Senior Business Controller – Driving Performance & Insight

Molgas Norway AS; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Stavanger is seeking a Senior Business Controller to enhance financial planning and management reporting. The ideal candidate will possess 7–10 years of experience in financial roles, strong modelling skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This role offers competitive compensation in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience within controlling, FP&A, or business finance.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).
• Fluent in English and Norwegian, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Prepare accurate management reports and translate financial data for insights.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and implementing best practices.

Skills

Strong business acumen and strategic mindset

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented

Ability to challenge and influence decision-making

Hands-on and solution-oriented

High integrity and professional judgment

Collaborative team player

Adaptable and resilient

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Reporting/BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Business Controller to join our team at our offices in Stavanger or Karmøy. The candidate will be responsible for securing a scalable and robust finance structure, reducing risk and enabling the company’s growth strategy with better steering and foresight.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes in close collaboration with the business
• Monitor performance against financial targets, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions
• Develop scenario analyses, sensitivity testing, and financial models to support decision-making

Management Reporting & Insights

• Prepare accurate, timely, and insightful monthly/quarterly management reports
• Translate financial data into clear business insights
• Ensure KPIs are defined, tracked, and used to measure operational and strategic performance

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, providing financial guidance and challenge
• Support strategic initiatives, investment cases, and commercial negotiations with robust financial analysis
• Drive cost management and margin improvement initiatives in collaboration with operations and commercial teams

Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, forecasting, and controlling processes.
• Implement best practices in financial analysis, dashboarding, and automation tools (e.g., AI tools, Power BI)
• Contribute to implementation and enhancement of a new ERP solution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, governance, and systems

Other

• Governmental reporting (e.g., Statistics Norway)

Skills

• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to convey complex financial matters clearly
• Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented with a proactive approach
• Ability to challenge, influence, and support decision-making at senior levels
• Hands‑on and solution‑oriented, with drive to improve processes
• High integrity and professional judgment
• Collaborative team player who builds trust across functions
• Adaptable, resilient, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years of relevant experience within controlling, FP&A, or business finance.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting/BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Fluent in English and Norwegian, both written and verbal

About us

Since 1989, we have been innovating the energy market by challenging traditional fuels with cleaner and more environmentally friendly solutions. We are working to increase awareness of natural gas as a low‑emission technology in the short term, and gas as a zero‑emission technology in the longer term.

We have already taken the step into the climate‑neutral world by supplying biogas and hydrogen, which are renewable and sustainable gases.

Molgas Norway is an energy company and a pioneer in sustainable LNG production. We have production facilities at Karmøy and Kollsnes, as well as 25 terminals, of which 24 are in Norway and one terminal in Gibraltar. We are owned by Molgas Energy Holding. We have a total of 60 employees, primarily based at our main locations in Karmøy (head office), Kollsnes, Bergen, and Stavanger.

At Molgas, we firmly believe in the value of diversity and inclusion as key pillars of our growth. We promote equal opportunities in all our recruitment processes, ensuring that every application is assessed solely on merit and skills. We foster a work environment where all individuals—regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability—can thrive professionally. If you share our values, we look forward to meeting you!