Finance Manager - Electric Business Line

All locations
  • Houston, TX, United States
  • Corvallis, OR, United States
  • Mechanicsburg, PA, United States
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
6640
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Overview

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 Digital Solutions

We 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 role

We 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 responsibilities

Financial performance & business partnering

  • Act 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 portfolio
  • Provide forward‑looking financial insights, scenarios, and recommendations to support decision‑making

Pricing & commercial support

  • Support 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 value
  • Help build scalable cost models that decouple ARR growth from headcount growth

Investment & business cases

  • Lead 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 investments

Planning, forecasting & reporting

  • Own the financial planning, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes for Electric Business Line
  • Lead 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 capital
  • Secure alignment with the Business Areas finance principles, definitions, and timelines

KPI, analytics & insights

  • Define, maintain, and continuously improve financial KPIs and performance dashboards
  • Leverage digital tools (e.g. Power BI, OneStream, Oracle) to provide timely, accurate, and actionable insights
  • Support leadership with data‑driven narratives and clear performance explanations
  • Own 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 & collaboration

  • Work in close collaboration with Global Controllership and Finance Back Office to ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and data quality
  • Ensure compliance with DNV policies, financial standards, and internal control requirements
  • Support audits, management reviews, and governance forums

Cross‑functional collaboration

  • Work closely with Sales, Product, Delivery, Contracting, and Operations to ensure strong financial follow‑up from order intake to cash
  • Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives, process improvements, and integration activities within the new finance organization

What 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 Talkspace
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
  • Education 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.

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About you

What is required

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent
  • Solid experience (typically 6–10+ years) from finance roles involving business partnering, controlling, and performance management
  • Experience from digital, software, SaaS, or data‑driven businesses is an advantage
  • Strong 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 insights
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

    **Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

401(k)

DNV provides the option for eligible employees to enroll in our professional managed 401(k) plan. We’ll match up to a percentage of employee elected investment, which will become fully vested after a few years.

Healthcare and more

You’ll have multiple medical plans to choose from including Dental, Vision, RX plans, AD&D, Critical Illness, ST/LT Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Virtual TalkSpace Therapy.

Additional benefits

ID theft protection, generous PTO accrual including paid volunteer time off, company paid holidays, discounted pet insurance, dollar-for-dollar charitable donation matching, Dollars for Doers, additional vacation hours purchase plan, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement.

Values-led organization

Our values show a commitment to employees and the community they serve. These serve a guiding light on our journey to fulfill our Purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Driven by these Values, you’ll have the opportunity to give back through not only charitable matched giving, but through direct support to community organizations and as a mentor to students in underserved communities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.