Director of Financial Planning

Working at Mercell 

At Mercell, we're on a mission to revolutionize public procurement, making it accessible and effortless for everyone involved. Imagine a world where public buyers and visionary suppliers come together seamlessly to make a great deal easier and shape the future. That's what we're all about.

With a dynamic culture built on continuous growth, trust, and collaboration, Mercell offers an environment where your talents can thrive. You will be part of an international environment with ambitious and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about what they do and supported to be themselves.

Together, let's shape the future and create real value for society, one innovative solution at a time.

Your Mission 

We are looking for a strategic and analytical leader for our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. In this key role, you will gain full ownership of the company's budget and forecasting processes and become a key driver in transforming data into insights that create growth and profitability. You will lead a competent team, collaborate closely with the corporate management team and be a strategic sparring partner for the CFO/COO and owner.

At Mercell, we have a data-driven approach to business development. Through precise analyses and financial modeling, we identify improvement opportunities and ensure that the company reaches its ambitious goals. Forecasting is crucial for both financial control and to uncover new business opportunities. Your ability to combine detail focus with strategic perspective will be central to the role.

We see the following qualities as important to thrive in this role:

• You are business-oriented, analytical and have a high ability to execute
• You are able to see the big picture, while at the same time having control over the details
• You have a positive and solution-oriented attitude, take responsibility and ownership of processes and deliveries, and set high standards for quality and deadlines 
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and complex issues, and have strong collaboration and communication skills
• You are self-driven and comfortable delivering on your own

Core Responsibilities  

• Lead the FP&A team and ensure quality in budget and forecasting work
• Develop and manage financial modeling (profit and loss and balance sheet)
• Transform data into fact-based decisions and strategic recommendations
• Prepare reports and analyses for management and board
• Identify improvement projects and new business opportunities
• Contribute to strategic processes, including exit preparations

Required Qualifications  

• Relevant master's degree , or equivalent)
• Strong experience (ideally 5–10 years) in FP&A, Business Controlling, consulting or auditing/TAS
• Solid expertise in analysis and financial modeling
• Experience with budget and forecasting processes, preferably in international operations
• Expertise in relevant analysis tools such as Tableau or similar is an advantage
• Digital skills beyond Excel and the Office suite are valued
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in Norwegian

Start date: As soon as possible 
Duration: Full time
Location: Norway, Oslo

 

What we offer 

At Mercell you will play a central role in an international group with high ambitions and a professional owner behind you. We offer a professionally challenging position with varied and demanding tasks, and great opportunities for both personal and professional development. You will be part of a forward-looking and international working environment characterized by committed and skilled colleagues. The role will be located in modern premises in Skøyen and offer competitive conditions.

Has this sparked your interest?

Then we can't wait to have you join our mission and looking forward to receiving your application 

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