Financial Controller

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Date: 27 May 2025

Location: Etterstad, NO, N-0601 Osl

Company: Specsavers

Drive financial insight and control across international markets in a fast-moving retail business 
 

At Specsavers, we're dedicated to making eye and hearing care accessible to all. As pioneers and a global leader in innovative technologies, we help people optimise their vision and hearing. We foster your expertise, welcome you into a supportive family, and propel your growth. Grounded in our collaboration, curiosity, courage, and compassion values, we strive to challenge the status quo and invite you to team up with us. 

 

To strengthen our Finance team, we're searching for an experienced Financial Controller to join our team for 12 months during our team member's leave. 

 

Your role 

 

As Financial Controller, you’ll provide vital financial reporting, modelling, and insights across Specsavers to ensure the management team and stakeholders have the clarity they need to drive operational and financial success. You will oversee robust application of accounting policies, ensure compliance with VAT and tax regulations, and lead period-end reporting within agreed timelines. 

 

You’ll manage the Group’s yearly budgeting and forecasting processes, support business decisions with regular and ad hoc financial analysis, and maintain a financial risk management framework to identify and mitigate key risks. You’ll also deliver financial projections for new and existing stores, improve financial processes, and contribute to various strategic projects, working closely with the Head of Finance. 

 

Key responsibilities include: 

 

  • Ensuring Group Accounting Policy is consistently applied alongside the Accounting Manager 

  • Guaranteeing compliance with VAT and tax laws 

  • Managing timely period-end processing and preparation of reporting packs 

  • Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting for the Group 

  • Providing daily, monthly, and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis 

  • Maintaining and developing financial risk management frameworks 

  • Conducting financial modelling for campaigns and store performance 

  • Supporting process improvements and ad hoc finance projects 

 

This is a 12-month cover role, with the possibility for extension, offering a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial health and growth of Specsavers. 

 

Your new team 

 

As our new Financial Controller, you’ll join a supportive and driven team based in Oslo, working both on-site and with flexible hybrid options. In our finance team, we support the business by delivering clear, insightful financial information that drives smart decisions and helps our stores and partners succeed. Your role will be key in ensuring financial control and enabling growth across the business. 

 

We stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners to grow the business, acting as one team—respecting and supporting each other, sharing ideas openly, and working with passion and accountability to make things happen. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where continuous learning and celebrating success are core to our culture. 

 

  • Join our global team of friendly, talented, and passionate colleagues. Enjoy a salary package with good pension and insurance schemes, extra days off, free eye care vouchers, and more. 

 

  • Grow in your role with free access to online learning, monthly one-on-one discussions with your manager, personalised development plans, and increased responsibility. 

 

  • We offer a fun work environment with great coffee, laughter, good conversations, Friday treats, and shared lunches — all in our fresh, new office in central Oslo. 

 

Your qualifications 

 

We’re looking for someone who is analytical and proactive, with the confidence to navigate complexity and deliver results collaboratively. To thrive in this role at Specsavers, you should align with the following: 

 

  • Relevant education at MBA or Siviløkonom level (or equivalent experience) 

  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience 

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills 

  • Good understanding of VAT and tax regulations 

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse, international finance teams 

  • Well-developed organisational skills and a focus on continuously improving processes 

  • Great attention to detail, with a structured and thoughtful approach to your work 

  • Comfortable managing deadlines and adapting to change in a fast-paced environment 

  • Fluent in business English 

 

We value adaptability, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset — qualities that will help you succeed and grow with us in this dynamic role. 

 

Curious to learn more? Then apply today 

 

To apply, please send us your CV using the button below. We want to respect your time, so including an application letter is optional. Feel free to apply as soon as possible. 

 

Please avoid including any photos or references to your age in your CV. It contributes to a fairer and more unbiased assessment.  

 

We review CV’s and call in for interviews continuously and in standard, our recruitment process consists of a screening, 2-rounds of interviews including a personality assessment feedback.  

 

If you're interested in learning more about the incredible team you'll be joining and our shared goals as a family business, visit our pages: This is who we are, and This is what we do. 

 

Diversity & Inclusion at Specsavers 

 

Specsavers will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected factor. 

 

In line with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we integrate these principles into all aspects of our work, from product development to team building.

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