Financial Controller

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and a holistic sustainability offering including a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. The company is currently preparing to start its first full-scale plant at Herøya, Norway, before executing its multi-billion dollar phased investment program for large-scale plants in North America and Europe. The long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading industrial and financial companies Hydro and Altor.

We are looking for a Financial Controller to strengthen our Finance department located in Skøyen, Oslo. You will have a central function in the company’s accounting and controlling team with a real opportunity to make a difference. The position reports to the accounting manager. 

Main responsibilities:

• Monitor the cost & cash development of Vianode AS and its group companies with reconciliations and analysis.
• Prepare provisions, accruals, and other adjustments within deadlines.
• Monthly budget follow ups with department- and project managers.
• Assist with assessments and preparations of financial statements and other ad-hoc reports.

• Assist with securing compliance of IFRS and the Norwegian Accounting act.
• Assist with the development and documentation of processes and routines.

Qualifications:

• Higher education within accounting or finance, preferably within auditing and accounting (MRR).
• Minimum 4 years of experience from auditing, accounting, or financial controlling.
• Interest for and strong skills in Excel and ERP-systems.
• Knowledge of and experience from working with IFRS. Strong interest for IFRS can compensate for lack of practical experience.
• Experience with consolidated financial statements is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Anaplan or similar reporting and consolidation tools is an advantage. 
• Strong analytical skills and communication skills are requirements for the position

The company language is English. 

We believe in “The power of we”. The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us and we acknowledge every individual effort to our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you

• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.

• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.

• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

We are screening relevant candidates on a rolling basis, so if you are interested in this very exciting opportunity we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.