Senior Business Controller -- Driving Performance \& Insight

We are currently looking for aSenior Business Controller to join our team at our offices in Stavanger or Karmøy. The candidate will be responsible for securing a scalable and robust finance structure, reducing risk and enabling the company’s growth strategy with better steering and foresight.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes in close collaboration with the business

• Monitor performance against financial targets, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions

• Develop scenario analyses, sensitivity testing, and financial models to support decision-making

Management Reporting & Insights

• Prepare accurate, timely, and insightful monthly/quarterly management reports

• Translate financial data into clear business insights

• Ensure KPIs are defined, tracked, and used to measure operational and strategic performance

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, providing financial guidance and challenge

• Support strategic initiatives, investment cases, and commercial negotiations with robust financial analysis

• Drive cost management and margin improvement initiatives in collaboration with operations and commercial teams

Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, forecasting, and controlling processes.

• Implement best practices in financial analysis, dashboarding, and automation tools (e.g., AI tools, Power BI)

• Contribute to implementation and enhancement of a new ERP solution

• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, governance, and systems

• Data analytics

Other

Governmental reporting (e.g., Statistics Norway)

Skills

• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to convey complex financial matters clearly

• Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented with a proactive approach

• Ability to challenge, influence, and support decision-making at senior levels

• Hands-on and solution-oriented, with drive to improve processes

• High integrity and professional judgment

• Collaborative team player who builds trust across functions

• Adaptable, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 7--10 years of relevant experience within controlling, FP&A, or business finance.

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting/BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

• Advanced Excel skills

• Fluent in English and Norwegian, both written and verbal

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via ‘Søk her’. You will then be redirected to LinkedIn.