Project Controller

Kongsberg Maritime; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Maritime in Ålesund is seeking a Project Controller for a 1-year temporary position, ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build experience in project finance and controlling. You will support the project team with financial follow-up, establish projects in ERP systems, contribute to budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting, and monitor performance to identify risks and opportunities.

Strong English and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or a related field.
• Understanding of how commercial agreements impact project finances.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with IT systems, preferably ERP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Motivation to learn and develop within project finance.
• Experience from similar roles is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support the project team with financial follow-up and control
• Establish and maintain projects in ERP systems
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting
• Monitor project performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, engineering, and procurement
• Support the Project Finance team with various tasks and analyses

Skills

Excel skills

English communication

Initiative

Structured working style

Team collaboration

Results focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/finance or related field

Tools

ERP

Job description

Are you a recent graduate or early in your career and interested in building experience within project finance and controlling? Kongsberg Maritime is looking for a Project Controller for a 1 year temporary position.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the project team with financial follow-up and control
• Establish and maintain projects in ERP systems
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting
• Monitor project performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, engineering, and procurement
• Support the Project Finance team with various tasks and analyses

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

We think you should have

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or a related field
• An understanding of how commercial agreements impact project finances
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with IT systems, preferably ERP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Motivation to learn and develop within project finance
• Experience from similar roles is an advantage, but not a requirement

You are able to

• Take initiative and follow through on responsibilities
• Work in a structured and systematic way
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with others
• Focus on results while understanding financial impact and risk
• Adapt and contribute across tasks when needed

Why join us

At Kongsberg Maritime, you will work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive team environment where learning and development are encouraged. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, good holiday arrangements, pension and insurance schemes, and an inclusive, safe working environment. You will also have the opportunity to work with innovative and sustainable solutions for the future.

We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.

Where you will be working

Ålesund

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.