Financial Controller
An opportunity to take on a broad and visible finance role in a global life science company where your work directly supports both business performance and compliance.
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Would you like to take on a broad and visible finance role in a global life science company where your work directly supports both business performance and compliance?
Bayer Norway AS is looking for a motivated and proactive Financial Controller to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is eager to learn, take ownership, and develop within a dynamic and international environment.
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of finance topics, including accounting, controlling, statutory reporting, tax, and compliance. You will work closely with both local stakeholders and Bayer’s global finance network.
We are a small and agile team where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The position is located at our office in Lysaker.
Tasks and responsibilities
Own accurate and timely global and local financial reporting
Support month-end and year-end closing activities
Prepare annual accounts, tax calculations, returns, and audit documentation
Coordinate compliance reporting and public reporting
Act as key interface towards Shared Services
Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights
Support and improve finance processes and tools
Contribute to projects and system implementations
Drive continuous improvement and digitalization
Collaborate across internal functions
Support the Finance Manager as needed
Who we are looking for
University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or similar
2–3 years relevant experience (audit experience is an advantage)
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Good Excel and system skills, Maestro experience an advantage
Ability to work independently and take ownership
Structured, detail-oriented mindset
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Comfortable in a dynamic environment
Fluent in English and one Scandinavian language
Who we are looking for
University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or similar
2–3 years relevant experience (audit experience is an advantage)
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Good Excel and system skills, Maestro experience an advantage
Ability to work independently and take ownership
Structured, detail-oriented mindset
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Comfortable in a dynamic environment
Fluent in English and one Scandinavian language
What we offer
At Bayer, you will join a purpose-driven global organization where your work contributes to solutions that matter.
Broad role with responsibility and visibility
Strong development opportunities
International collaboration
Supportive and learning-focused environment
The position reports to the Finance Lead Scandinavia.
How to apply
If you meet the requirements of this opportunity we encourage you to apply now, at the latest August 7th 2026.
Please apply with an updated CV and Cover letter in English. We will review the applications on continuous basis. We reserve the rights to close the advert earlier.
Functional area: Finance & Accounting
Seniority level: Professional
#LI-NOR
- Team
- Enabling Function
- Locations
- Bayer Norway
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals
- Last application date
- 07 August, 2026
Bayer Norway
Workplace & Culture
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
About Bayer Nordic
At Bayer we always start by listening – because our customers are at the heart of everything we do. The needs of our customers and the challenges facing society inspire us to develop ideas that improve people’s lives. As part of the Bayer team, each of us needs to thoroughly understand and support our customers in order to deliver products and solutions that matter – now and in the future.
You find us in Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Baltic countries, i.e. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. We are more than 1400 people who are passionate to make a difference.
In the region we have two global R&D and production sites, in Finland and Norway. The Turku-based production facility is one of the Group's global pharmaceutical production facilities, where medicines are manufactured for more than 130 countries. Over the last years Bayer has increased its investments, research activities and partnerships in the Nordics, and we are proud of being one of the most significant Life Science companies in the region.
Why Bayer? Because we’re a pioneer in the fields of human and plant health. Because we invent the solutions that will create a sustainable future for our planet. Because a career with Bayer means you can put your passion into practice and make an impact.