Business Controller

We are searching for a commercially driven and analytically sharp Business Controller to join our Finance team. This role is crucial in supporting data-driven decision-making across our Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) commercial concepts across 15 markets. With approximately 5 years of relevant experience, the ideal candidate will act as a financial partner to the commercial and marketing teams, providing insights, challenge, and proactive analysis to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

As a Business Controller in NutraQ, you will have follow-up responsibility for your own Business Unit(s), be involved in developing financial management and processes, and will be a key support and business partner to the sales and marketing department as well as other functions across the group and will have broad exposure through various projects. We are looking for a business-oriented and commercial profile with strong analytical skillset who will contribute to growth and expansion to new markets. We are looking for candidates with a few years of experience, solid financial education, commercial drive, and who are eager to further develop their career in an exciting company. Candidates with strong results fresh from school are also encouraged to apply. The Business controller reports to CFO.

This recruitment is being carried out in collaboration with the recruitment agency Great People. All applications should therefore be submitted via this link, Apply here!

What we can offer:

Highly skilled colleagues, a collaborative working environment with a unique international culture

New and modern offices at Skøyen (Sjølystplass 3) with parking opportunities

Global influence by being part of an exciting growth journey with substantial opportunities for professional development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans and projects

High level of autonomy, flexibility and impact on the day-to-day business and decisions

Competitive benefit package including free physical treatments during working hours, attractive pension- and insurance scheme, and company apartments in Trysil and Marbella

Key tasks and responsibility

Financial Planning, Performance & Analysis (FP&A):

Monthly financial reporting and forecasting to management and owners

Assist the departments in financial and commercial analysis around e.g. price, gross margin, market campaigns, market access and payment solutions in new markets

Develop, monitor, and update detailed commercial models (customer acquisition, retention, pricing, CLV, CPO etc., etc.)

Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, and key KPIs, and communicate variance explanations and recommendations

Set up and improve dashboards and reporting tools for commercial metrics (sales performance, marketing efficiency, churn rates, etc.)

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in customer behavior, channel performance, and product profitability

Business Partnering:

Support go-to-market strategies with financial modeling and ROI analysis (e.g., promotions, marketing campaigns, new product launches)

Contribute to monthly Business Reviews and media planning with the commercial concepts

Identify drivers, opportunities and contribute to increased efficiency and profitability

Contribute to strategic projects such as international expansion, new platform launches, or new commercial initiatives

Qualifications:

Higher degree within business and finance

Minimum 3-5 years of experience from Business Controlling in commercial companies

Good holistic understanding of economics and business

Experience from direct sales model / subscription sales model is a plus

Experience with analysis tools, solid Excel competence, Power BI and ERP systems

Fluent in professional English, additional Scandinavian languages are a plus

Desired skills:

Commercially curious and business sense

Strong analytical mindset

Innovative, self driven and proactive

Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile D2C environment

Structured and precise

Good communication and relationship-building skills

More about NutraQ

NutraQ group is a leading international company within the health and beauty industry, owned by Orkla.

We develop, produce and distribute a broad range of products directly to consumers through a digital and non-binding subscription-based business model with a turnover north of 1,4 billion NOK.

With a robust presence in more than 15 European countries and the USA, NutraQ holds a strong commercial standing with high standards and integrity. The NutraQ headquarters is located in central Oslo.

We are more than 230 dedicated employees representing a value chain consistent of marketing specialists, finance and procurement, IT and business intelligence, researchers and developers, HR and legal, all with one purpose in common – always searching for new sources to help people live better everyday lives. Our unique culture is based on our core values: Responsible, Respectful, Brave and Innovative. With more than 26 different nationalities and English as our corporate language NutraQ embraces diversity and inclusion.

Take a look at our Company Film - NutraQ AS and learn more about our unique company and culture!