Finance Manager | Vessel Accounting | OSM Thome Norway

OSM Thome is looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team.

As a global leader in ship management, OSM Thome delivers safe, efficient and transparent services to our customers worldwide. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our financial capabilities within vessel accounting and are seeking a Finance Manager to play a key role in driving financial performance and control.

About the role

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for a portfolio of vessels within your operational unit. You will ensure high-quality customer reporting, maintain strong financial control, and support business decision-making through relevant financial insights.

The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Technical and Business Development teams, as well as regular interaction with customers.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including budgets and forecasts

• Manage customer financial follow-up and conduct regular financial reviews

• Monitor vessel funding and cash flow, including follow-up on outstanding balances

• Analyse and optimise OPEX performance across vessels

• Support budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with key stakeholders

• Drive improvements in processes and vessel accounting practices

• Lead and develop the vessel accounting team

• Contribute to achieving financial KPIs and business targets

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role

• Experience from maritime finance / vessel accounting is preferred

• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost control

• Good stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel

Personal qualities

• Structured and analytical

• Proactive and solution-oriented

• Strong collaboration skills

• Ability to drive improvement and deliver results

Why join OSM Thome:

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment in a reputable global company, where you will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse team and engage in challenging and meaningful projects.

You will benefit from opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a supportive and inclusive company culture.

At OSM Thome, all employees are expected to demonstrate our core values of Safety, Relationships, Transparency and Innovation, which guide how we work and interact across the organisation.

This role provides a strong platform for further developing your professional career within an international organisation, with hands-on exposure to key financial processes and business operations.

We screen and interview relevant candidates consecutively, and the position may be filled before the deadline. If you see yourself in the role described above, we invite you to apply today!

Leading Excellence At Sea

OSM Thome delivers end-to-end maritime services. We offer a wide range of innovative marine services to our customers while remaining committed to our core values and environmental ideals.

At OSM Thome, we build on a rich maritime heritage while continuing to innovate for the future. As one of the largest ship management companies globally, we manage around 1,000 vessels, ranging from tankers and dry bulk to offshore and cruise ships. Our scale allows us to deliver comprehensive services, from technical and crew management to insurance and procurement, wherever our clients need us.

As a progressive ship management company, we are deeply committed to sustainability, leading the charge in the maritime industry’s push to decarbonize. In late 2024, we launched EVIGO, our green services division, to tackle environmental targets head-on. By mid-2025, we’re rolling out initiatives like retrofitting ships for alternative fuels and optimizing routes with AI to cut emissions. Our company’s focus on digitalization, through cyber-security and data-driven operations, further boosts efficiency while aligning with regulations like the IMO’s carbon intensity rules.

Our emphasis on crew welfare and safety culture sets us apart. We invest heavily in training and technology to ensure our seafarers thrive, which keeps operations smooth and clients satisfied.