About the position
VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, aiming to lead the green and technological transition in maritime operations. Through our specialized companies, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry. Together with our shareholder Fincantieri S.p.A. Italy, we have unique strengths and competitive advantages.
We offer you to be a part of our HR team consisting of highly skilled and enthusiastic employees where our core values empower us and drive us forward.
As HR Controller you will specialize in labor cost control, budgeting and financial reporting. This position plays a key role in optimizing labor costs, ensuring accurate budgeting, and providing comprehensive financial analysis and reporting to support effective decision-making. You will report to HR Group Budget & Cost Control Manager and work closely with the full HR team in VARD.
Key information
Duties and responsibilities
- Reporting and analyzes related to the activities of the HR departments budgeting and reporting activities:
- Global HR budget and monthly headcount reporting.
- Global HR labour cost budgeting and re-estimation activities.
- Monthly Fincantieri HR Report.
- HR KPI reporting (sick leave, turnover etc).
- HR/Social Sustainability reporting for Norway.
- Monitor and analyze labor costs, including salaries, wages, benefits, overtime, and other labor-related expenses.
- Provide support to the local HR organisation related to reports from business systems.
- Creating Purchase Requests in SAP on behalf of VARD Headquarter.
Qualifications
- Relevant higher education, preferable within economics/finance
- 2-5 years of experience within economics/finance is preferable
- Knowledge of how to build effective reporting systems
- Digital understanding
- Good knowledge of English, verbal and written
Personal qualities
- Assertiveness and ability to engage and to work in teams
- Focused and proactive, ability to work with tight deadlines
- Good cultural understanding
We can offer
- Pleasant working environment in downtown Ålesund
- Challenging tasks in an international environment
- Independent and varied tasks
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Good pension and insurance agreements
- Company health service
- VARD Social activities to integrate as part of our OneTeam