Finance Manager Accounting & Compliance

Odfjell Drilling Ltd.; Bergen; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Global career path

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work model

Bergen office location

Job summary

Odfjell Drilling Ltd. invites a senior Finance Manager to lead accounting quality, reporting, and compliance across the group. You will partner with VP Finance & Business Management to strengthen internal controls, governance, and external reporting for international operations.

You will oversee statutory and tax matters, drive process improvements, and manage audit interfaces while maintaining a hands-on, strategic approach in a dynamic oil and gas environment. Hybrid work in Bergen is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant accounting, audit, or finance experience (Big Four preferred).
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and local GAAP; internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of Tax and VAT regulations.
• Experience in international environments and group reporting.
• Ownership mindset with strategic and hands-on capabilities.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and integrity of financial accounting and reporting across entities.
• Manage period-end and year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, assets, leases, and capital projects accounting.
• Ensure IFRS/local GAAP alignment and governance across the group.
• Support statutory, tax, and VAT reporting for international operations.
• Govern outsourcing of accounting services and liaise with GBS and corporate finance.
• Act as primary finance contact for auditors and external advisors.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to controllers and finance teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls.

Skills

IFRS

Local GAAP

Internal controls

Tax & VAT

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Odfjell Drilling is an international drilling company founded in 1973. With over 1,600 employees and its main operations office in Bergen, the company operates a state-of-the-art semisubmersible fleet and is world-leader in harsh-environment operations. Odfjell Drilling has been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2013 under the ticker symbol ODL. Our goal is to have the best rigs, best people, and the best culture.

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join Odfjell Drilling in a senior, hands-on finance leadership role. The position is responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls across the Odfjell Drilling Group, including relevant entities related to Odfjell-managed rigs.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the VP Finance & Business Management and the VP Financial Control & Compliance Officer, supporting the coordination, governance, and monitoring of accounting and compliance activities across the Group.

The role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP requirements, tax regulations, and internal governance standards.

As a central member of the finance leadership team, the successful candidate will contribute directly to the continued development of financial processes, internal controls, reporting quality, and compliance frameworks. The role combines technical accounting expertise with strong leadership capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset.

This is an attractive opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in an international environment and enjoys combining financial leadership, technical accounting, compliance oversight, and process improvement to create lasting value for the business.

The position reports to the VP Finance & Business Management.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Quality & Reporting Oversight

• Coordinate and monitor the quality and integrity of financial accounting and reporting across all entities
• Oversee periodic balance sheet reconciliations and review of all fixed assets, leases, and capital projects accounting
• Ensure alignment with IFRS, corporate policies, and local GAAP requirements
• Oversee period-end and year-end processes across all relevant legal entities
• Monitor and improve balance sheet quality, reconciliations, and accounting controls

Compliance & Regulatory Responsibility

• Contribute to Statutory, Tax & VAT reporting across international operations
• Support VP Finance and Finance Leadership Team on accounting and financial compliance matters
• Contribute to strengthen internal control frameworks and documentation

GBS Interface & Service Governance

• Serve as key interface between business control, corporate finance, and GBS
• Ensure effective governance of outsourced accounting services

Audit & External Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary finance contact for auditors on accounting matters
• Coordinate with corporate tax specialists and external advisors

Business Support & Value Creation

• Support VP Finance and Finance Leadership Team on accounting and compliance matters
• Provide technical accounting guidance to controllers and finance colleagues
• Maintain and support key accounting processes
• Support maintenance and improvement of the internal control framework
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant experience in accounting, audit, or finance (Big Four or equivalent preferred)
• Strong technical expertise in:

• IFRS and local GAAP:
• Internal controls and compliance frameworks
• Tax and VAT regulations

• Experience working in international environments and group reporting
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Structured and solution-oriented approach
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset

Why you should join our team

The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams, we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do as we continue to shape and grow the business.

We strive to create a motivating workplace and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on continuous learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are preconditions for success in a global marketplace. Our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of both leaders and employees.

We offer

• Development opportunities: Grow professionally and personally through exciting projects
• A social and inclusive workplace: Collaboration and good team spirit
• Global career path: Opportunities to shape the future of the company
• Competitive compensation: Including holidays, insurance, and pension plans
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with home office options
• Convenient location: Bergen office close to the airport with light rail access
• Active social environment: Sports teams, training facilities, and social events
• Cabin pool: Access to company cabins across Norway