Business Controller Hydro Building Systems

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

Hydro Building Systems is a business unit in Norsk Hydro, which is a global integrated aluminium company and world leader in extruded aluminium solutions. The company specializes in the design and distribution of aluminium systems for the envelope of the buildings with our brands Technal, Wicona, Domal and Sapa. We offer unique and aesthetic options for windows, doors, façades, and other systems to build the homes and buildings of today and tomorrow.

We invite you to be a part of our innovative journey!

About the job and your team

Reporting to VP Finance for Hydro Building Systems (HBS), this role is an active contributor to the reporting and controlling of the central business and that of the houses within HBS.

You will work on

Being the dedicated business partner to the Houses in HBS, the BU central budgets, and responsible controller for the Tools center

Supporting the business in developing and implementing effective benchmarking, training, and deployment of new ways of working, with focus on SG&A

Supporting and contributing to continuously improved financial reporting processes as well as business planning

Owning the HBS Chart of account (SAP and HFM reporting), implementing changes in line with Group Accounting Reporting requirements

Owning the transfer pricing process for HBS, supporting Group tax and Building Systems units to ensure compliant intercompany setup

Owning parts of the monthly closing: such as consolidation, error checking and solving, monthly report preparation etc

Assisting internal audit and internal control department in auditing and establishing internal control processes

Owning the risk management process for the BU

Supporting the Building Systems management for the coordination of HBS reviews with Extrusions Management

Supporting the Building Systems management with decision material in form of strong analysis

Participation and/or leading projects, at plants and/or business unit

Be an active part of the finance and strategy team and support the team with other tasks when needed

Your qualifications and skills

10 years of working experience, along with experience gained from working in a business controlling environment

Experience from working in a multinational environment, with corporate head office requirements in mandatory

Proven track record of change management

Experience from Building System and Plant level would be an advantage

Masters in Finance, or professional finance qualification is required

Fluent in English

Well developed ability to express oneself both verbally and in writing is required with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently

Advanced user in Excel and PowerPoint

Experience from HFM, SAP and PowerBI is an advantage

Project management skills with ability to see through projects with tight deadlines

You also have

The role requires

A positive person with high integrity and can-do approach as well as ability to prioritise and execute

A curious mindset with willingness to learn and develop oneself as well as others

A structured way of working and a strong drive to deliver results with precision and quality

Being just as capable of working with the management levels as running training sessions at the shop floor

A strong ability for independent work as the tasks and changing environment require flexibility in addition and at the same time an active and collaborative part of the team

Location

Any HBS site in Europe,

The role will require travelling, on average once per month

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way.

Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability.