Finance Manager - Electric Business Line

About UsWe are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.About Digital SolutionsWe provide engineering software tools and enterprise solutions for managing risk to improve safety and performance across industries, including the maritime, energy, and healthcare sectors. Research, development, implementations and partnerships with our customers have earned us the position as a trusted third-party vendor of software and services. We are accelerating the pace of transition toward the digitalization of systems and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to give customers the efficiency and flexibility of the cloud, including the power and insights from advanced analytics.About The RoleWe are seeking a Finance Manager for Electric Business Line in Digital and Data Solutions to act as a strong financial business partner, ensuring robust financial steering, transparency, and value creation across the end‑to‑end digital value chain.The role is central in translating strategy into financial outcomes, supporting pricing and investment decisions, and driving performance in close collaboration with Business Leadership, Global Controllership, and Finance Back Office.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial performance & business partneringAct as trusted finance partner to the Electric Business Line management and leadership team on pricing, packaging, M&A, and expansion strategies. Shape financial narratives for leadership team discussions (e.g. quarterly management report, business review meeting). Drive financial performance, margin development, and profitability across the digital portfolioProvide forward‑looking financial insights, scenarios, and recommendations to support decision‑makingPricing & commercial supportSupport and challenge pricing models, commercial frameworks, and deal structures Ensure pricing discipline, margin protection, and alignment with financial targets Partner closely with Sales, Product, and Commercial teams to improve deal quality and lifetime valueHelp build scalable cost models that decouple ARR growth from headcount growthInvestment & business casesLead and quality‑assure investment proposals and business cases related to products, platforms, and growth initiatives Assess financial viability, scalability, risks, and returns Track benefits realization and follow upon approved investmentsPlanning, forecasting & reportingOwn the financial planning, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes for Electric Business LineLead long‑range planning (5 years) linking product roadmaps, go-to-market capacity, and capital allocation. Translate company strategy into clear financial targets and guardrails.Ensure consistent and transparent reporting of revenue, recurring revenue, order intake, margins, EBIT, cash flow, and working capitalSecure alignment with the Business Areas finance principles, definitions, and timelinesKPI, analytics & insightsDefine, maintain, and continuously improve financial KPIs and performance dashboardsLeverage digital tools (e.g. Power BI, OneStream, Oracle) to provide timely, accurate, and actionable insightsSupport leadership with data‑driven narratives and clear performance explanationsOwn metric as a top level operating KPI, balancing ARR growth, gross margin, and cash efficiency.Proactively model trade-offs between growth acceleration and margin expansion. Governance, controllership & collaborationWork in close collaboration with Global Controllership and Finance Back Office to ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and data qualityEnsure compliance with DNV policies, financial standards, and internal control requirementsSupport audits, management reviews, and governance forumsCross‑functional collaborationWork closely with Sales, Product, Delivery, Contracting, and Operations to ensure strong financial follow‑up from order intake to cashContribute to cross‑functional initiatives, process improvements, and integration activities within the new finance organizationWhat we offer Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days) Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace401(k) with company matchCompany provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefitsEducation reimbursement program Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company Career advancement opportunities**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.For more informationhttps://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegalAbout YouWhat is required Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalentSolid experience (typically 6–10+ years) from finance roles involving business partnering, controlling, and performance managementExperience from digital, software, SaaS, or data‑driven businesses is an advantageStrong competence in pricing, investment evaluations, and business case development Strong system and analytics competence (Oracle, Power BI, OneStream, or similar) Proven ability to translate financial analysis into clear, decision‑oriented insightsStrong written and verbal English communication skills We conduct pre-employment drug and background screeningImmigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*