Group Business Controller

To support our exceptional growth journey, we need to acquire and develop the best talent and create the best possible workplace. To help us on our journey, we are now looking for a Group Business Controller. This position will be responsible for following up on group operations and support the business in various financial needs and collaborate with other functions outside finance in order to understand what drives the business and identify business improvements. The role will report to the CFO. As part of the Finance team within Nordic Unmanned you will have a central role in making sure we have the necessary financial data and insights to take the best decisions. The position is based in Sandnes and offers flexible office solutions.

It is a requirement for this position that applicants must have a residential address in Norway.

Key responsibilities – How will you help us grow?

• Forecasting and annual budget processes for the group
• Preparation, analysis and reporting on ongoing cash flow and liquidity situation
• Oversight over segment business control function
• Be responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting on operations, financial performance, risks & KPI’s etc. for the group
• Participate in tender processes
• Work closely with top management in preparing business cases, scenario analysis and investment valuations
• Driving enhancement and standardisation of budgeting and planning process across the group
• Work to continually provide process and efficiency improvements
• Contribute to quarterly and yearly group consolidation process of financial reporting
• Contribute to preparation of financial documentation to the Board of Directors
• Ad hoc tasks within finance team

Desired experience and qualifications – What do you bring to the table?

• Preferably a master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (consulting, finance, business controlling or similar)
• Good competence in Microsoft systems, financial ERP systems and knowledge in Business Intelligence tools like Power BI or equivalent is an advantage
• Excellent command of written and oral English. Norwegian is an advantage but not a prerequisite

Personal qualities – Who are you?

• You are systematic, accurate and highly motivated
• Self-driven and result oriented
• Strong analytical skills on an operational level
• Ability to think wholistically and work with details
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (digital, written, and oral skills)
• Thrive in a fast-paced and shifting environment surrounded by a supportive team
• Ability to work independently and trust own judgement
• The ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
• Interest to adopt knowledge of the business’ operational/technical work scope
• Positive attitude and service minded
• Flexible and solution oriented
• Commercial mindset
• A trusted team player with humor

What we can offer 

• A positive and engaging working environment 
• You will be part of a fast-growing business  
• Opportunity to influence and drive the growth of the company further
• Be part of our proud values
• Flexible office solutions 

NU Group is a leading European certified operator of unmannedaircraft systems to clients within both the defense-, security- and civil surveillance industries. We are also a European manufacturer of lightweight drones tailored for defense & security.

The Group serves large corporations, government agencies and security customers by offering systems, AI supported solutions, and flight services for environmentally friendly delivery of productivity improvements and time critical, actionable data insights.

Founded in Norway in 2014, NU Group has offices in Sandnes (NO), Cranfield (UK), Hasselt (BE) and Arnsberg (GER). Nordic Unmanned ASA is listed on Euronext Growth with the ticker NUMND. The Group’s operating history is 20 years.