Head of Middle Office to Skanska Group Treasury

Are you an experienced treasury professional with a strong background in financial risk and control and an interest in leading and developing people?

We are looking for a Head of Middle Office to lead our Middle Office team and play a key role in strengthening and developing risk management, control and ways of working within Skanska Group Treasury.

About the role

As Head of Middle Office, you will lead a team of two experienced treasury specialists and play a central role in ensuring a strong and effective risk and control environment within Group Treasury. The role combines deep treasury expertise with leadership, and you will remain hands-on in the work while supporting and developing the team.
You will oversee financial risk and control, provide analysis and advice on financial instruments and their financial impact, and drive the continued development of processes, systems and ways of working.

Working closely with colleagues across Treasury and other Group functions, you will contribute to increased efficiency, quality and control as well as broader Treasury development initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee financial risk monitoring, analysis and reporting, including foreign exchange, interest rate and counterparty risks, and ensure compliance with policies, limits and control frameworks.
• Lead, develop and support the Middle Office team.
• Provide analysis and support regarding financial instruments and their impact on cash flow, financial items and the balance sheet.
• Develop treasury policies, processes and controls, applying a sound understanding of financial accounting.
• Take overall responsibility for the functional management and development of the Treasury Management System (TMS).
• Drive improvements in processes, systems and digital solutions and contribute to Treasury development initiatives and projects.
• Ensure appropriate risk control related to Skanska's Swedish pension trusts and compliance with regulatory requirements regarding risk management
• Collaborate closely with Treasury, other Finance functions in Skanska, auditors, IT and other relevant stakeholders across Skanska.

Qualifications

We believe you have:
• A university degree in finance, economics, business administration or a related field.
• Broad and relevant experience from corporate treasury, banking or a similar financial environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, financial risk management, valuation principles and risk methodologies.
• Good understanding of financial accounting and the accounting implications of financial instruments.
• Good understanding of treasury processes and the interaction between risk management, accounting, systems and operational processes.
• Experience of developing risk and control frameworks and ways of working.
• Experience of treasury systems and system-related development or implementation projects.
• The ability and motivation to lead, support and develop others.
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English.

Who you are

You are a collaborative leader who enjoys working with experienced colleagues and giving them the responsibility and support they need to do a good job. You are comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and helping others succeed.

You have strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial matters into clear conclusions and recommendations.

You have the integrity and confidence to exercise independent judgment and constructively challenge decisions when needed. You are curious and interested in developing processes, systems and controls to make Treasury more efficient without compromising on quality or risk management.

You communicate clearly and enjoy working across functions to solve problems and move things forward. Rather than simply maintaining established processes, you are motivated by finding smarter and more efficient ways of working.

About the company

Skanska Group uses knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 139 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, with 2025 revenue totaling SEK 179 billion. We operate across select markets in the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 25,000+ teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

At our headquarters in Stockholm we set the direction for the company at large and for our local units to thrive. Among other things, we create global policies and strategies, define and follow up on targets, and ensure financial capacity.

Working with Skanska means never standing still – and making an impact every single day. Together, we use our unique skillsets to shape the way that people live, work and connect – from homes and commercial properties to infrastructure and transportation. On a personal level, you’ll be able to explore what you’re passionate about, do more of what you love and maybe even do it somewhere else on the globe. You’ll be involved in projects and ideas that enrich your life at work and beyond.

Contact Information

In this recruitment process Skanska cooperates with SJR. For further information about this position and the recruitment process, please contact Sara Borgeström, Senior Consultant, at sara.borgestrom@sjr.se. As selections and interviews are made on an ongoing basis, please send your application as soon as possible. All applications and personal information are handled with confidentiality and according to GDPR.