Finance Manager

Orkla House Care is 100% owned by Orkla ASA. Orkla House Care is the leading provider of brushes rollers and other painting tools. Including relevant consumables such as sanding tape protection gear and cleaning equipment. The main markets are the Nordic countries Benelux and the UK. The main proprietary brands are Jordan Harris Anza Spekter SAM and Hamilton. Sales are mainly through traditional paint shops and trade merchants. The business has around 700 employees and the total business has a turnover of approximately 16 billion Norwegian kroner. Most of the products are self-produced and distributed through Bankeryd in Sweden and Bromsgrove in the UK. The head office is at Skøyen in Oslo.

Are you a finance professional who enjoys working close to the business and turning financial data into meaningful insights

As Finance Manager Sweden you will play a key role in supporting both our manufacturing operations and our broader Swedish organization in Bankeryd. Reporting to the Finance Director Operations and serving as a member of the local Leadership Team you will be responsible for financial planning reporting governance and business partnering.
This is a broad role with a dual responsibility. You will act as the finance partner to our manufacturing operations while also overseeing the financial management of the Swedish site and legal entity. Working closely with leaders across Operations Procurement HR IT Marketing and Finance you will help drive performance support investment decisions and contribute to the continued development of our business.

Your main responsibilities

Acting as a trusted finance business partner to Operations and the local Leadership Team
Driving budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes
Providing financial analysis insights and recommendations to support business decisions
Monitoring and analysing operational and financial KPIs to identify risks opportunities and performance improvements
Supporting CAPEX planning investment evaluations and follow-up
Driving cost control initiatives and monitoring site common costs
Ensuring accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting including variance analysis and management commentary
Managing reporting to the Supply Chain Leadership Team and shareholders through Tagetik
Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations accruals and consolidation activities
Taking responsibility for corporate tax matters and ensuring compliance with relevant requirements
Supporting liquidity management and working capital optimisation
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards internal controls and audit requirements

Qualifications

A degree in Finance Accounting or a related field
Experience from a similar Finance Manager Financial Controller or Business Controller position
Eperience supporting a manufacturing industrial or operational business environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills and strong affinity for financial systems and data analysis
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluency in Swedish and strong English skills both written and spoken
Experience with IFS and/or Tagetik is considered an advantage.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with a genuine interest in understanding the business behind the numbers.
You are proactive structured and comfortable taking ownership of your area of responsibility. You enjoy working closely with stakeholders across different functions and can challenge support and influence decision-making in a constructive way.
You have a continuous improvement mindset thrive in a dynamic environment and are equally comfortable working on strategic topics and operational details. Most importantly you are motivated by helping the business succeed through strong financial insights and sound decision-making.

You identify with Orkla House Cares values: Passion Results Integrity Diversity and Empowerment.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender age background or abilities. If you are motivated and have relevant experience we welcome your application - even if youdontmeet every requirement. We believe that different skills and experiences bring unique value and you might be the right fit for our team.

What can Orkla House Care offer you

In this role you will:
Be part of the local Leadership Team and contribute to important business decisions
Join an international organization with opportunities for professional development and collaboration across markets
Be part of a company where engagement responsibility and teamwork are highly valued

Application deadline is September 20th . We will review applications on a rolling basis and might start the process before the application deadline.

If you have any questions regarding the role you are welcome to contact Ursula Bjercke HR Business Partner

For more information about Orkla House Care please visit:
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