Hydro Rein

Oslo

Corporate Center in Hydro is mainly located at Vækerø and has around 260 employees within the areas of Finance, People &amp; Safety, Legal and Compliance, Communication &amp; Public Affairs and Corporate Development.
We are looking for a Group Financial Controller to join our team in Group Accounting and Reporting. The department is responsible for preparing Hydro’s quarterly and annual external financial and sustainability reporting, defining Hydro’s accounting and ESG reporting policies, and developing Hydro’s Internal Control framework.
You will be part of a highly skilled team working with resolution of IFRS and accounting related issues in close collaboration with Business Area representatives and Group functions. The team performs consolidation of Hydro’s Group financial statements and the Business Areas/Segments.
We offer an exciting opportunity to gain a broad understanding of Hydro. This position offers an attractive platform for personal and professional growth as well as professional networking possibilities in the company. We promote healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements, such as remote work options or flexible schedules.
Areas of Responsibility
As part of the team, the Group Controller will:
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Be continuously updated on developments within IFRS, and contribute to the implementation of new accounting rules in the Hydro Group
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Participate in preparation of annual financial statements and quarterly reports
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Drive processes and secure resolutions related to accounting issues
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Act as a point of contact and perform consolidation of Business Area/Hydro in cooperation with finance teams in the Business Area.
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Participate in continuous improvement of processes
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Participate in Corporate and/or Business Area level projects when relevant
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Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
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Minimum 3-5 years experience with consolidation and accounting related issues
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Preferably experience from auditing and/or from consolidation in a medium/large sized corporation
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Strong IFRS competence
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Effective English skills, both verbal and written, is a requirement
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Desired Personal Skills
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Systematic and with a structured approach
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Excellent cooperation skills
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Curious, fast learner with a dynamic and flexible mindset
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Proactive and hands-on
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High level of integrity
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Desire for continuous professional development
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The position will entail broad communication with the business areas and will provide opportunities to learn about the business as such. Due to the nature of Hydro’s business, interesting and professionally challenging accounting related issues will arise, thereby providing excellent opportunities to broaden practical application of IFRS and consolidation skills for the successful candidate.
Please enclose a cover letter and copies of relevant academic transcripts, diplomas, certificates etc. Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.
Hydro values diverse skills and perspective among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to provide equitable opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
Apply before: 01/06/2025
If you have any questions, please contact:
Hiring manager 
Kirsti Botheim 
(Norway +47) 416 418 03
Recruiter 
Mari Kristine Langbo 
(Norway +47) 97403174

Do you have IFRS experience and want to make an impact at Hydro?