Freyr AS are seeking Head of Controlling & Administration

FREYR plans to develop up to 43 GWh of battery cell production capacity by 2025 to position the company as one of Europe’s largest battery cell suppliers. The facilities will be located in the Mo i Rana industrial complex in Northern Norway, leveraging Norway’s highly skilled workforce and abundant, low-cost renewable energy sources from hydro and wind in a crisp, clear and energized environment. Corporate headquarters are located in the Oslo area.

FREYR will supply safe, high energy density and cost competitive clean battery cells to the rapidly growing global markets for electric vehicles, energy storage, and marine applications.

For more information, please visit www.freyrbattery.com.

Freyr AS are seeking Head of Controlling & Administration

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for candidates with solid experience from operational controlling roles, and an interest in the development and use of ERP and reporting systems. This is a demanding role with responsibilities stretching across up to 4 factories, as they are built.

You will be asked to create efficient controlling and administration systems and work processes, applying all your knowledge and creativity. This is a tremendous opportunity to create something new, both applying what you know and learning as you go.

• Financial and management reporting
• Forecasting and cash management
• Dialogue with auditor
• Payroll and accounting
• IT and ERP systems
• Develop employees and the systems related to the areas above

Head of Controlling & Administration reports to CEO Freyr Helgeland

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Controlling / CFO roles including practical experience in reporting and ERP-systems
• Management experience
• Relevant education at master’s level
• Fluent in English and Norwegian

PERSONAL QUALITIES
This position operates in a matrixed environment. A person in this position must interact effectively throughout the organization to achieve objectives. This position requires a high level of autonomy while retaining the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Must be able to quickly grasp and apply new techniques and methodologies.

• Proven problem solving abilities
• Takes personal responsibility
• Co-operative
• Ambitious
• Empathetic
• Commercial mindset
• Self-confident
• Thrives in start-up environment
• Creates structure

WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the right candidate an important role in developing Norway's first battery cell production facilities. Energy storage is an important key to the world's switch to a sustainable, green economy. Freyr is a frontrunner in Europe's rush to build capacity in battery production. A shift from fossil fuel to electricity-from-renewables could deliver 75 - 90% of the CO2 emission reductions required.

Freyr has to move fast. The world needs both battery cells now, and ever better battery cells in the future. With us you will learn a lot and a lot will be expected of you. We aim to pick high performers that will slot in immediately.

INFORMATION
Please apply by "søk her" and upload CV and a letter of motivation.

Respond by: ASAP and before 21t feb. 2021.
Start Date:   After agreement
Location:      Mo i Rana

Please note: Selected candidates will be invited for an interview continuously, also before the official deadline.

For further questions about the position, please contact Freyr`s
Tove Ljungquist, Phone: +47 417 51 246 / e-mail: tove.nilsen.ljungquist@freyrbattery.com

For further questions about the process, please contact Jefferson Wells;
Steinar Instefjord, Phone: +47 948 57 202 / E-mail: steinar.instefjord@jeffersonwells.no