Marianne Brandal

Marianne Brandal has extensive experience in financial management and business development, currently serving as Senior Business Controller and Økonomidirektør at E.A. Smith since March 2013, overseeing all financial functions including accounting, credit, analysis, payroll, and operations center management, as well as leading business acquisitions. Previously, Marianne held the position of Økonomisjef, focusing on financial analysis and budgeting for acquisitions. Prior to E.A. Smith, Marianne worked at Mesta AS from February 2006 to February 2013, where responsibilities included financial management as Økonomisjef for Mesta Verksted AS and as a Controller for multiple machine centers. Additional experience includes a role at Adresseavisen as Controller, project leadership in budget work, and a position at Danske Bank in corporate financial advisory. Marianne's early career at Kvaerner involved various roles focused on financial control and planning. Educational qualifications include a Siviløkonom degree in Project Administration from the University of Agder and studies in accounting/revision at BI Norwegian Business School.