Klaveness

Oslo

**Are you up for a challenge?**Then you could be our new Chief Financial Officer. As our CFO, you will play a pivotal role in enabling value creation, financial discipline and long‑term strategic direction for Torvald Klaveness.
As a member of the Executive Committee, the CFO will lead the Group’s financial strategy, performance management, risk governance, and corporate structuring --- while contributing actively to enterprise-wide transformation and ownership succession.
The role combines engagement across all portfolio companies with Holding-level responsibility for financial planning, capital allocation, and risk oversight. The CFO is expected to safeguard operational control, ensure sound reporting and compliance, and drive forward-looking initiatives such as ERP modernization, AI-readiness, and shared services efficiency.
The position is located in Oslo, and you will be reporting to the CEO of Torvald Klaveness.
Areas of responsibilities and main tasks:
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Active contributor to corporate strategy execution, performance culture, and cross-functional governance
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Overall responsibility for the Group’s financial consolidation, tax planning, and reporting with focus on performance- and value creation insight
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Drive financial control and performance across the Group, including interaction with portfolio companies
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Oversee financial systems, risk management, and process integration across the Group
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Support generational transition through structural, financial, and governance preparedness
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Desired background and qualifications:
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A master’s degree from a well-reputed university with strong academic records
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Extensive senior leadership experience in finance
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Proven track record in capital allocation, risk governance, and strategic financial management
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Proven experience in applying strong commercial acumen and partnering closely with business leaders
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Experience from international ownership structures, governance, and transitions
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Desired personal skills
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Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into action
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Strong financial expertise and commercial insight
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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Ability to lead through change and navigate complexity
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Integrity, resilience, and a collaborative approach
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Why you will enjoy working in Klaveness
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An exciting executive leadership role in a global company at the forefront of digitalization, sustainability, and maritime innovation
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Opportunity to shape an industry undergoing major transformation
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A highly skilled and diverse working environment that encourages professional and personal growth
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We are based in attractive office premises centrally located at Vækerø, Oslo.
If you have any questions about the position, contact our advisors at Ascender, Asbjørn Jørgensen +47 926 88 123 or Anine Astrup Glittenberg +47 970 80 488.
Please send your application and CV as soon as possible.