Group Controller

Mercell Group; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Social events

Job summary

Mercell Group in Oslo, Norway, is seeking a Group Controller to join our Group Finance team in a broad, hands-on role spanning financial controlling, FP&A and finance operations. Your work will cover cost controlling, reporting, forecasting, cash management and working capital.

You will work closely with colleagues across Finance and the business, taking ownership and contributing where needed. This is an opportunity to grow across several areas of finance and build on accounting or audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.
• Strong experience (ideally 3–5 years) in accounting, auditing or financial/business controlling with solid financial reporting and analysis.
• Interest in moving closer to the business and developing broader experience in financial reporting and operations.
• Good Excel skills and confidence with financial systems and data; Oracle Netsuite is an advantage.
• Good communication skills in English and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to financial reporting, analysis and controls, ensuring reliable numbers and useful insights.
• Support cost controlling, budgeting and forecasting in close dialogue with the business.
• Support with cash management, cash forecasting and working capital to support day-to-day financial operations.
• Contribute to transfer pricing and inter-company financing; internal cost allocation, internal funding and other financial management at entity level.
• Improve processes and ways of working with a hands-on approach.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cost controlling

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar

Tools

Oracle Netsuite

Job description

Mercell is the leading SaaS platform for public procurement in Europe.

We deliver digital solutions for public tenders and procurement across Europe and have built a large, subscription-based business with a strong Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) foundation. Headquartered in Oslo, Mercell is backed by Thoma Bravo, one of the world's leading software and technology investors.

At Mercell, we're on a mission to transform public procurement by making it more accessible and effortless for everyone involved. We envision a world where public buyers and suppliers work seamlessly together to make “a great deal easier” and help shape the future.

Our culture is built on continuous growth, trust and collaboration. We offer an international environment where talented people can thrive alongside ambitious colleagues who are passionate about creating value for our customers and shareholders.

Your Mission

As Group Controller, you will join our Group Finance team in a broad, hands-on role spanning financial controlling, FP&A and finance operations. Your work will cover areas such as cost controlling, reporting, forecasting, cash management and working capital.

You will work closely with colleagues across Finance and the business, taking ownership and contributing where needed. This is an opportunity to build on your accounting or audit experience, broaden your operational understanding and grow across several areas of finance.

Core Responsibilities

• Contribute to financial reporting, analysis and controls, ensuring reliable numbers and useful insights.
• Support cost controlling, budgeting and forecasting in certain areas in close dialogue with the business.
• Support with cash management, cash forecasting and working capital to support day-to-day financial operations.
• Contribute to effective operations around transfer pricing and inter-company financing; internal cost allocation, internal funding and other financial management on legal entity level
• Improve processes and ways of working, combining attention to detail with a practical, hands-on approach.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.
• Strong experience (ideally a minimum of 3-5 years) in accounting, auditing or financial or business controlling, with a solid understanding of financial reporting and analysis. Big4 background is an advantage.
• An interest in moving closer to the business and developing broader experience in financial reporting and operations.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and data. Experience with Oracle Netsuite is an advantage.
• Good communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• You are curious, structured and enjoy getting things done. You take responsibility for the quality of your work, ask questions and are keen to understand how the numbers connect to everyday operations.
• You enjoy variety and working in a small team where colleagues support each other. You bring a sound technical foundation and a willingness to learn; experience across every part of the role is not expected. Cash management and other operational finance activities offer opportunities to develop as you grow in the role.
• You are proactive and thrive in a fast- paced environment where we set ambitious goals and continuously improve how we work
• You have high professional standards.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Duration:

Full time

Workplace type:

Hybrid - working onsite at the office min. 3 days and from home, balancing flexibility with collaboration

Location:

Oslo, Norway

Application Deadline:

11 October 2026.

What We Offer

Mercell offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a leading European SaaS company backed by one of the world's foremost technology investors.

You will join an ambitious, international organisation where you can develop and improve financial controlling and finance operations, while broadening your experience across Finance.

We offer a dynamic working environment, excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth, modern offices and a competitive compensation package.

As a fast growing technology company, we are committed to taking care of our employees through initiatives such as hybrid work to support work-life balance, health and insurance plans (may differ per country/office), pension plans, paid parental leave, social happenings and competitive salary packages. Please see https://career.mercell.com/pages/perks-benefits to get more insights on what to expect of perks, benefits and culture when joining Mercell.

• Mercell is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
• Mercell handles all personal data in line with GDPR and our Privacy Policy.
• Mercell does not provide relocation support. We are seeking candidates who are already based in, or have existing work authorization for, the country where the role is located.
• Mercell may carry out background checks on applicants to verify information that appears on CVs and other documentation. This background check is carried out by an external party and is not carried out without the consent of the applicant. Current applicants will receive further information about this.