Ready to turn data into better business decisions? Jr Business Controller

Anora Group Plc; Nittedal; On-site; NOK 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Anora Norway is seeking a Junior Business Controller to act as a key advisor for the commercial organization, bridging finance and business by turning sales, market and financial data into insights. Based in the Nordic controlling environment, you will support planning, month-end close, budgets and forecasts, using Power BI and ERP tools to enable profitable growth across wine and spirits.

The role offers a collaborative, international team and opportunities for development in a leading wine and

Qualifications

• Higher education in finance, business administration, accounting and auditing or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in controlling, accounting, auditing, or finance.
• Fluent English and Norwegian; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and contribute to sound financial management by turning data into clear recommendations.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, month-end closing, KPIs and variance analysis.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and business cases in cooperation with business units.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous development.
• Develop analyses using Power BI and other digital tools to improve transparency and decision-making.
• Ensure quality and consistency in financial data and reports.

Education

Higher education in finance, business administration, accounting and auditing

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Excel

Job description

As Junior Business Controller you will be a key advisor for the commercial organization in Anora Norway, for both wine and spirits. The position reports to the Business Controlling Manager and forms part of a Nordic controlling environment, with colleagues in several countries and a shared way of working.

By bringing your knowledge and effort you will make our business grow even more by supporting profitable growth through financial planning and analysis.

We are seeking an analytical and commercially oriented candidate. The role combines analysis, business understanding and operational collaboration. You will help bridge finance and business by turning sales, market and financial data into insights that support better decisions and sustainable profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and contribute to sound financial management of the operations by turning data into clear recommendations and decision support
• Support the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycle, including month-end closing, reporting, KPIs and variance analysis and contribute to developing and improving routines and tools
• Contribute to preparing budgets, forecasts, business cases and financial analyses in cooperation with the business units
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous development within the area
• Develop analyses using Power BI, AI-enabled tools and other digital solutions to improve transparency, efficiency and decision-making across the organization
• Ensure quality and consistency in financial data and reports

Qualifications

• Higher education in finance, business administration, accounting and auditing, or equivalent
• One to two years of relevant work experience from controlling, accounting, auditing, finance or equivalent
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Analytical skills, business understanding and commercial interest
• Strong Excel skills, as well as experience with BI tools and ERP systems. Knowledge of Power BI and SAP is an advantage
• Fluent written and spoken English and Norwegian. Other languages are considered an asset

Personal qualities

• Structured and solution-oriented, with the ability to identify patterns in data
• Able to work independently while also seeking input and guidance when needed
• Curious about the business and keen to understand operational realities
• Collaborative and skilled at building trust across the organization

What We Offer

• A broad role in a leading wine and spirits company in the Nordic region, with good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Day-to-day work close to operations and decision-making, with the opportunity to make an impact
• A good working environment with skilled and committed colleagues
• Working in an international team, with colleagues in all our Nordic offices
• Competitive terms and good pension and insurance schemes
• Long-term career paths within Business Controlling and other finance functions across Anora and the Nordic organization

Anora Norway is located in modern offices at Gjelleråsen, just 20 minutes from Oslo city center. Here, you have access to our gym, cafeteria and free parking and charging opportunities for electric cars. This is an opportunity to work in enhancing the Nordic drinking culture together with a group of passionate professionals. You will get to work with excellent brands, future trends and exciting development projects that guarantee opportunities to learn and grow. Some travelling might be required.

About the Company

Anora is a leading wine and spirits brand house in the Nordic region and a global industry forerunner in sustainability. Our portfolio includes iconic Nordic spirits brands – both Anora’s own brands like Koskenkorva, Linie, Skagerrak and O.P. Anderson and partner brands like Fireball and Jose Cuervo – and noted wine brands from Blossa glögg, Falling Feather and Chill Out to Laroche, Penfolds and Louis Roederer. Together with our 1,200 Anorafolks across eight countries, we’re dedicated to building a safe, inclusive workplace that mirrors the diversity, equity, and progressiveness of the Nordics. By promoting a culture where everyone feels valued, empowered, and free to be themselves, we can drive innovation and success, continuously improving for a better tomorrow.