Group Financial Controller

Finance People; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rooftop terrace office in Oslo

Great lunch restaurant

Job summary

B2 Impact ASA invites a Group Financial Controller to join its international finance team in Oslo. You will contribute to financial reporting, consolidation, analysis, and strategic initiatives across Europe, collaborating with local and group finance teams.

You will engage in group-wide projects, policy development, and continuous improvement, while gaining broad finance exposure within a listed European debt management company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in audit, financial reporting, controlling, or similar roles.
• Experience with IFRS reporting and financial statements is an advantage.
• Experience with financial reporting systems such as Cognos or similar tools is beneficial.
• Experience with BI tools and management reporting is an advantage.
• Strong analytical capabilities and business understanding.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of consolidated quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Prepare parent company financial statements and tax filings.
• Perform analytical reviews and QA of financial reporting from subsidiaries.
• Provide guidance and support to local finance teams on consolidation and reporting matters.
• Support the group accounting team on accounting-related topics.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices.
• Collaborate closely with external auditors.
• Monitor developments in accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Participate in ad hoc projects, analyses, and finance-related initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Structured approach

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in accounting/finance/economics

Tools

Cognos

BI tools

IFRS reporting

Management reporting

Job description

As Group Financial Controller, you will join a highly competent Group Finance team and report to the Group Head of Accounting. This is a visible and broad role that offers exposure to multiple aspects of finance within an international listed group. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to financial reporting, consolidation, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, while building a strong understanding of both the business and the Group’s finance operations.

As the person currently in this role is moving on to new opportunities, we are looking for a new Group Financial Controller to join the team. The role offers a unique opportunity to go beyond traditional financial reporting and take part in projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work closely with both Group Finance and local finance teams across Europe, gaining valuable international exposure and broad finance experience in a dynamic organization.

Responsibilities

• contribute to the preparation of consolidated quarterly and annual financial reports
• prepare parent company financial statements and tax filings
• perform analytical reviews and quality assurance of financial reporting from subsidiaries
• provide guidance and support to local finance teams on consolidation and reporting matters
• support the parent company accounting team on accounting-related topics
• contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures
• identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices
• collaborate closely with external auditors
• monitor developments in accounting standards and reporting requirements
• participate in ad hoc projects, analyses, and finance-related initiatives

Desired qualifications

• master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience from audit, financial reporting, controlling, or similar roles
• experience with IFRS reporting and financial statements is an advantage
• experience with financial reporting systems such as Cognos or similar tools is beneficial
• experience with BI tools and management reporting is an advantage
• strong analytical capabilities and business understanding
• excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with a structured and detail-oriented approach. You enjoy collaborating with others, take ownership of your responsibilities, and thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, and motivated by the opportunity to take on a broad role with significant exposure across the finance function. You are eager to learn, contribute to improvements, and develop your career within an international organization.

How we'll enable you to make an impact

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly competent team and play a key role in financial reporting at Group level. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our modern offices are located in Vika, Oslo, featuring a rooftop terrace and a great lunch restaurant. At the head office, we are a small team of 25 people with short decision lines and close proximity to the management, ensuring a dynamic, international, and inclusive work environment. While we primarily work from the office, we are flexible and can facilitate remote work when needed.

Om B2 Impact ASA

B2 Impact is a leading European debt management company, helping people and businesses achieve lasting financial improvement through transparent and ethical debt management.

With operations in 18 European countries, B2 Impact combines local expertise with international collaboration to create sustainable value for customers, clients and society. Headquartered in Oslo and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: B2I), the company offers an international environment where employees are empowered to make an impact through their work