To strengthen our central finance function, we are now looking for a highly capable Financial Controller with strong expertise in accounting, tax, transfer pricing, and cost management. This is a key role in ensuring robust financial governance and proactive cost control across our newly centralized HQ functions. 

Your role 

As Financial Controller, you will be a core contributor to the finance team and a trusted partner to leaders in the central organization. You will take ownership of HQ financial follow-up, act as the in-house expert on accounting and tax matters and play an important role in further developing our finance processes and systems. 

Key responsibilities 

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and cost follow-up for HQ and centralized departments 

• Support department leaders with monthly cost updates and proactive cost management 

• Coordinate the monthly closing process and annual reporting for the Orkla Snacks holding company 

• Act as the main point of contact within the PortCo on accounting, tax, transfer pricing, and IFRS-related matters 

• Oversee group consolidation for Orkla Snacks, including consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, as well as intercompany follow-up 

• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, procedures, and ways of working 

• Lead dividend planning and support optimization of the capital structure; serve as primary contact towards Treasury 

• Support the new International department from an accounting perspective, including interaction with our partner in the US 

• Contribute to strong financial governance and the further development of our consolidation system (Tagetik) 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a structured and proactive finance professional who combines strong technical competence with the ability to collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization. 

Education 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field 

Experience and competence 

• 3–5 years of relevant experience from auditing, controlling, group accounting, or similar roles 

• Solid knowledge of accounting, tax, group accounting, and IFRS 

• Strong system competence, particularly in SAP and Excel, and experience with consolidation systems and other finance tools 

• Experience from international companies is an advantage 

Personal qualities 

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills 

• Structured, systematic, and results-oriented 

• Curious, proactive, and able to work independently 

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build trustful relationships 

• Credible, reliable, and forward-thinking, with high integrity 

Languages 

• Fluent in English 

• Scandinavian language skills are preferred but not required 

Other 

• Some travel should be expected 

Why join Orkla Snacks? 

This is a unique opportunity to join Orkla Snacks at an exciting point in our development, where you will have real influence on how the finance function is shaped going forward. You will work closely with experienced colleagues in a professional, collaborative environment, with exposure to senior stakeholders and international interfaces.