Exciting Opportunity: Controller at Åheim Cluster, Vanylven

Role Purpose 

Within the BST, this role is responsible for the financial controlling activities belonging to the cluster. This role will be working closely with the Manager Business Services to provide him/her all relevant insights and documents the Manager needs to support in collaboratively partnering with the Director Operations Cluster and Director Commercial Cluster in driving the cluster performance. As a finance expert within the BST, this role is involved into the different cluster performance topics such as building the cluster budget, product costing, defining CAPEX envelop and monitoring & reporting on investments. 

Responsibilities 

• Perform and deliver product cost planning, analysis and reporting 

• Perform and deliver inventory accounting 

• Set up and deliver cluster budget and forecast 

• Drive and deliver period end-closing analysis and reporting 

• Following up end-to-end CAPEX process, including financial justification calculation and post investment review 

• Provide financial input for investments, business cases, and strategic initiatives. 

• Provide information to auditors 

• Assist in preparing and recording assets, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information 

• Assist in the preparation of financial reporting according to IFRS, Sibelco Group reporting and statutory requirements  

• Assist in coordinating the annual external audit process 

• Assist in preparing VAT and other tax reporting and inspections

• Maintain financial data quality in ERP and reporting systems 

• Support improvements to routines, controls, and documentation 

• Assist in implementing new financial tools or processes 

About You 

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or equivalent by experience 

• Prior experience in accounting 

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements. 

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. 

• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. 

• English– proficient verbal & writing 

• Local language of the country of base and main operations – proficient verbal & writing 

• Good communication skills, verbal and written 

• Structured and detail-oriented working style 

• Strong analytical skills and numerical understanding 

• Willingness to learn and take responsibility 

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks

We offer the right candidate

• An exciting position in an international company with a strong local presence

• Excellent opportunities for both professional and personal development

• A positive and inclusive working environment

• Competitive terms and conditions

For further information about the position, please contact Business Service Manager, Liv Kari Krøvel,
(+47) 957 63 572, or Business Partner HR, Laura Blikeng, (+47) 942 60 559.

How to apply

Apply via Sibelco’s website at sibelco.com – Sibelco Careers, or send a complete CV and application to:
laura.blikeng@sibelco.com, alternatively liv.krovel@sibelco.com.
Kindly note that applications are required to be submitted in English.

Application deadline

As soon as possible, and no later than 31 May 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Please note that we do not engage recruitment agencies for this position.

Sibelco recognise the strength of our diverse global workforce and value difference and inclusion for all. Our rich mix of people bring an exciting exchange of ideas and knowledge to keep us moving forward and innovating new solutions. We seek talent of all backgrounds and abilities and continue to develop our leaders and our culture to help all employees to grow and reach their full potential

Sibelco mines and manufactures a wide range of mineral products for both local and international markets. Founded in 1872, Sibelco began in Europe and has grown into one of the largest industrial minerals companies in the world - privately owned and multinational, our vision is to be the best Global Material Solutions Company. We are market driven, operationally excellent and offer a compelling culture.

With more than 114 production sites in 31 countries and a global workforce of over 5,000 employees, the company has a strong international presence. The Åheim facility in Vanylven Municipality is the world’s largest producer of olivine, with around 90 employees.