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
The Global Finance & Accounting (F&A) Transformation Manager will drive large-scale finance transformation initiatives to optimize processes, systems, and capabilities across a service-based global organization This role focuses on enhancing efficiency, automation, and standardization of F&A operations while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals The position requires strong leadership, project management expertise, and deep knowledge of finance operations within service organizations
The Global Finance & Accounting (F&A) Transformation Manager will report to the Digitalization and Development Director and have a dotted line to the respective Project Director or Project Sponsor.
Locations: internal candidates from various locations will be considered.
Responsibilities:
Finance Transformation Leadership
Lead end-to-end transformation initiatives across key F&A functions, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL) & Management Reporting
Drive standardization, automation, and process optimization to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
Develop and implement best practices for financial workflows, accounting processes, and reporting frameworks globally
Project Management
Oversee finance transformation projects, automation initiatives and process redesign
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements
Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in current finance processes to streamline operations and reduce manual effort
Drive continuous improvement by creating agile processes that align with evolving business needs and service models
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with global finance teams, business unit leaders, IT, and external vendors to deliver transformation objectives
Engage with senior leadership to align transformation goals with organizational strategy
Communicate project status, financial benefits, and ROI to stakeholders with clarity and precision
Change Management & Training
Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and tools
Provide training and support to finance teams to build capabilities and ensure successful implementation of transformed processes
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of transformation initiatives
Prepare post-implementation reviews and analysis to ensure sustainability of improvements and ROI realization
Drive data-driven insights for decision-making and continuous optimization
What we offer
Strong corporate culture with an emphasis on competence development.
Colleagues who value teamwork and support each other.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
DNV Training and qualification program.
At DNV, we have strong ambitions to further harmonize and automate key finance processes. You will have a chance to build and run digital world-class solutions, as we aim to make a step change in data insight and develop new digital business models. Join us on this exciting journey and help us transform our finance processes globally.
About you
We are seeking a candidate with:
Education:
Post Graduation degree in Finance (MBA, CA, CFA), Accounting, Business, or related fields
PMP & Agile Certified candidates will be added advantage
Experience:
10+ years of experience in Finance Transformation, Accounting Operations, or Process Improvement roles, ideally in a service-based organization
A minimum of 8 years of experience in Finance Transformation is required .
Proven track record of delivering global transformation projects
Experience working in complex, global, and matrixed environment