Area Controller

Description:

The Area Controller will contribute, drive and support the implementation of the common aquaculture strategy. You will be responsible for managing finance within the Ocean Ecology Group and be the contact point for the external accountant in Iceland. You will be the sparring partner for the International leg of Åkerblå Group and Åkerblå Group Finance team and hence it is crucial to build effective and collaborative business relationships. You will manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, improve processes and performance, and support the implementation of the integration activities. With the support of the Finance Director of Åkerblå Group, you will verify that activities are carried out in compliance with the strategy, annual operating plan, and DNV management systems.

In addition to the above, you have a high degree of entrepreneurship and a strong interest in new technologies that can be used to further digitalize the service portfolio. You will be working in an environment with mature services as well as with services in the start-up / scale-up phase.

The Area Controller will report to the Åkerblå Group Finance Director and be based preferably in Gloucester. However, we would consider another location in the UK depending on the selected candidate.

Tasks May Include
 

• Manage finance team (2) & finance operations within Ocean Ecology Group and be the contact point for the external accountant in Iceland.
• Perform and manage the monthly/quarterly reporting process of relevant entities.
• Perform periodic balance sheet reviews, especially related to accounts receivables, work in progress, accrued expenses and cash and bank balances
• Perform and manage relevant entities' annual target-setting and quarterly forecasting process.
• With the support of DNV GSS Finance, ensure that statutory and other reporting requirements for legal entities are met.
• With the support of Åkerblå Group Finance Director, be actively involved in M&A projects (due diligence, post-merger integration and rationalism of synergies)
• Support the Åkerblå Group Finance Director, International Director and Ocean Ecology Leaders in setting up robust business models, pricing models and cost allocation models.
• Ensure that DNV Group governance principles concerning financial management, reporting and review processes are applied and implemented within Åkerblå international entities over time