Would you like to take on a broad and visible finance role in a global life science company where your work directly supports both business performance and compliance?
Bayer Norway AS is looking for a motivated and proactive Financial Controller to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is eager to learn, take ownership, and develop within a dynamic and international environment.
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of finance topics, including accounting, controlling, statutory reporting, tax, and compliance. You will work closely with both local stakeholders and Bayer’s global finance network.
We are a small and agile team where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The position is located at our office in Lysaker.
Tasks and responsibilities
Own accurate and timely global and local financial reporting
Support month-end and year-end closing activities
Prepare annual accounts, tax calculations, returns, and audit documentation
Coordinate compliance reporting and public reporting
Act as key interface towards Shared Services
Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights
Support and improve finance processes and tools
Contribute to projects and system implementations
Drive continuous improvement and digitalization
Collaborate across internal functions
Support the Finance Manager as needed
Who we are looking for
University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or similar
2–3 years relevant experience (audit experience is an advantage)
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Good Excel and system skills, Maestro experience an advantage
Ability to work independently and take ownership
Structured, detail-oriented mindset
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Comfortable in a dynamic environment
Fluent in English and one Scandinavian language
Who we are looking for
University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or similar
2–3 years relevant experience (audit experience is an advantage)
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Good Excel and system skills, Maestro experience an advantage
Ability to work independently and take ownership
Structured, detail-oriented mindset
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Comfortable in a dynamic environment
Fluent in English and one Scandinavian language
What we offer
At Bayer, you will join a purpose-driven global organization where your work contributes to solutions that matter.
Broad role with responsibility and visibility
Strong development opportunities
International collaboration
Supportive and learning-focused environment
The position reports to the Finance Lead Scandinavia.
How to apply
If you meet the requirements of this opportunity we encourage you to apply now, at the latest August 7th 2026.
Please apply with an updated CV and Cover letter in English. We will review the applications on continuous basis. We reserve the rights to close the advert earlier.
Functional area: Finance & Accounting
Seniority level: Professional
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Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. We design our products and services to serve the most essential human needs of health and nutrition. At the same time, we strive to address some of the world’s biggest challenges presented by a growing and aging global population.
At Bayer, we’re committed to driving sustainable development and generate a positive impact with our businesses.
Through the power of science, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life for all of us. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish our communities around the world.
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