Financial Controller, Arabica Group

Location: Oslo, Norway
Contract: Permanent contract, full time
Starting date: As soon as possible

The Arabica group is looking for a highly professional self-motivated person to join our team in Oslo. You will assist the Management and the Board of the group with financial control and administrative support for the 5 companies of the group, but mainly for Collaborative Coffee Source AS (CCS).

Arabica is group of vertically integrated specialty coffee companies based in Norway, still, working internationally. The group was born in 1997 with Java espresso bar, one of the first specialty coffee shops established in Oslo. Later on, other coffee businesses were founded, including CCS which is a quality focused and knowledge driven green coffee trading company. CCS is now the largest and most complex organization within the Arabica group, currently sourcing coffee in over ten countries in Central & South America, and East Africa, and serving clients across three continents; Europe, North America and Asia.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

For all the companies of the group:

Preparing budget
Monthly reporting, cash management, financial control
Close communication with the accountants and auditors
Assisting the management for the preparation of the board meetings

Specific to Collaborative Coffee Source:

Financial control and cash management (in particular, close control of inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable)
Close communication with CCS’ financial partners
Daily management of administrative matters
Onboarding new employees, close relationship with CCS team members on a daily basis
Regular reporting to the Management on financial, administrative, legal and HR matters.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Business school Bachelor or Master preferred, with a focus on Corporate finance.
A creative person, who undertakes initiatives and suggests improvement/solution for key issues.
The ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills.
A demonstrated capability to collaborate with and maintain effective relationships and communication with colleagues and partners.
A flexible nature, positive temperament and ability to handle stressful situations.
Enjoys working independently with minimal guidance as well as with a close-knit team.
Strong work ethic, self-motivated.
Language Skills: Excellent English reading, writing and speaking skills are required.