Take a leading role in our digital transformation

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues – and we hope you’ll join us in solving the next century’s. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.  

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

GBS Finance is a global financial service provider for Hydro, with teams across North America, Latin America, Europe, and India. The department focuses on developing best-practice accounting processes using market-leading tools, continuously innovating through the GBS Digital Finance.

GBS Finance works closely with business areas, IT teams, and group functions to meet current and future business needs, driving improvements in end-to-end financial processes.

The Head of Digital and Analytics in GBS Digital Finance is responsible for leading digital transformation within GBS Finance. This includes working closely with Global Process Owners (GPOs) to drive analytics initiatives and automation within the GBS Finance HUBs. The role focuses on enhancing digital capabilities, leveraging data analytics to support decision-making, and integrating advanced technologies to improve financial processes and outcomes. All initiatives must align with Hydro IT’s roadmap. This is a global role reporting to Head of GBS Digital Finance, GBS Finance. You will be responsible for leading a team of 1–5 people.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital transformation strategies for GBS Finance.

• Lead the implementation of advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making processes.

• Oversee the integration of new technologies to enhance financial operations and reporting.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure digital initiatives align with business objectives.

• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the digital and analytics team and co-workers in the GBS Digital Finance.

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in digital transformation and analytics within the finance industry.

• 5+ years of experience in the finance sector.

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications in digital transformation and data analytics (preferred).

• Strong understanding of financial processes, data analytics, and digital technologies.

• Proficiency in data analytics tools, financial software, and digital transformation methodologies.

• Experience leading and managing teams.

• Strong project management skills with experience in large-scale digital initiatives.

• Proven ability to drive change and innovation within an organization.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in English.

What Hydro offers You

• Working at the world’s only fully integrated aluminum and leading renewable energy company

• Diverse, global teams

• Flexible work environment/home office

• We provide you the freedom to be creative and to learn from experts

• Possibility to grow with the company, gain new certificates

• Attractive benefit package

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.