Finance Director
Permanent, Full-time
Stavanger
The Role:
The Finance Director will play a pivotal role within the Scantech AS and James Fisher Norway Senior Leadership Team, directing a high-performing finance team of four based in Norway and providing strategic oversight across the business. With a holistic view of ScanTech AS’s financial position, the role combines sound financial expertise with data-driven insight to inform choices that strengthen performance and aid long-term growth. The Finance Director will be responsible for budget management, forecasting, financial analysis and risk assessment, while partnering closely with the wider organisation to enable our growth strategy across Norway, Canada and emerging markets such as Malaysia and Indonesia.
What you’ll be doing:
- Formulate and manage financial strategy linked to short and long-term strategy planning.
- Analyse financial performance against agreed KPI’s.
- Prepare financial reports including but not limited to Management Accounts, Statutory Accounts etc.
- Oversee budget planning and forecasting.
- Manage audits, compliance and tax preparations.
- Aid the Senior Management Team (SLT) with financial analysis and risk mitigation.
- Manage Norwegian finance and accounting team.
- Conduct internal financial reviews.
- Oversee cost control in EPCIC projects.
What we’re looking for:
- Masters degree or equivalent.
- Relevant experience including reporting to Norwegian GAAP & IFRS.
- Experience with data analysis and financial forecasting, knowledge of relevant Norwegian laws.
- Experienced in financial planning, managing budgets and spends, using accounting & finance tools, audit and compliance.
- Logical, organised, detail focused, have a strategic mindset, able to communicate well with all stakeholders and to mentor the finance team.
- Fluent in both Norwegian and English.
Why join us?
- Stimulating work environment with a range of attractive benefits.
- Competitive pension and insurance terms.
- Modern office premises, well-equipped gyms, and an inviting cafeteria that serves healthy meals.
- Company lodge in a beautiful area.
- Flexible working hours.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- We value diversity and actively work to create a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and respected.
About Us:
Scan Tech AS is Norway’s leading provider of integrated engineering solutions, specialising in the decarbonisation of the oil and gas industry and the expansion of renewable energy. We develop innovative solutions that deliver measurable results and drive long-term value for our customers.
Headquartered in Stavanger, we are proud to be part of James Fisher and Sons plc - an international group operating in specialised segments of the global energy, marine, and defence markets. Across all business units, James Fisher is recognised for its commitment to safety, integrity, innovation, and responsible operations.
At Scan Tech, we are dedicated to delivering cost-efficient, high-quality solutions for the marine and oil & gas industries backed by exceptional service and a strong track record of performance.
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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.