Global Finance Manager

Element Logic®; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (Oslo/kløfta)

Job summary

Element Logic is seeking a Global Finance Manager to lead IFRS reporting, consolidation, and complex accounting across its global operations. You will manage the group consolidation for ~50 entities, ensuring timely reporting to owners and lenders, and partner with the Group CFO and auditors.

The role requires 7–10 years of accounting experience, IFRS expertise, and strong English skills, with hybrid work in Oslo/kløfta. Start by agreement; permanent employment.

Qualifications

• A higher education degree in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably within group accounting, external audit, or a similar accounting-focused role.
• Extensive experience with group consolidation and IFRS reporting in an international environment.
• Strong expertise in IFRS and technical accounting matters.
• Proven experience preparing consolidated financial statements, annual reports, and note disclosures.
• Experience working with complex legal entity structures and intercompany transactions.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience with ERP, and consolidation systems, preferably Tagetik and Dynamics 365.
• Strong English skills, both written and spoken.
• You must be comfortable independently assessing and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Candidates whose background is primarily within Business Controlling, FP&A, or commercial finance and who lack substantial accounting experience are unlikely to be successful in this role.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the Group’s IFRS reporting, including ownership and continuous development of consolidated financial statements and the annual report.
• Owning the consolidation process across the Group’s entities globally.
• Ensuring high quality in financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Driving improvements in processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Acting as a key business partner to management, owners, and auditors.
• Contribute to M&A activities, including integration and harmonization of accounting practices, as well as impairment assessments and purchase price allocation (PPA)
• Coordinating collaboration between global and local finance teams.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Consolidation

Financial controls

ERP experience

English proficiency

Education

Higher education degree in accounting/finance

External audit exposure

Tools

Tagetik

Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

Would you like to take on a key role in group reporting within an international company with high complexity and ambitious goals? We are looking for an experienced Global Finance Manager with a strong accounting background who will take overall responsibility for Group IFRS reporting, consolidation, and complex accounting matters across the Group's global operations.

In this role, you will lead and further develop the consolidation process for approximately 50 legal entities globally, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely financial reporting to owners, lenders, and management. You will work closely with the Group CFO, Accounting Director, regional finance leaders, and external auditors, and play a key role in an international finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the Group’s IFRS reporting, including ownershipand continuous development of consolidated financial statements and the annual report.
• Owning the consolidation process across the Group’s entities globally.
• Ensuring high quality in financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Driving improvements in processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Acting as a key business partner to management, owners, and auditors.
• Contribute to M&A activities, including integration and harmonization of accounting practices, as well as impairment assessments and purchase price allocation (PPA)
• Coordinating collaboration between global and local finance teams.

Qualifications

• A higher education degree in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of hands‑on accounting experience, prferably within group accounting, external audit, or a similar accounting‑focused role.
• Extensive experience with group consolidation and IFRS reporting in an international environment.
• Strong expertise in IFRS and technical accounting matters.
• Proven experience preparing consolidated financial statements, annual reports, and note disclosures.
• Experience working with complex legal entity structures and intercompany transactions.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience with ERP, and consolidation systems, prefeably Tagetik and Dynamics 365.
• Strong English skills, both written and spoken.
• You must be comfertable independently assessing and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Canididates whose background is primarly within Business Controlling, FP&A, or commercial finance and who lack substantial accounting experience are unlikely to be successful in this role.

Who are you?

You are a confident, self‑driven, and business‑oriented finance professional with strong professional integrity. You combine analytical strength with execution capability, work in a structured and quality‑focused way, and thrive in an environment characterized by pace, complexity, and responsibility. You communicate clearly, build trust, and are able to follow up, challenge, and drive progress in a professional and constructive manner.

Why join this role?

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to take on a central role in an international group, with significant influence on group reporting, process improvement, and the continued development of the finance function. Here, you will work at the intersection of technical expertise, business understanding, and operational execution.

Workplace: Oslo/kløfta/hybrid

Start date: By agreement, as soon as possible

Contract type: Permanent employment.

Be yourself, in your element

At Element Logic, our people are our greatest resource. We believe individuals should be in their element and we recognize, celebrate, and nurture the strength of diversity.

We offer equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, language, national origin, mental and physical abilities, religious and political affiliations, stage of life, or family circumstances. We desire a work environment where people flourish with their unique abilities, perspectives, and life experiences.

About Element Logic

Element Logic® is a global technology company specializing in intelligent warehouse automation. Since its founding in 1985, the company has grown to employ over 950 people across 30 countries and has established itself as the first - and leading - AutoStore™ partner worldwide.

Renowned for its commitment to innovation and people‑centric approach, Element Logic enhances warehouse performance through a unique combination of cutting‑edge technology, AI‑powered software, and tailor‑made solutions. This enables businesses across industries to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in their logistics operations.

With a proven track record and deep expertise in intralogistics, Element Logic has become the go‑to partner for organizations seeking to gain a competitive edge through automation. The company’s culture is rooted in bravery, passion, and reliability - qualities that continue to drive its mission of optimizing warehouse performance. In 2024, Element Logic reported revenue of EUR 549 million.