1-Year Financial Controller — IFRS, Controls & Automation

Santander; Bærum; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander in Oslo seeks a Financial Controller for a 1-year temporary position. The role combines accounting with financial control, involving IFRS, reporting, and collaboration with funding and hedging teams.

You will gain exposure to IFRS assessments, financial instruments, and opportunities to apply automation and AI to improve quality and efficiency. A strong analytical mindset and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing or finance.
• Strong IFRS knowledge or motivation to deepen IFRS expertise.
• Independent, organized with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent Excel skills; interest in automation and data quality.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to IFRS assessments, documentation and controls.
• Perform selected month-end activities and reconciliations.
• Support funding activities, hedge accounting and derivatives.
• Contribute to quality assurance of reporting cycles.
• Assist projects and ad hoc matters with accounting expertise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand product/process changes.
• Drive process improvements through automation and AI.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial control

Excel

Automation interest

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master's in Business/Economics/Accounting/Finance

Job description

Santander in Oslo seeks a Financial Controller for a 1-year temporary position. The role combines accounting with financial control, involving IFRS, reporting, and collaboration with funding and hedging teams.

You will gain exposure to IFRS assessments, financial instruments, and opportunities to apply automation and AI to improve quality and efficiency. A strong analytical mindset and English fluency are essential.