Chief Financial Officer

The Context

ELDI is at a defining point in its development. Following the merger of Vónin Aquaculture, Mørenot Aquaculture and Fiizk Protection, the company is now consolidating its operations, strengthening its financial architecture and building the foundation for scalable, profitable growth across its international footprint.

As part of this transformation, ELDI is establishing a new group headquarters in the Oslo region (Lysaker / Drammen).The incoming CFO will be based at this new location and will have the mandate to manage the finance function  – recruiting, structuring and developing a high-performing finance organization that can support the company’s international ambitions.

This is not a steady-state appointment. It is a mandate to build.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team and carry full ownership of the group’s financial leadership. The role is based in the Oslo region (Lysaker / Drammen) and combines strategic responsibility with operational depth, requiring a leader who can act as both architect and executor.

Core responsibilities include:

• Define and implement the company’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives

• Lead group accounting, consolidation and IFRS compliance across entities

• Drive budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes

• Establish financial frameworks for product and project delivery, ensuring visibility on project economics, cost-to-complete and margin performance across the portfolio

• Strengthen cost control, margin discipline and financial transparency, with particular focus on product and project delivery economics

• Manage relationships with banks, auditors and key external stakeholders

• Support refinancing initiatives and capital structure decisions

• Drive digitalisation and process improvement within the finance function

• Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to the CEO and leadership team

The Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will bring senior finance leadership experience from complex, multi-entity or international environments, combined with the commercial acumen and organisational credibility to drive change at executive level.

We are looking for a candidate who combines:

• Proven track record as CFO or senior finance leader in an industrial, technical or multi-entity company

• Experience with product- and project-based business models, including financial control of delivery projects, cost management and margin visibility at project level

• Strong expertise in group accounting, consolidation and financial reporting

• Experience from or exposure to listed companies, including financial reporting requirements, investor relations and governance standards associated with publicly traded environments

• Experience with banking relationships, financing structures and capital processes

• Demonstrated ability to build and develop finance organisations

• Experience with M&A, integration or significant restructuring processes is an advantage

• International exposure and the ability to operate effectively across cultures and geographies

Personally, the right candidate will be pragmatic, hands-on and operationally credible – with the communication skills to build trust at all levels of the organisation and the leadership presence to influence both internally and externally.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to take a central leadership position in a growing international company at a pivotal moment in its development – with the mandate to build a finance function from the ground up and direct influence on financial performance, organisational structure and long-term value creation.

The role is particularly well suited for a candidate motivated by building structure in complex environments, taking ownership beyond reporting and contributing to real business outcomes in a company with global ambitions and solid industrial backing.

The position is based in the Oslo region (Lysaker / Drammen), Norway.

Confidentiality & Application Process

This search is conducted exclusively by Hjertaker Aaberg AS on behalf of ELDI Aqua Holding AS.

We recognise that many candidates considering this opportunity may wish to do so with the utmost discretion. All enquiries and applications are handled in strict confidence by Hjertaker Aaberg AS, and no information will be shared with the client without the explicit consent of the candidate.

Candidates are invited to apply through the application portal only. Please do not submit applications or CVs by direct email. All applications must be submitted via the designated portal to ensure confidentiality and equal consideration throughout the process.

For a confidential initial conversation prior to submitting an application, you are welcome to contact:

Andreas Aaberg

Managing Partner | Hjertaker Aaberg AS

+47 957 52 815

www.hjertakeraaberg.no

ELDI is a global provider of aquaculture equipment and solutions, delivering across the entire value chain – from nets, mooring and pens to digital solutions, biosecurity and offshore systems. With over 500 employees across 24 locations in 12 countries, ELDI operates the world’s largest service network within its segment and serves the most demanding aquaculture markets globally.

ELDI is part of Hampiðjan Group, a world-leading industrial group within fisheries and aquaculture, listed on Nasdaq Iceland Main Market (ticker: HAMP). The group brings financial strength, industrial heritage dating back to 1934, and a long-term ownership perspective to ELDI’s continued development.