Business Controller - Energy Management

DNV; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Multiple medical and dental benefit plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

DNV is seeking a Business Controller for Energy Management in Houston, TX. This role involves driving business performance through financial insights and partnership with management. You'll manage reporting, budgeting, and performance analysis, all while promoting a culture of accountability and internal control.

The position offers a dynamic hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week in the office or client location. DNV offers a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, medical plans, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Business Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, project analysis, and performance management.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to management, providing actionable insights.
• Own and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Coordinate and drive the budgeting and forecasting processes for the assigned scope.

Skills

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project analysis

P&L understanding

Education

BSc or MSc in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle)

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About Us

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.

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 Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

To support Energy Systems North America in achieving its strategic ambitions and becoming future‑fit, we are seeking a Business Controller Energy Management to support the Energy Management service area. This role is critical in driving business performance, strengthening financial insight, and improving how we operate to meet evolving customer and market expectations.

The Business Controller is a member of the regional Finance & Performance extended leadership team and reports to the Head of Financial Planning & Control. The role is responsible for driving value creation across the region by partnering with key decision‑makers, providing actionable financial insights, and constructively challenging business decisions.

The Business Controller works closely with business leaders to enhance performance, delivering high‑quality analysis that informs and steers decision‑making within their scope. This role also plays a key part in fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and compliance, ensuring adherence to internal controls and governance standards across the organization.

This position will be located in our Houston, TX office, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role‑specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a strategic business partner to management, translating financial data into actionable insights that support business strategy and decision‑making.
• Own and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reporting and performance analysis, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Provide timely and forward‑looking analysis of financial performance on a regular (ideally weekly) basis identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Review commercial proposals and investments to ensure an appropriate balance of risk and return, including follow‑up through pre‑ and post‑calculations.
• Drive performance management by ensuring ownership and accountability for key financial and operational KPIs across the business.
• Lead and challenge dynamic forecasting, including pipeline, sales order book, and long‑term outlook to ensure a sustainable business trajectory.
• Support and challenge the development of business plans, new business models, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate and drive the budgeting and forecasting processes for the assigned scope.
• Deliver ad‑hoc analysis and deep dives to support decision‑making at regional and business unit level.
• Promote a strong culture of internal control, compliance, and governance, ensuring adherence to DMS and other relevant frameworks.
• Drive margin improvement and decision support through the development and implementation of advanced financial and operational performance tools.
• Lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, fostering a cost‑ and cash‑conscious, performance‑driven culture.
• Build financial capability in the organization by training and supporting Line Managers and Project Managers in financial processes and project controllership.
• Partner closely with Working Capital Management to drive improvements in AR and WIP, and ensure robust control over project financials in collaboration with Project Controllers and Project Administrators.

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple medical and dental benefit plans to choose from, vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company‑seeded HSA
• Employer‑paid, therapist‑led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable matched giving and volunteer rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities
• Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

Equal Employment Opportunity

DNV is a proud equal‑opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department at [e-mail]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About You

What is Required

• BSc or MSc in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Business Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, project analysis, and performance management
• Solid understanding of P&L, cash flow dynamics, and working capital (including AR and WIP)
• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and influence business decisions
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work effectively with non‑finance stakeholders
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
• Good understanding of internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre‑employment drug and background screening

What Is Preferred

• Strong communicator who builds trust, develops relationships across all organizational levels, and effectively influences decision‑making
• Demonstrates a pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high‑quality outcomes
• High level of cultural awareness with the ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse, global environment
• Forward‑looking and commercially aware, with the ability to anticipate market developments and translate them into actionable insights
• Resilient and self‑driven, with the ability to perform under pressure and navigate ambiguity
• Highly analytical and data‑driven, with a proven ability to generate insights and drive change
• Combines strategic thinking with strong operational focus to translate plans into measurable performance
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of financial and operational drivers, and the ability to harness AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and decision making
• Immigration‑related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position