About Prysmian
Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Team overview
As a Business and Industrial Controller you will be in the Norway and Denmark Accounting Team where the Finance and Controlling functions are included in the Nordics Finance organization and operate under the Nordics CFO. The team is responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, robust controlling activities, and ensuring compliance with both local statutory requirements and Group policies.
Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:
As Norway and Denmark Controller, you will support business performance through financial analysis, performance monitoring, and governance. Reporting to the Controlling Manager for Norway and Denmark, you will work closely with business leaders, Nordics stakeholders, and Group Finance functions.
This role offers exposure to a dynamic international environment, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement, support strategic decision-making, and strengthen financial performance across the business.
Partner with the Plant Manager to monitor and improve production cost performance.
Perform variance analysis on labor, materials, and manufacturing costs.
Support initiatives to increase efficiency and cost competitiveness, particularly at the Drammen plant.
Support Sales teams in Norway and Denmark with profitability and performance analysis.
Provide financial insight to support commercial and operational decision-making.
Contribute to margin improvement and profitability management.
Support month-end closing, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Ensure alignment and transparency with local management, Nordics Finance, and Group functions.
Act as a trusted partner to operational and commercial stakeholders.
Drive KPI monitoring and performance management.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, and decision-making support.
Oversee inventory and investment-related financial activities.
Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls and Group policies
Who are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Solid experience in business and industrial controlling, including cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Controlling role, preferably within an industrial or production setting.
Proven experience in month-end closing processes and management reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into meaningful insights.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel); SAP experience is highly preferred. Familiarity with reporting and BI tools (e.g. Hyperion, QlikView)
Fluency in English; additional Nordic language skills are a plus.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
Highly structured, accurate, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and professional integrity.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment.
Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, while maintaining high quality standards.
Our selection process:
1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (upon manager's request)
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If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!
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Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 109 plants and 27 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.
