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791 - Finance manager Nordic Water Norway - Full Time - Asker, Norway
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Are you ready to take the lead in a key finance role? We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Norwegian Finance team. In this exciting position, you’ll play a vital role in managing financial operations for the entity, shaping strategy, driving decision-making, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial processes. Working closely with a talented management team, this is the perfect opportunity for someone eager to make an impact and advance their career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounting activities, directly ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of financial operations.
- Take responsibility for project controlling, providing hands-on insights to keep projects on track.
- Deliver accurate and timely financial support, both qualitative and quantitative, for the Legal Entity.
- Act as a Strategic Partner to the Management Team, offering direct financial guidance to support key decision-making.
- Benchmark financial performance against prior years, budget, and forecast, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
- Identify and manage business risks and opportunities, driving proactive solutions through direct involvement.
- Resolve ERP and operational process gaps, taking the lead in implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Prepare and deliver consolidated reporting, ensuring accurate and timely updates for stakeholders.
- Lead and directly manage the business planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, contributing to financial strategy and growth.
- Oversee and manage the fixed assets ledger and CAPEX control, ensuring effective resource management.
- Ensure compliance with Sulzer’s Internal Control Systems, maintaining operational standards through direct actions.
- Complete government statistical reports, tax filings, and statutory accounts, ensuring legal compliance.
To Succeed in This Role:
- University degree in Finance or Controlling.
- At least 5 years of experience in senior finance or accounting roles.
- Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, IFRS, and Local GAAP.
- Strong knowledge of Norwegian accounting standards and regulations is essential.
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, with strong financial modelling and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly articulate financial insights.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and professionalism in all financial activities.
- Advanced negotiating skills, commercial awareness, assertiveness, and the ability to influence others effectively.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing business environments.
- Fluent in English and Norwegian.
If you're looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and help drive financial success at a local level, this is the opportunity for you.
Do you have a question about the role? Reach out to Angelina Hansen-Palmqvist at Angelina.Hansen-Palmqvist@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Anne-Renée Michiels. Our team is looking forward hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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