Job Description

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

Role purpose

For our Global Business Services (GBS) Finance Italy organization, we are currently seeking an Accounting ManagerBased at our offices in Cernusco sul Naviglio / Ornago (Milan area) and reporting directly to the Head of GBS Regional Hub Europe South, you will be responsible for overseeing accounting activities for three legal entities in Italy The scope includes general accounting, statutory and management reporting, and local tax matters, supporting our Extrusion and Building Systems business units.

What you will be doing

• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of accounting information
• Manage the preparation, calculation, and reporting of local taxes, ensuring compliance with Italian regulations, IFRS standards, and Group requirements
• Oversee all general accounting entries, ensuring appropriate controls, documentation, and accuracy
• Supervise monthly and annual closing activities and accounting reporting
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five accountants reporting directly to you
• Actively manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Collaboration & Projects
• Serve as a key finance contact, working closely with Controlling and IT teams
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of accounting processes and information systems
• Participate in cross-functional and cross-entity projects, including planning, execution, and progress communication
• In close collaboration with the Finance Managers of Building Systems and Extrusion, liaise with statutory auditors and tax authorities
• Interact with other entities across the Norsk Hydro Group

What will make you successful?

• Higher education in Accounting or Finance (University degree, master’s degree, or equivalent)
• Minimum 4 years of experience as accounting manager in an international or multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards
• SAP Finance proficiency is a plus
• Very good knowledge of English
• Strong Excel skills
• Proven leadership skills, ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, and strong task-prioritization capabilities

What we offer you

• Working at the world’s only fully integrated aluminum and leading renewable energy company
• Diverse, global teams
• Flexible work environment/home office
• We provide you the freedom to be creative and to learn from experts
• Possibility to grow with the company, gain new certificates
• Attractive benefit package

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

Apply before: 30/06/2026