Sustainability Controller

Overview

Opportunity in a nutshell : You are an experienced finance or sustainability professional with solid knowledge of sustainability reporting and ESG data structures who thrives on building processes from scratch.

Role : As a Sustainability Controller you’ll lead the ESG reporting agenda within Finance, embed sustainability into financial controlling, and support our financial controlling and consolidation activities.

Company : Vend, home of FINN, Blocket, Tori, Oikotie, DBA & Bilbasen – where millions of people across the Nordics connect to find what they need, whether it’s a job, a home, a way to move, or a fresh start.

Location : Join us in our central Oslo office with the flexibility to work 50% remotely; your choice, your balance.

Why us : Sustainability is at the core of Vend and central to our purpose. You will shape a future-proof sustainability reporting function from the ground up and embed ESG into how we operate. You’ll work cross-functionally across Finance, Legal, People and Operations, gaining unique expertise in a highly in-demand field of finance.

With strong organizational support for sustainability integration and a culture that encourages growth and learning, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and build your career in an area that matters.

Sounds like your cup of tea? Check out the details below!

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who has :

• Minimum 3 years experience in sustainability and financial reporting (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, audit-readiness).
• Certification within Sustainability (e.g. GRI, The Academy for Sustainability Reporting, or equivalent).
• Strong data handling and Excel / Google Sheets skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial consolidation processes.
• A master’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field. Work experience can compensate for formal education.
• Fluency in English is required, with Norwegian or Swedish as a plus.
• Systematic and thorough, ensuring high data quality and compliance.
• Collaborative and communicative, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Responsible and pragmatic, thriving in a context of evolving structures and regulations, taking initiative where you see opportunities.

The job

What’s the job like? You will ensure Vend delivers efficient, compliant, and value-adding ESG reporting, and embed sustainability into financial processes. This is a unique opportunity to create lasting impact by designing robust processes, shaping cross-functional collaboration, and embedding ESG into core financial systems. You’ll also contribute to monthly close and consolidation, assist with IFRS reporting, and help strengthen internal controls and process quality across Finance.

Your day-to-day may include :

You’ll report directly to the Head of Group Accounting and join a skilled team of eight colleagues, including financial controllers, internal control, accounting specialists and treasurer. The team collaborates closely to ensure high-quality reporting and compliance across Vend. In this role, you’ll also work hand in hand with our Head of Sustainability, combining financial and strategic sustainability expertise to build a robust ESG reporting framework.

Want to get a feel for our culture and what drives us? Take a peek behind the scenes at our Career page.

Application

Got your attention? Send us your application by 12 October 2025 . We’ll start reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Questions

Reach out to Anita Toth, Head of Group Accounting , for details about the role and daily work. For questions about the recruitment process, you can contact Elin Pedersen Nystuen, Talent Acquisition Partner.

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