Job Description
We are looking for a Head of Finance & Controlling to lead and further develop finance, accounting, controlling and risk management for a nationwide retail organization with strong growth ambitions.
In this role, you are a trusted financial advisor to senior management and the Board, and a key contributor to strategic and operational decision-making as part og the management team.
Key responsibilities:
As Head of Finance & Controlling, you will:
1. Take overall responsibility for finance, accounting, controlling, cash and risk management
2. Lead budgeting, forecasting and high-quality monthly reporting
3. Drive profit-oriented business steering through strong analysis, KPIs and insights
4. Ensure compliance with legal, statutory and group requirements
5. Lead and develop a finance organization with direct leadership responsibility
6. Support strategic initiatives such as integration, M&A activities and network development
7. Act as a key sparring partner to the Managing Director and part of management team
Qualifications
8. University degree in business management (or a Masters in Economics) or equivalent qualification.
9. 6+ years of experience in an accounting and/or controlling function, preferably in a retail organization or similar
10. Strong business understanding
11. Proven leadership experience with a good knowhow to build an effective team, build accountability and drive performance.
12. Experience with budgeting, reporting, cash management and internal controls.
13. Experience in leading strategic projects (M&A or Integration) and working in multinational environment is considered as an advantage
14. Fluent English in an international matrix environment
15. Advanced Norwegian, Swedish or Danish language skills
16. Willigness to relocate permanent residence to Oslo, Norway
Additional Information
Our offer
17. A high-impact leadership role in one of the most dynamic and fast-transforming entities within Continental.
18. A collaborative, international environment with strong support & empowerment from ContiTrade EMEA and Continental Tires.
19. Hybrid working model with the head office in Oslo (Helsfyr).
Sounds interesting for you?