Join our BlueNord team in Oslo or Copenhagen!

As our new Finance Controller, you will play an important role in ensuring that the financial reporting processes and principles within the Group Reporting department are executed according to current standards.   

Working closely with various departments, you will ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. You will drive the implementation of new principles and manage their introduction for both internal and external stakeholders. 

You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timelines of financial statements and reports. Additionally, you will prepare comprehensive financial analysis and reports to support strategic decision-making.  

You will be part of a collaborative, team-oriented international environment working closely with your new colleagues based in one of our offices in Copenhagen, Oslo and London. You will be based in Oslo or Copenhagen and report directly to our Head of Group Reporting.    

Your key responsibilities

• Perform month end close activities, analyse monthly financial results and balance sheet reconciliation and actively participate in monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities/reporting to management and board.   

• Prepare annual accounts, manage VAT reports and payments, monthly reports for our Danish entities.

• Manage Danish joint venture asset related bookings and calculations including review of entries made by accounting service provider of cost from the Joint Venture Operator. 

• Prepare revenue accounting for all oil and gas sales and work closely with the commercial team to ensure accurate and timely recognition of revenues. 

• Prepare hedge accounting documentation, perform hedge accounting testing, and support the maintenance of the ledger. 

• Prepare, report and follow-up the G&A budget and financial forecasts, provide and present analysis and insights to support decision-making. 

• Support and coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process, ensuring timely and accurate provision of required information. 

Qualifications and experience  

• Relevant economic background, such as a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or a related field.  

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification may be beneficial.

• Experience from assurance services preferred.  

Skills  

• Good knowledge of IFRS/GAAP 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Advanced Excel skills 

• Knowledge about ERP systems an advantage 

Personal competencies 

• Detail-oriented and accurate   

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 

• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills 

• Demonstrate pro-activeness, critical thinking, effective time management 

Expectations and cultural fit  

BlueNord operates a relatively flat structure with a team of employees at our offices in Copenhagen, Oslo, and London. 

We are looking for someone with the following qualities that we believe will fit well within the culture of our organisation: 

• Collaborative nature, willingness to engage in a positive manner to progress tasks. 

• “Can-do” attitude and hands-on approach, willingness to assist departments/personnel where your skills could aid the company’s overall objectives, even if not defined in your typical role.

• Comfortable working in an environment without pre-set ideas and ways of working. We challenge approaches and develop new approaches where necessary dependent on the issue at hand. 

• Demonstrate a forward looking and learning mind-set, not just within the requirements of the role but in the wider sense of BlueNord’s business model and the industry as a whole.

Due to the nature of the company and spread of our offices across Northern Europe, some travel will be required and expected.

What we offer  

When you join BlueNord you are collaborating with highly skilled colleagues who are eager to assist each other in achieving great things.  

We strive for an inclusive culture with high employee engagement, where everyone feels empowered, respected, and has a strong sense of belonging. 

We offer flexible ways of working and a high degree of opportunity to plan your days. 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package. 

Application process  

If this sound like a good fit and the next step in your career, please submit your CV and state your motivation for taking up the vacant position at BlueNord by Wednesday 09.04.2025. Applications will be assessed consecutively. 

Applicants shall be eligibility to work and resident in Denmark or Norway. 

Applicants from non-EU/EAA and non-Scandinavian countries must prove they hold a valid residence permit, work permit, and Visa if applicable, upon commencement. Similarly, non-Danish applicants from EU/EEA must hold an EU residence document. 

If you have any question regarding our vacancy, please contact our Group HR Manager Jesper by email to jesper.starcke@bluenord.com. 

We do not wish to be approached by recruitment companies or staff agencies for this vacancy.