Group Finance Director

Job Title: Group Finance Director, EMEA📍 Location: Norway📁 Industry: Data Centre Infrastructure📑 Reporting to: Colo CFOCompany Overview: Our client is a high-growth data centre organisation operating across the EMEA region. Focused on delivering scalable digital infrastructure for hyperscalers, enterprises, and mission-critical users, they are now seeking an experienced Group Finance Director to lead financial operations across the region. Job Purpose: To lead FP&A, monthly reporting, budgeting, business planning, financial control, and procurement functions, ensuring accurate reporting, strategic insight, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the creation of monthly financial reporting.

Report on financial performance vs Budget/Business Plan and prepare for regular leadership reviews. Coordinate the annual budgeting process, including inputs from Sales, Operations, IT, and HR/Admin. Perform a six-month rolling cash flow forecast update each month. Update the Business Plan when required. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis. Provide recommendations for improvements of ERP systems or reporting processes. Identify new metrics to drive business performance relative to strategic priorities while minimising risk. Provide insight on spending trends, cost-saving initiatives, and margin opportunities. Draft specific business cases to support strategic initiatives.

Forecast and control construction project costs across the group. Oversee treasury back-office activities including payments and reconciliations. Lead credit control operations. Act as a senior user and internal point of contact for financial systems (NetSuite experience is a plus). Oversee procurement activities (excluding construction), including management of a Procurement Manager. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Proven experience as a Financial Manager and/or Financial Analyst. Minimum of 10 years’ finance experience. Extensive understanding of financial trends within both the organisation and broader market. Demonstrated ability to manage, guide, and lead employees.

Strong grasp of financial statistics and accounting principles. Working knowledge of statutory legislation and financial regulations. Excellent IT and MS Excel/Office skills. High proficiency in written and verbal English. Experience with Oracle NetSuite is advantageous but not essential.