The aluminium industry is trending towards a circular low-carbon economy and Hydro Aluminium Metal (AM) has strong ambitions to achieve a net zero-carbon- and emission aluminium production.

We are leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminium with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

We are now looking for a talented Business Analyst to join our Performance and Controlling team within the central finance unit, located in Oslo. You will join a small international team, consisting of young professionals and experienced colleagues and be part of our ambitious journey to strengthen our competitive position as a supplier of low-carbon aluminium.

What we offer

We offer a position with excellent development opportunities, and high level of flexibility and responsibility. You will work with business planning activities and exciting controller tasks used for decision-making and regular reporting and serve as a business partner for business units across Aluminium Metal. In addition to our core analysis and reporting tasks, you will be able to participate in projects which could include business cases development, post investment reviews, financial modelling, drive improvement initiatives, strategy development & reviews, automation projects and IT implementation support. 

Your workplace is at our headquarters in Vækerø, Oslo. In your position you will report to the Head of Performance and Controlling in AM and you will be exposed to senior management in AM. You will work in a team with highly competent and engaged colleagues, and get the opportunity to develop yourself for a further career in Hydro.

Areas of responsibility

As a business analyst you will act as a business partner for other business units in AM. Our main responsibilities are business planning and controlling and supporting reporting segments of the business. 

• Contribute to the preparation of business plan and forecast
• Support in monthly/quarterly reporting process, explain trends, development and drivers
• Responsible for / Supporting on key performance processes across AM (from plant to group), like:
  • Performance management reporting and key performance indicators
  • Capital allocation
  • Improvement programs
  • Joint Venture controlling
• Key analytical / modeling work within various fields, like:
  • Projects, deep-dives and benchmarking
  • Financial scenarios and valuation
  • General modelling, analysis ad hoc requests etc.
• Standardize processes, develop tools, models and assist in automation efforts to improve quality and efficiency
• Participate in our digital transformation 

Your qualifications and skills

• Master’s degree, preferably in finance, business administration, industrial engineering, accounting or similar
• Preferably 2-5 years’ experience as an analyst, controller, consultant or similar. More recent qualified graduates are welcome to apply. 
• Advanced user of Excel and PowerPoint is a requirement. Experience with other analytical tools is an advantage (SAP analytics cloud / SAC, PowerBI etc.) 
• Knowledge of finance theory, basic accounting theory and principles 
• Strong analytical and problem solving-skills and the ability to sanity-check financials and explanations with high quality
• High level of written and oral English is required

Who are you?

We believe you will enjoy this role if you are willing and motivated to learn and grow. You are structured, service-minded and an excellent team player, motivated to work in a diverse and at times high-paced environment. You have comprehensive communication and storytelling skills, and you are comfortable presenting analytical findings and strategic topics. 

Additional information

Please enclose all relevant transcripts with your application (academic records/diplomas, certificates etc.). Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via email. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.

Apply before: February 9, 2025

If you have any questions, please contact: 

Søren Steffensen, Head of Performance and Controlling
Mobile: +47 919 07 801

Siri Randen, Recruiter
Mobile : +47 948 21 618