Financial Analyst

Norsk Hydro; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Oslo seeks a Financial Analyst to join Group Performance and Planning, part of the CFO organization. You will support performance management, planning, risk and capital allocation with data-driven insights.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, financial modeling, and collaboration with stakeholders across Hydro’s business areas. A Master's degree and 3–5 years' experience are preferred, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of corporate finance or analytics experience.
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analyses to support performance reporting.
• Assist with annual planning and performance management.
• Develop metrics and models to compare business performance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics

Quantitative discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI applications

Job description

Location: Oslo, 03, NO, 0283 Career area: Finance & Accounting Department: Group Performance Job Type: Permanent Apply by: September 10, 2026

Hydro is a company with global reach and local presence. We operate in more than 40 countries across all continents, offering exciting opportunities and diverse career paths across business areas, functions and locations. As part of Hydro's global network, you will have continuous opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to shaping the next phase of greener industrial development.

Group Performance and Planning is a key part of Hydro's CFO organization and is responsible for the company's performance management, planning, risk and capital allocation processes. The team provides analytical insight and decision support to senior management, playing a central role in evaluating performance and supporting strategic priorities across Hydro. This unique position offers broad exposure to the company's business operations, financial performance and long-term value drivers.

If you are curious about what drives performance in a global industrial company, enjoy turning data into meaningful insights, and are motivated by influencing important business decisions, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

The position reports to the Head of Group Performance.

What we offer you

At Hydro, you will have the opportunity to work at the center of the company's performance and strategic agenda. You will gain broad exposure to senior leadership, key financial processes and major business decisions while building a deep understanding of Hydro's operations and markets.

We offer:

• Exposure to senior management and participation in key decision-making processes.
• The opportunity to shape and improve Hydro's analytical and digital capabilities through modern tools and methodologies.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning and long-term career development within Hydro's global organization.
• A role where you can contribute to creating a more sustainable industrial development.

What you will be doing

As Financial Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting Hydro's performance management and strategic decision-making processes. You will:

• Conduct in-depth financial and business analysis to generate insights for management reporting and decision support.
• Support Hydro's annual business planning process as well as other planning and performance management activities across the organization.
• Monitor and analyze operational and commercial improvement initiatives across Hydro's business areas.
• Develop, maintain and enhance advanced financial and performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Drive digital development through analytical tools and automation of data driven processes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Hydro's consolidated financial model and risk management modeling tools.
• Provide analytical support and financial insight to a broad range of strategic and business-critical projects.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across business areas and corporate functions to improve decision-making and business performance.

What will make you successful?

We are looking for an analytical and proactive professional who combines strong financial capabilities with a genuine curiosity for understanding business performance.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or another quantitative discipline with strong academic results.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience within corporate finance, management consulting, financial analysis, business analytics or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, relevant AI applications and the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling way.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities and experience working with large datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
• An interest in digitalization, business intelligence tools and data-driven decision making.
• The ability to work independently, challenge assumptions and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

Apply before: 10th of September 2026

If you have any questions, please contact:

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differencesare acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Ourglobal diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusiveworkplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.