Financial Controller

The aluminium industry is trending towards a circular low-carbon economy and Hydro Aluminium Metal (AM) has strong ambitions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

We are leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminium with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

AM Finance consists of the local finance organizations located at our plants, finance organizations in the business units, and the central finance team. The central finance team is responsible for business planning, performance management, financial reporting, and information systems and technology. The central team works closely with the business units, plants, and corporate functions in these areas.

Why should you apply?

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Financial Controller in our financial reporting team. You will join an international and dynamic organization and be part of our ambitious journey to strengthen our competitive position as a supplier of low-carbon aluminium.

We offer a position with excellent development opportunities, and a high level of flexibility and responsibility. As a Financial Controller you will be exposed to senior management in Aluminium Metal and Corporate functions. You will be in contact with business partners across all business units in Aluminium Metal and other business areas in Hydro. You will join a cross-functional team, located in Oslo and at our plants in Norway.

What can you expect?

As Financial Controller you are part of the financial reporting processes across AM and are responsible for steering and developing corresponding reports, processes, systems, controls, and policies in this area. In your position you will report to the Head of Financial Reporting and Enterprise Risk Management, and you will work in a team with highly competent and engaged colleagues.

Your main tasks and deliveries will include:

Act as a reliable and service-minded business partner for financial reporting and controlling.

Coordinate the quarterly Accounting Issue process, incl. follow up of Accounting issues.

Take lead in Accounting topics and projects, and act as business partner for Group Accounting.

Prepare AM consolidated reporting packages, including contributions to Hydro’s external quarterly and annual reporting.

Contribute to forecasting, performance, and deviation analysis.

Maintain and continuously develop financial reporting processes, systems, and policies.

Contribute to standardization and automation of reports and processes.

To support your professional development, you can also expect some change in your tasks over time.

Your professional qualifications

Master’s degree, preferably in business administration, professional accounting or similar.

2-5 years of experience with accounting and/or controlling, financial reporting and the use of financial systems from an international/industrial company.

Sound accounting competence, IFRS competence and experience is a plus.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to sanity-check financials and explanations.

Willingness and motivation to learn and grow.

Advanced Excel and Power Point skills is a requirement. Experience with SAP, consolidation systems and analytical tools (SAP analytics cloud/SAC, PowerBI etc.) is an advantage.

High level of written and spoken English is required, fluency in Norwegian is strongly preferred (or the willingness to acquire such level).

Who are you

You like to proactively set the agenda by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative ideas (including digitalization) to further improve our reporting function, processes, and systems. You have excellent skills in messaging and communication, both oral and written, towards different levels of the organization. Furthermore, you easily build relationships, and you are comfortable working in a fast-paced and cross-cultural environment.

Additional information

Please enclose a cover letter and all relevant transcripts with your application (academic records/diplomas, certificates etc.). Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via email. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.

Apply before: 18.05.2025

If you have any questions, please contact:

Alexander Fischer, Hiring Manager

Email:

Phone: +47 902 84 402

Siri Randen, Recruiter

Email:

Phone: +47 948 21 618