Project Controller

Petter Antunez; Kongsberg; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Maritime is seeking a Project Controller to join the Energy & Control, Finance team in Kongsberg. You will support project profitability, provide financial insights, and work with Project Managers across Finance, Sales, Delivery and Product management.

Your role involves establishing projects in ERP, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, month-end close, and monthly reporting. Strong Excel, ERP, and Power BI skills and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field. Master’s degree is a bonus.
• Strong experience from a similar finance or project controlling role.
• Understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of project business.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; MS Office and Power BI knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Be an active, supporting and challenging member of the Project team.
• Establish projects in ERP systems and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Perform invoicing and crediting activities.
• Support month-end closing activities, including revenue and cost recognition.
• Prepare monthly project reporting and participate in project reviews.
• Identify and evaluate financial risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial support and analysis to project teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and other ad hoc tasks within the Finance team.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Kongsberg Maritime is looking for a Project Controller to join our Energy & Control, Finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring strong financial control and support throughout the lifecycle of our projects. As Project Controller, you will work closely with Project Managers and colleagues across Finance, Sales, Delivery and Product management. You will contribute to delivering high-quality financial insights, maintaining project profitability, and supporting successful project execution.

What you will be doing

• Be an active, supporting and challenging member of the Project team.
• Establish projects in ERP systems and maintain project budgetsand forecasts
• Perform invoicing and crediting activities
• Support month-end closing activities, including revenue and cost recognition
• Prepare monthly project reporting and participate in project reviews
• Identify and evaluate financial risks and opportunities
• Provide financial support and analysis to project teams and stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement and other ad hoc tasks within the Finance team

We're looking for someone who's service-minded, flexible, and eager for new challenges. If, you are someone who loves being given responsibility and can communicate clearly, we would like to hear from you!

We think you should have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field. – Master’s degree is a bonus.
• Strong experience from a similar finance or project controlling role.
• Understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of project business
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems, expected MS Office and Power BI knowledge - an interest in exploring AI is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

At Kongsberg Maritime, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

You are able to

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• Have an analytically focused mind and well-versed business understanding.
• Focus on bottom-line results, identify potential risks and monitor the financial impact of own activities.
• Comply with company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination.
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way.
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.

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. This employment requires security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. The successful candidate may start work with limited accesses whilst the clearance is being processed. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

What we can offer you

With us, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, along with development opportunities in an international environment. We offer flexible working hours, good pension & insurance schemes, and an inclusive supportive work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with sustainable and forward-looking solutions in the maritime industry.

Work location

Kongsberg, Sandefjord.

Point of contact

Petter Antunez, Finance Manager.
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[e-mail]

Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in maritime technology. We deliver advanced solutions to the merchant fleet, offshore, fishing, and naval vessels, setting new standards for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations - both for new builds and existing fleets. In close collaboration with customers and research environments, we develop technology that solves real challenges at sea. Today, more than 30,000 vessels operate with our systems on board. Kongsberg Maritime has more than 8,300 employees in 35 countries.

Technologies for sustainable oceans

Energy & Control brings together Kongsberg Maritime’s strengths in Vessel Automation & Sensing Solutions, Offshore Production, Ship Design & Integration, Bridge & Remote and Electrical Systems to deliver smart, integrated solutions across the ocean space. From single products to fully integrated systems, we help customers improve efficiency, reliability and sustainability, enabling the maritime energy transition. Our global teams operate end-to-end, from sales through product development and engineering to project execution - making us a trusted partner for yards, ship owners and operators across segments.