**Regional Head of Finance – Norway**

We are seeking a commercially driven
**Regional Head of Finance**
to lead the finance function in Norway and act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director. This is a high-impact leadership role combining financial ownership, operational insight, and analytical depth, with direct influence on growth, profitability, and long-term value creation.

**The Opportunity**

As Regional Head of Finance, you will take full ownership of financial performance across the Norwegian market. You will drive planning, forecasting, and performance management, while ensuring best-in-class reporting and commercially focused decision support.

You will work closely with the CEO, CFO, and regional MD, playing a central role in shaping strategic direction and execution.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Strategic Finance Business Partnering**

- Act as a trusted finance partner to the Norway MD, translating financial performance into clear business actions.
- Drive Revenue and ARR growth through detailed performance analysis and commercial insight.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen Rule of 40 performance and overall value creation.
- Support strategic projects, business expansion initiatives, and investment evaluations.

**2. Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management**

- Own the budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with group objectives.
- Develop robust financial models, scenario planning, and performance tracking frameworks.
- Ensure accurate ARR tracking and forecasting through ERP systems.
- Monitor professional services billing and utilisation to maximise consultancy revenue and margin.

**3. Reporting & Systems Leadership**

- Prepare and present standardised monthly financial reporting packs to the CEO, CFO, and local leadership.
- Lead and support the implementation and optimisation of P&L tools.
- Act as the regional expert for financial planning systems and data governance.
- Integrate and synthesise data from multiple systems to deliver clear, decision-ready insights.

**4. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration**

- Review, coach, and develop FP&A team members to ensure high-quality output and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with accounting, group finance, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Maintain strong alignment with the Norway MD through regular engagement and on-site presence as required.

**Your Profile**

- Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, and financial statement preparation.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; high proficiency with ERP and financial planning systems.
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating under tight deadlines.
- Able to distil complex data into concise, commercially relevant recommendations.
- Confident communicator, experienced in presenting to senior leadership.
- Self-starter with strong ownership and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment.
- Knowledge of SQL or basic coding is advantageous.
- Multilingual capabilities are a strong plus.