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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Västerås, Sweden"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€3,800–€3,800). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 3 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Västerås, Sweden | €3,800/per month | €3,800/per month | €3,800/per month |
The Projektekonom role centers on financial management and administration of projects, working closely with project managers, the finance department, and other stakeholders to ensure strong financial control, accurate flows, and high quality in project execution. It requires understanding of project accounting and how different business models affect economy, follow-up and invoicing (Fixed Price, Time & Material, etc.). Main tasks include supporting project managers in project and sub-project administration, ensuring timely invoicing and procurement, accounts payable, and monitoring costs, as well as budgeting, forecasting and variance follow-up according to group guidelines. Fluency in Swedish and English is required.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Support project managers in creation and administration of projects and sub-projects in internal and customer systems
- Ensure accurate and timely invoicing, ensure purchase orders, time reporting and receipt of payments
- Reconcile supplier invoices and monitor project costs
- Verify WIP and analyze open items
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting and follow-up according to group guidelines
- Identify efficiency improvements within projects and departments
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations
Requirements
- Higher education in economics or related field
- Experience in project accounting in large organizations
- Strong understanding of project logic and financial models such as Fixed Price, Time & Material, progress reporting
- Experience with Maconomy or similar ERP/finance systems
- Strong analytical skills and accuracy
- Fluent Swedish and English
Skills & Technologies

| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 165 |
| Multiple locations | 37 |
| Tampere, Finland | 37 |
| Remote | 22 |
| Espoo, Finland | 22 |
| Hyvinkää, Finland | 21 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 19 |
| Vantaa, Finland | 14 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 9 |
| Turku, Finland | 7 |
| Iisalmi, Finland | 6 |
| Oulu, Finland | 6 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 5 |
| Wrocław, Poland | 5 |
| Katowice, Poland | 5 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 5 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 4 |
| Remote - Finland | 4 |
| Lahti, Finland | 4 |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 3 |
| Gothenburg, Sweden | 3 |
| Linköping, Sweden | 3 |
| Gdańsk, Poland | 3 |
| Poznań, Poland | 3 |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | 2 |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 2 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 2 |
| Pori, Finland | 2 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 2 |
| Imatra, Finland | 2 |
| Pirkanmaa, Finland | 2 |
| Raahe, Finland | 2 |
| Hyvinkää | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 1 |
| Lahti | 1 |
| Katowice | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 26 |
| Software Engineer | 13 |
| Electrical Designer | 10 |
| Technical Writer | 10 |
| Mechanical Designer | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 9 |
| Electrical Engineer | 8 |
| Electrical Design Engineer | 8 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 7 |
| Design Engineer | 6 |
| Project Manager | 5 |
| Java Developer | 5 |
| Automation Engineer | 5 |
| Data Architect | 4 |
| Logistics Support Engineer | 4 |
| Industrial Solution Architecture | 4 |
| Electronics Engineer | 3 |
| Network Engineer | 3 |
| Business Analyst | 3 |
| Consultant | 3 |
| DevOps Engineer | 3 |
| Product Designer | 3 |
| CRM Developer | 3 |
| Documentation Engineer | 3 |
| Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| Department Manager | 3 |
| Principal Consultant | 3 |
| Systemutvecklare | 2 |
| Test Engineer | 2 |
| Quality Manager | 2 |
| Structural Engineer | 2 |
| Technical Project Manager | 2 |
| Industrial Platform Solutions | 2 |
| Electrical Testing Engineer | 2 |
| Automation Designer | 2 |
| System Engineering Manager | 2 |
| Data Engineer | 2 |
| HVAC Designer | 2 |
| Mechatronics Engineer | 2 |
| Fullstack Developer | 2 |
| Hardware Engineer | 2 |
| Engineer | 2 |
| Electronics Developer | 2 |
| Data Scientist | 2 |
| Hardware Designer | 2 |
| Senior React Developer | 1 |
| System Safety & RAMS Specialist | 1 |
| Functional Safety Engineer | 1 |
| Service Designer | 1 |
| MES Integration Engineer | 1 |
| Project Engineer | 1 |
| FPGA Developer | 1 |
| Electrical Technician | 1 |
| ILS Engineer | 1 |
| System Safety Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Java Developer | 1 |
| GIS Consultant | 1 |
| Department Manager Systems Engineering | 1 |
| UX/UI Designer | 1 |
| FPGA Designer | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Specialist | 1 |
| Project Management Specialist | 1 |
| Automation and Test Engineer | 1 |
| Umbraco .NET Developer | 1 |
| Production and Preparation Technician | 1 |
| Mechanical R&D Engineer | 1 |
| Power Electronics Engineer | 1 |
| Cyber Security Architect | 1 |
| Embedded Systems & Edge AI Consultant | 1 |
| ServiceNow Developer | 1 |
| Industrial Solutions Architect | 1 |
| Technical writer | 1 |
| Data Platform Engineer | 1 |
| Safety Specialist | 1 |
| Embedded Engineer | 1 |
| Hydraulic Designer | 1 |
| Engineering Intern | 1 |
| Automation Technician | 1 |
| Senior Engineer, PCB Layout | 1 |
| Developer | 1 |
| Logistics Support Manager | 1 |
| Fullstack Software Engineer | 1 |
| Embedded Software Engineer | 1 |
| Quality Assurance Specialist | 1 |
| Finance Controller | 1 |
| Application Developer | 1 |
| ServiceNow Consultant | 1 |
| Embedded Linux Developer | 1 |
| Testing Engineer | 1 |
| Calibration Engineer | 1 |
| Industrial IT Cloud Architect | 1 |
| Electrical Lead Engineer | 1 |
| Calculations Engineer | 1 |
| MES Developer | 1 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | 1 |
| Data & AI Architect | 1 |
| Senior Engineer | 1 |
| QA Engineer | 1 |
| Electrical and/or Automation Designer | 1 |
| Structural/Fluid Engineer | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 209 |
| Senior | 37 |
| Intern | 9 |
| Manager | 9 |
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