Would you like to play a key role in the further development of our Business Area EMEA and a TOMRA for the future?

We are looking for a value-driven, relationally strong and talented professional who is motivated by challenges and opportunities in a rapidly expanding international organization.

The EMEA segment within TOMRA Collection is expanding operations into many new markets throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, whilst simultaneously needing to strength and synergize its existing market capacity. Like in all businesses, such expansion requires a strong focus on financial responsibilities, both internally and externally. The segment needs someone to elevate these responsibilities whilst driving positive financial outcomes – a leader with a strong moral and ethical compass who displays integrity and care to ensure prosperity for TOMRA Collection and all of its stakeholders.

TOMRA’s core values are Responsibility, Passion and Innovation. We consider these values as a foundational component of  our company culture, reflecting our expectations for how we conduct ourselves and approach daily tasks. TOMRA seeks individuals who are passionate about making their own impact on TOMRA’s mission of leading the resource revolution. Does this resonate with you? If so, we hope you’ll read on.

What does the role involve?
The Head of Finance EMEA will be responsible for developing and leading the finance function across the EMEA Business Area. This role involves driving financial outcomes, establishing processes and procedures in both new and exsisting markets, and supporting the EMEA Leadership Team with financial analysis and strategic insight. The ideal candidate will have both a start-up and large corporate mindset, someone who is flexible and willing to work closely with local markets when required.

Your responsibilities:

Development of Finance Function, including:

• Enhance finance processes, tools, and capabilities throughout the EMEA segment
• Lead the finance team virtual network, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Ensure that robust internal controls are established within the segment
• Take over the controlling function and analytical review to enable the segment to lead effectively

Financial Reporting and Analysis, including:

• Oversee reporting, controlling, and analysis of financial data
• Gather and provide feedback on EMEA figures and budgets
• Support the EMEA Leadership Team and Head of EMEA with financial analysis for each business unit
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data

Change Management, including:

• Evolve the finance function to meet the needs of an expanding segment
• Act as change manager for the finance support function, driving outcomes through finance resources

Market Expansion, including:

• Establish capacity, processes, and procedures in new markets
• Support the expansion efforts to achieve revenue growth over the next five years

Strategic Support, including: 

• Provide information and forecasting to help the segment understand its current financial status
• Identify areas for improvement and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive growth
• Take a critical view of the numbers and work on improving gross margins

What does the role require?

As our new Head of Finance EMEA, you need to be a dynamic and strategic leader, with a blend of start-up and large corporate experience. You should be adaptable, proactive, and capable of driving financial success in a rapidly growing business environment. 

To succeed in this role, we believe the following is essential:

• Proven experience in leading finance functions in both start-up and large corporate environments, with good feedback from your peers and superiors
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing finance teams
• Strong track record of enhancing finance processes, tools, and capabilities
• Interest in pursuing technological opportunities, especially artificial intelligence
• Ability to build and adapt finance functions close to the markets, including flexibility and willingness to step in at local levels as needed
• Willingness to travel and support a growth organization expanding into different markets

The location for the role would primarily be TOMRA’s headquarters in Asker, or our office in the Netherlands (Apeldoorn). The working language is English.


Preferred experience 

• Relevant higher education in finance and economics, preferably at master level with strong results
• International experience is an advantage
• Experience with establishing finance processes and procedures in new businesses or acquisitions
• Proven ability to support market expansion efforts and achieve significant revenue growth
• Ability to deliver financial analyses and insights that drive strategic decision-making
• Skilled in developing strategies for new market entry and cost management

About you

• You naturally excel at establishing, developing and maintaining good relationships over time
• You are a skilled and clear communicator with everybody in any role, both verbally and in writing, in English
• You are robust and have the ability to “weather the storm” over time  
• You are able to stay on top of a busy schedule and effectively manage changed needs and priorities
• You have a good understanding of roles, you are happy navigating interests and stakeholders, and you understand both formal and informal lines in a complex structure
• You are happiest when you achieve and build something with others
• You are characterized by your confidence and sound judgment
• You thrive with a high workload and are able to keep a cool and clear head in times of stress

About us
TOMRA was founded in 1972, based on the design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. TOMRA Collection is a leading innovator in the circular economy and Clean Loop Recycling. The TOMRA Group employs 5,300 people globally and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: TOM). TOMRA was named Norway’s most Innovative business in 2023: number one on the list of the country’s top 25 companies.

TOMRA Collection is a leading innovator in the circular economy and Clean Loop Recycling. Founded on the invention of the world’s first reverse vending machine, we are now responsible for approximately 85,000 installations across more than 60 markets. By providing an effective and efficient way of collecting, sorting and processing containers, TOMRA’s reverse vending systems make it easy for consumers to recycle and contribute to a more sustainable planet.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks to achieve breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

In this recruitment process, we are working with the recruitment agency Andersson Partners AS. Feel free to contact our adviser Henrik Andersson via telephone (+47) 416 70 787 or e-mail henrik@anderssonpartners.no. All enquiries are handled confidentially. For more information, see their website www.anderssonpartners.no.

Applying is simple – all you have to do is upload your CV and include a brief application text explaining why you are the right candidate for this exciting opportunity.