Finance Director DNV Cyber

About us

We 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 the role

About DNV Cyber

DNV Cyber is a leading cybersecurity services provider. We empower businesses with complex needs to become safer and more resilient through tailored solutions. Our global team of over 500 cybersecurity experts across 7 locations brings more than 30 years of experience in IT and industrial control system security, helping clients breathe easier and perform better. DNV Cyber was formed by merging DNV, Nixu and Applied Risk in 2024.

We identify, prioritize, and communicate risk; guide organizations through regulations; and align cybersecurity efforts with business goals. We bring deep technological and threat insights, help secure cyber investments, and implement cost-effective control measures. Our services ensure threat detection, incident response, continuous improvement, and rapid recovery.

At DNV Cyber, we ask the right questions, listen closely, and speak our customers’ industry language. We collaborate with clients, set industry standards, and deliver cybersecurity best practices. Our mission is to safeguard the critical so that businesses can thrive.

As a division of DNV, a global leader in assurance and risk management, we combine deep domain knowledge with independent authority to protect what matters most.

The Opportunity

DNV Cyber is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Finance Director to lead and elevate the financial function of our global cybersecurity business. As our Finance Director you will play a pivotal role in ensuring profitable growth, with responsibilities spanning financial planning and reporting, operational excellence, governance and compliance, and the development of a future-fit finance culture.

As a member of DNV Cyber’s international leadership team (mainly Northern Europe based), you will collaborate closely with senior leaders across multiple countries and service lines. The role requires both strategic foresight and operational excellence — balancing long-term growth initiatives with day-to-day execution. You will engage in regular cross-border collaboration, which will be essential for maintaining alignment, support transformation initiatives, and build strong relationships with finance partners and business stakeholders.

You will report directly to the CEO of DNV Cyber, based in Finland, with a functional reporting line to the Finance Director of Business Area – The Accelerator, which includes DNV Cyber. You will manage a team of direct and indirect reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial strategy and ensure sustainable profitability and growth
• Drive financial planning, forecasting, and reporting to support informed decision-making, including transforming financial insights into actionable plans
• Continue to develop a high-performing finance and BI team, fostering accountability and collaboration
• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance financial operations and efficiency.
• Deliver clear performance metrics, financial KPIs, and sustainability reporting
• Strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management in line with Group standards Provide strategic insights on investments, M&A opportunities, and long-term value creation
• Collaborate with executive leadership on transformation initiatives and commercial strategy
• Actively contribute to DNV Cyber’s international leadership team, engaging across geographies and service lines

What we offer

• A pivotal leadership role in a purpose-driven company committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.
• The chance to shape the financial function of a fast-growing, innovative business area.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with strong focus on development and wellbeing.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

About you

• Relevant degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• 10+ years of senior finance leadership in international, matrixed organizations
• Proven track record in financial strategy, governance, and risk management
• Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience supporting M&A, investments, and integration activities
• Exposure to technology, cybersecurity, or other complex, fast-paced sectors
• Experience with different business models and how these can be leveraged to improve financial and commercial performance
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing finance teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across borders
• Strong commercial mindset, and ability to impact and drive commercial improvement initiatives
• Highly proficient in English; other languages are an advantage