Join us in shaping the future of the seafood industry!

Optimar is in an exciting time, and we need to strengthen our staff of skilled Controllers.

We are looking for people who are self-motivated, analytical, and able to get tasks completed with good quality. You take responsibility and communicate and collaborate well across disciplines and with stakeholders at several levels in the organization. You are positive and service-minded and identify yourself with our core values (trust, courage, integrity, responsibility, honesty, and reliability). Join our team within the maritime industry and become part of an international organization.  

The position is responsible for financial analysis, control, and reporting of projects and works closely with the project managers, the sales organization, and corporate management. You will have a key role in the monthly book closure process as well as the annual budget process.  The workplace is our main office at Valderøya, but there will be close dialogue with our subsidiaries in Spain, the USA, and Romania. The position reports to the CFO. 

Main responsibilities

• Perform proactive financial analysis and follow-up of our portfolio projects
• Assist/advise with sales analysis, calculations, and commercial terms for new projects
• Assist in risk and uncertainty management of projects
• Be an active and enterprising advisor for project managers and corporate management
• Be an active challenger and driving force for good financial management
• Contribute to improving profitability through continuous development and enhancement of project reporting, forecasts, and financial tools and assessments

Experience and Education

• Higher education in economics/finance
• 3-5 years experience in project analysis and controlling or business controller from a project-based industry
• Experience in cost estimation, budget and forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis
• Strong commercial knowledge of business and key financial drivers for the Group
• Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 FO, Excel, and Power BI

Personal Skills      

• Responsible and reliable team player
• Strong system, finance, and accounting skills
• Strong communication skills in both Norwegian and English language
• High working capacity and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

We can offer

• Competitive terms
• Challenges and personal development in an international environment
• Versatile and interesting working day
• Good working environment

Optimar is committed to diversity and aims for a workplace that reflects this. We are an Inclusive Working Life (IA) company, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply for positions with us, regardless of age, gender, disability, gaps in CV, or national or ethnic background. All qualified applicants will be considered.

For more information about the positions contact CFO Kai Slettebakk, tel. +47 415 25 438, or HR Manager Helene Lianes, tel +47 416 75 113

Application deadline: April 21st, applications will be assessed continuously.