Head of Finance

This role is designed for a finance professional who thrives on working closely with commercial, operational, and corporate teams to drive business performance, while also possessing a strong technical background in accounting, ERP systems, and financial controls.

Will report to the Regional Finance Manager, this role will serve as the finance business partner for the facility in Norway. The successful candidate will support budgeting, forecasting, and business case development, while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational execution. This position requires a hands on professional who combines strong business partnering skills with the ability to review and, when necessary, directly perform accounting and reporting activities

Key Responsibilities

FP&A & Business Partnering

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and rolling projection processes for Norway, ensuring alignment with regional targets and business strategy
• Act as a copilot to the business, providing financial insights, decision support, and recommendations to commercial and operational leaders
• Review, challenge, and validate forecasts, pricing strategies, and customer profitability analyses
• Build and evaluate financial business cases for investments and growth initiatives
• Track and validate savings initiatives, cost reductions, and process improvements with operational teams
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior management, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Manage submissions to corporate systems (HFM), ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant reporting

Controlling & Compliance

• Oversee local financial control processes and ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP, company policies, and local regulations
• Supervise, review, and validate work performed by Shared Service Centers or local staff, stepping in directly when needed to complete activities such as reconciliations, GL postings, and ERP processes
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of month-end close, including fixed assets, inventory, AR/AP, intercompany, payroll accruals, and other accounting areas
• Support local statutory and tax compliance, including VAT filings, in collaboration with external advisors where needed
• Act as the primary point of contact for government authorities and auditors in Norway
• Maintain strong internal controls and support process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with exposure to both FP&A and Controlling
• Strong accounting foundation, capable of reviewing and performing GL processes, reconciliations, and ERP transactions
• Proven ability to combine strategic business partnering with hands-on execution
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, process automation)
• ERP experience required (MS Dynamics and Oracle preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with high energy, ownership, and ability to influence stakeholders
• Fluency in English is required; Norwegian are considered a strong advantage
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a must
• Prior experience managing or supporting multi-country operations is a plus

We not only embrace change… we drive it.  We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests.  We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:  

• Work hours flexibility
• International environment 
• A growing team with good spirit
• Competitive total rewards

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to www.averydennison.com