CHARGES MANAGER

SAS; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health & Wellness

Discounts

Work Environment

Convenient Commute

Job summary

SAS in Stockholm is seeking a Senior Charges Manager to analyse airport, navigation, and infrastructure charges across the SAS network, driving cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with commercial, operations, and finance teams to forecast, budget, and report charges, while monitoring EU and national regulations and leading cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Examples include: strong analytical capabilities, data-driven decision making, and ability to work with large financial datasets.
• Experience with financial analysis, procurement, cost management, or similar commercial roles.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, forecast and oversee all airport, navigation, and infrastructure charges (landing, ATC, passenger, security).
• Monitor regulatory developments (EU, ICAO, national authorities) and ensure compliance.
• Represent SAS in airport consultations and industry working groups.
• Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives and process improvements for user charges; advise on revenue optimisation.
• Support or lead negotiations related to user charges.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast, budget, and report all user-charge costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Commercial mindset

Cost optimization

Education

Economics / Business / Engineering / Aviation Management degree

Tools

Excel

Analytical tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about aviation economics, cost optimization, and regulatory frameworks? As a Senior Charges Manager, you will play a key role in managing, analysing, and optimizing airport and infrastructure-related charges across the SAS network. Working closely with commercial, operational, and financial stakeholders, you will help ensure cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and informed decision‑making that supports SAS's operational and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, forecast and oversee all airport, navigation, and infrastructure charges, including landing fees, ATC fees, passenger charges, and security charges.
• Monitor regulatory developments (EU, ICAO, national authorities) and ensure compliance with relevant charging frameworks.
• Represent SAS in airport consultations and relevant industry working groups.
• Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives and process improvements related to user charges; advise internal stakeholders on revenue optimisation to maximise profit.
• Support or lead negotiation processes related to user charges.
• Collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely forecasting, budgeting, and reporting of all user‑charge cost items.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with financial analysis, procurement, cost management, or similar commercial roles.
• A strong interest in aviation and an understanding of how airline operations and cost structures work.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work confidently with large amounts of financial and operational data.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using analytical tools to support decision‑making.
• A commercial mindset with a focus on identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Experience preparing for or participating in negotiations and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives from analysis through implementation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics in a clear and understandable way.
• The confidence to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including airports, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and internal business teams.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Further Desired Attributes

• Analytical, curious, and motivated by solving complex problems.
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative.
• Structured and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and skilled at building strong relationships across teams and organisations.
• Driven by continuous improvement and always looking for smarter ways of working.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance cost efficiency, business needs, and customer value.
• A person who acts with integrity, transparency, and accountability in line with SAS values and iCARE principles.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS.
• Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits, including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga.
• Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals.
• Work Environment: Our office location in Frösundavik offers a vibrant workspace with a restaurant, café, and easy access to outdoor activities in Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Engage in running, tennis, outdoor gym sessions, kayaking, and stand‑up paddling with equipment available free of charge.
• Convenient Commute: Benefit from a non‑stop bus service connecting our office to Solna station, and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths.

Additional Information

• Deadline for application: 10/08/2026. Due to the vacation period, we will not begin the selection process until the application period has ended.
• Position: Fulltime (100%) starting with a 6‑month probation period.
• Location: Frösundavik, Solna (Stockholm); expected to work onsite, remote work may be an option depending on the agreement with your manager.
• A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security‑classified. If you are aware of any specific matters that may arise during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process.