Cost Controller (Norwegian Speaking)

Cost Controller – Data Center Project - Oslo, Norway We are seeking a Norwegian-speaking Cost Controller to support a data center construction project based in Oslo. This is an office based role combining project cost control, financial reporting, forecasting, and general project administration. You will work closely with project leadership, procurement, construction teams, and consultants to ensure accurate financial data, timely reporting, and effective cost management throughout the project. Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on project costs, consultant hours, material purchases, supplier invoices, and overall project expenditure.
• Prepare cost forecasts and track actual costs against budgets, highlighting variances and potential cost risks.
• Coordinate consultant timesheets, ensure hours are accurately recorded in the relevant systems, and follow up on outstanding or incorrect submissions.
• Prepare weekly project reports covering hours worked, costs, and general project expenditure, as well as monthly financial reports for internal management.
• Extract and consolidate financial data from SAP, ensuring information is accurate, up to date, and presented clearly to present in weekly / monthly reviews.
• Work closely with the procurement and construction teams to follow up on material purchases, invoices, commitments, and other project-related costs.
• Support general administrative tasks, maintain accurate project records, and assist with the day-to-day financial coordination of the project.

Requirements

• Fluent in Norwegian is essential.
• Previous experience in cost control, project finance, project reporting, or a similar financial/project support role.
• Experience working with budgets, forecasts, financial data, and management reporting.
• Good working knowledge of SAP and strong Excel/reporting skills would be an advantage.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ideally based in Oslo or the surrounding area.

Project Details

• Location: Oslo, Norway
• Employment: Contract / Consultant
• Contract: 10 Months, Possibility of extension.
• Start date: Immediate / ASAP
• Notice period: No longer than 1 month.

- This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Cost Controller to play an important role in the financial management and reporting of a major data center construction project. Referral fee for any successful candidates you recommend. Please let me know if you have anyone that would be interested. If you are interested, apply here or contact me via email: jaw@thor-companies.com