Job summary
Seeking a Finance Director to lead financial performance, cash generation, and strategic decision-making within a Norwegian industrial operation. The role entails managing a finance team, ensuring financial integrity, risk control, and acting as a key strategic partner to senior management. Based in Porsgrunn, Norway, the position requires experience in complex, multicultural organizations and fluency in English; Norwegian language skills are a plus but not required.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Porsgrunn
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Lead financial performance agenda including budget discipline, cost control, and working capital optimization across all sites and functions. Manage and develop a team of finance professionals to build a high-performing Finance Department that serves as a strategic partner. Oversee cash flow management with a focus on cash generation and strengthening the company's financial position. Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic and investment decisions. Act as a trusted financial partner to the executive committee and site directors, translating strategic objectives into robust financial frameworks. Supervise statutory, consolidation, and management financial reporting in compliance with Group standards, IFRS, and local regulations. Coordinate tax strategy and manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors. Oversee energy contract management as a key cost driver. Lead the internal control function to safeguard assets and ensure process integrity. Serve as Secretary of the Board of Directors.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. Minimum of 5 years senior finance experience, preferably within process or heavy industry. Proven track record of measurable results in cost reduction, cash improvement, and operational performance. Experience working in complex, multicultural, and matrixed organizations with group-level reporting. Strong business orientation with the ability to understand operations beyond financial data and constructively challenge assumptions. Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills. Demonstrated leadership capability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions. Proficiency in English is mandatory; Norwegian language skills are advantageous but not required.