Senior Business Controller - Driving Performance \& Insight

Molgas Norway; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in Stavanger is seeking a Senior Business Controller responsible for enhancing the finance structure and enabling growth strategies. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. This role requires proficiency with ERP systems and BI tools, and fluency in English and Norwegian is mandatory.

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.
• Monitor performance against financial targets and propose corrective actions.
• Develop scenario analyses and financial models to support decision-making.
• Prepare accurate monthly/quarterly management reports.
• Translate financial data into clear business insights.

Skills

Strong business acumen and strategic mindset

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented

Ability to challenge and influence

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

Senior Business Controller -- Driving Performance & Insight Molgas Norway

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

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

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

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

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

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via ‘Søk her’. You will then be redirected to LinkedIn.

About Molgas Norway

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!