Head of Global Finance and Performance

We are looking for a Head of Global Finance & Performance to lead a global organization of approximately 50 finance professionals across our Energy Systems business area. In this highly visible leadership role, you will shape the future of finance performance management, governance, analytics, and transformation while partnering closely with senior leaders across the business.

As the energy industry undergoes rapid change, Energy Systems is pursuing ambitious growth targets, aiming to reach NOK 19 billion in external revenue by 2030. Finance plays a critical role in enabling this growth through data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, strong governance, and digital innovation.

Reporting to the Finance & Performance Director and serving as a key member of the leadership team, you will influence strategic decisions, lead global transformation initiatives, and build high-performing teams that support our long-term success.

Key responsibilities:

You will lead a global, multidisciplinary team covering controllership, FP&A, governance, process ownership, project administration, analytics and transformation, with a strong global network across regions.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drive transformation, process improvement and digitalization of finance processes and tools to improve efficiency, scalability and business value realization.
• Lead and embed effective change management practices to ensure successful adoption of new processes, technologies and ways of working across the organization.
• Build and lead high-performing global teams and networks, fostering collaboration, capability development and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Act as a strategic business partner to leadership, providing trusted insights, challenging performance and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Drive end‑to‑end Finance & Performance management, including planning, forecasting, reporting and KPIs.
• Bring a strong commercial mindset to support profitable growth, business performance and value creation across Energy Systems.
• Drive global excellence through trusted insights, governance, best practices and standardization.
• Ensure a strong internal control framework (ICFR), compliance and audit readiness across Energy Systems.
• Support the continued success of the project administration team in India.
• Represent Energy Systems in Group initiatives and ensure alignment with broader finance, digital and governance agendas.

What we offer

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of a global business operating at the forefront of the energy transition. You will join a collaborative and purpose-driven organization where finance plays a central role in shaping strategy, enabling growth, and supporting innovation.

In DNV we offer:

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with a focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
• Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with an emphasis on a growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.
• Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker, and Sandvika.

About you

You are an experienced finance leader with a strong track record of driving change in complex international organizations. You combine strategic thinking with operational excellence and know how to engage teams, influence stakeholders, and translate data into action.

You will likely bring:

• A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Significant leadership experience from global or multinational environments
• Deep expertise in FP&A, business performance management, financial governance, and transformation
• Experience leading large-scale process improvement, digitalization, or finance transformation initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior leaders
• A data-driven mindset and strong understanding of modern finance technology and analytics
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights

The preferred location for the successful candidate is Norway.

For more information about the role, kindly reach out to Anette Strømsnes, Finance & Performance Director: anette.stromsnes@dnv.com

Application deadline: 10th of August 2026 at 23.59 CET

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.