Finance Manager Consolidation

As Finance Manager Consolidation, you will lead the consolidation and reporting processes for Kongsberg Maritimes Global Customer Support division (GCS). Working closely with the SVP Finance & Business Support and finance managers across the division, you will strengthen reporting quality, improve financial insight and support sound business decisions.

The position is part of the Central finance team and works across an international finance organisation. The role combines ownership of consolidated reporting with performance insight, process improvement and the development of more automated, data-driven ways of working.

Global Customer Support serves customers worldwide with spare parts, upgrades, repairs and services around the clock. In 2025, the division generated revenue of more than NOK 14 billion and employed approximately 4,000 people globally. The division supports more than 30,000 vessels equipped with Kongsberg Maritime products and systems.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation of GCS reporting entities.
• Coordinate reporting submissions and ensure completeness, accuracy and timely delivery.
• Establish and continuously improve reporting routines, controls and data quality across the division.
• Act as the primary interface between GCS finance teams and Kongsberg Maritime Central Finance.
• Analyse consolidated results, identify trends and communicate key financial insights, risks and improvement priorities.
• Support forecasting and management reporting for the division.
• Advise the SVP Finance & Business Support on consolidated performance and financial developments.
• Drive automation of data collection, validation, reconciliation and reporting to improve efficiency, traceability and decision support.
• Explore and promote responsible use of AI in finance processes, including analysis, forecasting, anomaly detection and management reporting, in line with applicable governance, security and data-quality requirements.

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

What you bring

• Bachelors or masters degree in finance, economics or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in consolidation, reporting, controlling or a related finance role.
• Strong understanding of consolidation systems and ERP environments; experience with HFM is an advantage.
• Experience working in a global or complex organisational structure.
• Experience with process improvement, data automation, analytics or digital finance tools is an advantage.
• Interest in applying AI and emerging technology to improve finance processes, controls and insight.

How you work

• You structure complex information and identify dependencies across entities, systems and processes.
• You take ownership, work independently and follow issues through to resolution.
• You translate data into clear analysis and practical recommendations.
• You build effective relationships across functions, cultures and locations.
• You communicate financial matters clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• You combine attention to detail with an understanding of the wider business context.

What we offer

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• The opportunity to shape reporting processes, controls, automation and AI-enabled finance capabilities.
  Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits

Location and contact information
Work location: Preferably Kongsberg
Point of contact: Torben Skovlyst, Senior Vice President Finance & Business Support, +47 958 85 014

Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in maritime technology. We deliver advanced solutions to the merchant fleet, offshore, fishing, and naval vessels, setting new standards for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations - both for new builds and existing fleets. In close collaboration with customers and research environments, we develop technology that solves real challenges at sea. Today, more than 30,000 vessels operate with our systems on board. Kongsberg Maritime has more than 8,300 employees in 35 countries.

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 4000 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.