Digital Business Transformation Lead

The world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence.

Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to the outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Digital Business Transformation Lead to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing digital transformation initiatives within the Finance department. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enable standardization, optimization and efficient use of digital tools. In this role you will identify opportunities for process improvement, implement digital solutions, and drive change management efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead digital transformation projects within the global Finance department in Kongsberg Discovery
• Champion the use of digital technology and foster a digital mindset within the business area
• Identify and analyze opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement digital solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Monitor and report on the progress of digital transformation initiatives
• Provide training and support to Finance team members on new digital tools and processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Qualifications:

• Master- / Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience in digital transformation, process improvement, and change management
• Hands-on experience with programming, like SQL etc
• Strong understanding of finance processes and systems
• Understanding of large, complex and integrated business systems, preferably M365
  
  

 This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and able to take initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for results
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Methodical and systematic approach to planning and complex problem solving
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What we can offer
With us, you will be offered a competitive salary with good development opportunities in an international environment. We have flexible work hours and holiday arrangements in addition to a good pension and insurance scheme. We offer an inspiring and safe work-environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Work location
Horten or Trondheim in Norway. Lysaker may be considered. The position will require some travel activity.

Point of contact
Camilla Kiss, EVP Finance, +47 932 65 505 or Atle Brekke, Head of Accounting and Reporting, +47 915 26 575

Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges.

We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

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