Kongsberg Maritime - Global Customer Support

Finance Controller

Make an impact with us at KONGSBERG. Your expertise Protechts People and Planet. 

As the Finance Controller, you will oversee all financial management activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving strategic financial planning. You will also be responsible for managing and developing the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. 

We drive purposeful finance. Protechting People and Planet guides every decision. 
 

Responsibilities 

  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve project performance
  • Secure financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting 
  • Recruit, train, and mentor finance staff, conducting performance evaluations and fostering professional development 
  • Monitor and control project budgets, expenditures, and forecasts 
  • Collaborate with project managers to develop and maintain project schedules and resource plans 
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve project performance 

Qualifications and experience 

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field 
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills 
  • Strong knowledge of project management and financial principles 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Detail-oriented and analytical, with a high level of accuracy 

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Research shows that women and minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!  

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment. 
 

You are able to 

  • act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results 
  • focus on bottom-line results, identify potential risks and monitor the financial impact of own activities 
  • develop people through delegation, empowerment, coaching and promote self development 
  • analyse complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments 
  • demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area 
  • co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals 

What we can offer 

  • An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions 
  • An inspiring and safe work environment 
  • Professional development and career opportunities 
  • Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes 

 

Work location 
Kongsberg or Horten 

Point of contact 
Hege Halvorsen, Finance Manager, Mobile +47 97763394
Stephanie Wilhelmsen, Finance Manager, Mobile +47 99721480
 
 

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries 

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 3000 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers. 

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results. 

Protechting people and planet 

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Reference No.:

JR-P6650441

Region:

  • Buskerud
  • Vestfold

Job type:

Permanent

Working hours:

Full-time

Working days:

Day

Position type:

Finance & accounting

Application deadline:

12/01/2025

Location:

Kongsberg or Horten

Contacts:

Hege Halvorsen

Mobile: +47 97763394

Company homepage:

www.kongsberg.com/maritime/

Office address:

Kirkegårdsveien 45 0000 Kongsberg

Office location: