Senior Financial Controller

Workplace: Oslo, Norway Remote work: 0 % Assignment period: December 7, 2026 – December 31, 2027 Application deadline: November 8, 2026

About the role

Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking to take responsibility for complex accounting and reporting tasks? We are seeking a Senior Financial Controller for an established finance team consisting of 10 employees.

In this role, you will contribute to reliable financial reporting, sound accounting management, and continuous process improvement. You will collaborate closely with the finance department, project stakeholders, and external auditors, working with both ongoing financial control and improvement initiatives.

The position is a temporary replacement due to parental leave.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on the accounting treatment of fixed assets, operating costs, lease agreements, and associated liabilities.
• Lead monthly closing processes, including controls and variance analyses.
• Prepare annual accounts and contribute to monthly group reporting.
• Ensure quality in the balance sheet, including reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding items.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure timely delivery of audit documentation.
• Follow up on internal controls and compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Assess the accounting consequences of business changes and support their implementation.
• Provide professional advice on accounting issues related to IFRS and local GAAP.
• Support less experienced controllers and collaborate with shared service teams.
• Contribute to the further development of finance processes and reporting routines.

Qualifications

Must-have requirements

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial management, accounting, or auditing.
• Practical experience with the assessment of capitalization costs and lease accounting in accordance with IFRS 16.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and Norwegian local GAAP (simplified IFRS).
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Good understanding of financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal control.
• Good Norwegian and English skills, both written and oral.

Desired qualifications

• Experience with SAP ERP or similar financial systems.
• Background in auditing.

About Sperton

Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting company with offices in Europe, Asia, and America. We help organizations find and engage talented professionals through flexible solutions in recruitment, consulting services, and global mobility.