Hiring manager, Florian Weissbach at [email protected].  For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Conny Wendt at [email protected] or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application!