Few finance roles in Norway mean as much off balance sheet as on. This is one of them.
Norsk Tipping is one of Inland Norway's leading technology companies and the largest provider of gambling in Norway. The market is governed by the Gaming Act and regulated by the Norwegian Gaming Authority.
Norsk Tipping offers gambling in the categories of lotteries, instant games, sports and casino. Work is underway to be able to offer online poker, as well as for the possible transfer of horse betting from Norsk Rikstoto to Norsk Tipping.
Through 2025, several integrity errors have been uncovered in Norsk Tipping and the company is in the midst of extensive work to raise the quality of internal processes, systems and culture. The journey the company is on is both rewarding, exciting and challenging.
Taken together, this makes this position one of the most exciting director positions in Norway.
Norsk Tipping is headquartered in Hamar, where the vast majority of the company's 416 employees are daily.
About the position
As Director of Finance and Governance, you have overall responsibility for ensuring that Norsk Tipping is managed with transparency and control. You are a key voice in shaping both strategy and frameworks for the company. The role is part of the senior management team and reports to the CEO.
In this role, you lead the company's second and third line of defense. You set frameworks, challenge and quality assure decisions across the organization.
The area of responsibility currently covers financial management, risk and compliance, real estate, procurement, archives and sustainability.
Main responsibility
- Overall responsibility for accounting, budgeting, auditing, reporting, forecasting and financial analysis - internally, towards the board and towards authorities
- Overall responsibility for risk management, internal control and compliance, and that the company complies with laws, regulatory requirements and guidelines
- Lead a department of 26 employees
- Further develop the function and areas of responsibility so that the company is equipped to meet changing framework conditions
- Active contributor in the dialogue with the ministry, Board of Directors and other stakeholders
- Management of Norsk Tipping's real estate
- Responsibility for purchasing in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, as well as the company's archive function
- Lead the company's sustainability work and ensure that it is consistent with corporate governance in general
Who are you?
You have a higher education in finance and administration and have experience in managing modern finance functions, preferably from a technology-driven company. You know risk and compliance work from the inside of regulated businesses, and you know what it means to manage a company where regulatory dialog is part of everyday life. You understand how technology is changing both the finance profession and the way companies are managed.
Personally, you have a well-developed eye for risk, control and compliance - and at the same time a strategic approach where you are able to look ahead. You make demands, but do so in a way that gets people on board. You're clear without being rigid, and pragmatic without sacrificing principle. You challenge senior management and the professional community, and you like to be challenged in return. You are able to implement and develop both the department's functions and the company further.
Practical information
The place of work is Hamar. The position involves some travel, with meetings preferably in Oslo.
Norsk Tipping wants diversity in the organization and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnic background, sexual orientation or beliefs.
About the employer
Norsk Tipping is one of Inland Norway's leading technology companies and the largest provider of gambling in Norway. The company is owned by the Ministry of Culture and Equality and offers gambling in lotteries, instant games, sports and casino. Profits are returned to society in their entirety. Norsk Tipping's vision is "Give the dream a chance!".
Do you have any questions?
Please contact Vegar Strand (Acting CEO) or Hilde Bolstad (Senior Advisor Adecco Select)
Application deadline 05.05.2026