Financial Controller Norway

Polynt Group; Fredrikstad; On-site; NOK 765,000 - 935,000; Full time

Job summary

Polynt Composites Norway AS is seeking a Financial and Plant Controller to lead finance and accounting at the Fredrikstad site, reporting to the Plant Manager and Group CFO. You will collaborate with operations and managers to drive cost control, budgeting, and accurate reporting in a global, sustainability-driven organization.

The role requires analytical, structured thinking, strong prioritization, and fluency in Norwegian and English.

Qualifications

• We look for someone who is analytical and structured, thrives on responsibility, and has strong prioritization skills.
• You enjoy working with numbers, but also with people, and can communicate effectively in both Norwegian and English.
• Relevant professional experience, preferably from an international company.
• Experience with SAP and knowledge of IFRS/NGAAP would be an advantage, but are not absolute requirements.

Responsibilities

• Control KPIs and costs for Polynt Composites Norway.
• Monitor material and energy costs; contribute to energy management initiatives.
• Payroll administration and monthly closing procedures in SAP.
• Coordinate filing of statutory accounts and audits; liaise with external auditors.
• Forecast costs and cash flow; establish and monitor capital investments and fixed assets.

Skills

Analytical

Structured

Prioritization

SAP experience

IFRS NGAAP knowledge

Norwegian-English

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Controller

We are looking for a position where you can grow as a Financial and Plant Controller in a global environment? Polynt Group is a global leader in the development and production of composite materials, recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. We are now seeking a Financial and Plant Controller who is ready to take on new challenges at Polynt Composites Norway.

You will play a key role in our company, with overall responsibility for finance and accounting. You will work alongside skilled colleagues in Fredrikstad, forming our accounting and finance department together. In addition, you will collaborate across business units and work closely with our department managers.

The position is naturally part of the Norwegian management team, and you will report both to the Plant Manager and the Group CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Controlling: Monitoring KPIs and costs at Polynt Composites Norway
• Monitoring material costs at Polynt Composites Norway
• Following up on energy costs and contributing to energy management initiatives
• Payroll administration
• Responsibility for monthly closing procedures in SAP
• Reporting to the Plant Manager, the management team in Fredrikstad, and Group Management
• Forecasting, primarily focused on costs and cash flow
• Establishing and monitoring capital investments and fixed assets
• Overall responsibility for preparing the annual budgetYear-end closing activities
• Cooperating with external auditors for annual audits and other audits as required
• Reviewing and approving outgoing payments
• Preparation and Filing of Statutory Accounts
• VAT – check, compering and reporting

Qualifications And Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is analytical and structured, thrives on responsibility, and has strong prioritization skills. You enjoy working with numbers, but also with people, and can communicate effectively in both Norwegian and English.

You have relevant professional experience, preferably from an international company. Experience with SAP and knowledge of IFRS/NGAAP would be an advantage, but are not absolute requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Want a role in a global organization and are seeking international experience
• Want to work in a manufacturing company with extensive expertise in its field
• Value collaboration across business units and appreciate the importance of understanding the company as a whole
• Want to be part of a multicultural organization with a high level of expertise and engagement
• Are ready for challenging workdays where the learning curve can be steep, but professional development is rapid

Salary range: starting from 850.000 NOK

For Questions, Please Contact

Plant and Operation Manager:
Christoffer Kjølberg
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

General Manager
Njål Vonen
Mobile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

About The Employer

Polynt Composites Norway AS is part of Polynt Group, a global market leader headquartered in Italy. With a presence in 70 countries, Polynt Group is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Our focus on quality and innovation ensures that we meet the diverse needs of our customers.

In 2017, Polynt Group merged with Reichhold, creating the world's largest producer of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl esters, gel coats, and bonding pastes for the composites industry. With more than 60 years of expertise in research and development, manufacturing, and sales of chemical intermediates, Polynt Group continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions worldwide.

We are today 39 employees in Norway.

Work Location

Lilleborggata 4, 1630 Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway.