Region Controller

Norsk Hydro

The Role

Overview

Leads regional finance functions, standardizes processes, and mentors plant controllers.

Key Responsibilities

  • process automation
  • quality checks
  • sop development
  • erp integration
  • audit support
  • finance coaching

Tasks

-Drive standardized processes, where appropriate, streamlining / automating and integrating fragmented processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness across multiple plants. -Performs quality checks, including balance sheet, performance indicators and variance analysis. Review adherence to policy and procedures. -Mentor controllers and regional FP&As -Drive best practices throughout the assigned region. -Support ICR remediation through NA established best practices. Drive organization to 95% effective as soon as practical. -Support internal/external audits at the regional level -Create and maintain standard operating procedures across multiple plants. -Participate in integrated ERP/ Data/ Reporting projects overseeing multiple plants. -Develop, train, and lead plant finance functions to improve business performance across multiple plants. -Support the plant finance functions shifting from reactive data providing to proactive decision support across multiple plants.

Requirements

  • microsoft suite
  • power bi
  • s4 hana
  • cpa
  • bs accounting
  • 6+ years

What You Bring

-Able to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with managers, supervisors, peers, and subordinates. -Planning, organization, execution skills -Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. -6 years or more progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility. -Minimum of 10 years’ experience in accounting and/ or manufacturing accounting -Fluency in English. -Advanced Microsoft suite capabilities. -50% travel required. -CPA certification preferred. -Minimum of a BS Degree in Accounting or Finance. -Proficient in HFM, S4 Hana, AX12 and Power BI with full capabilities a plus. -Highly motivated, self-starting, results oriented.

Benefits

-Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts -Education Assistance -Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions -Parental Leave -Bonus Plan Eligibility

The Company

About Norsk Hydro

-Grew through strategic acquisitions, including Vale’s Brazilian bauxite and alumina assets in 2010. -Operates a globally integrated value chain: mining, refining, smelting, extrusion, recycling, and power. -Invests in recycling and low-carbon aluminum, including new presses and sorting facilities. -Develops renewable energy capacity with pumped storage, wind, solar, and Hydro Rein, a JV with Macquarie. -Completed major green-transition deals and sold majority of its energy arm to accelerate growth. -Played a central role in heavy-water history and built the world’s largest hydro plant at Vemork.

Sector Specialisms

Aluminium production

Bauxite mining

Alumina refining

Primary aluminium

Aluminium extrusions

Aluminium recycling

Renewable energy

Hydropower production

Energy market operations

Advanced aluminium solutions

Automotive industry

Construction industry

Energy industry