Job Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. Unrivaled pioneering spirit and a strong commitment towards a more sustainable future. That’s what we offer. Today, we are Europe’s largest renewable energy producer and employ more than 7.000 colleagues in 20+ countries around the world. Our vision is clear - to renew the way the world is powered. But there is more work to be done and that is why we need you to help us.

The VP Head of Strategy & Transformation is responsible for defining and driving the development and transformation of the Finance function in line with Statkraft’s and CFO strategic priorities. The position leads cross-cutting strategy and transformation initiatives across Finance to strengthen effectiveness, efficiency and Finance’s ability to support the business. This includes improvements in key steering processes, digital capabilities, ways of working, organisational effectiveness and operating model. Identifying opportunities for simplification and top down approach to processes are a key feature to the position.

The VP Head of Strategy & Transformation plays a central role in translating Finance leadership priorities into a coordinated portfolio of initiatives and ensuring that transformation efforts are prioritised, governed and delivered coherently across the Finance function.

The VP Head of Strategy & Transformation is accountable for defining priorities, governing delivery and ensuring execution within the unit’s areas of responsibility, as defined in the Strategy & Transformation Mandate, including:

Finance strategy and transformation

• Lead the development and execution of the Finance strategy and target state in alignment with corporate strategy and CFO priorities

• Set principles, priorities and governance for Finance transformation initiatives and portfolio execution

• Ensure clear roles, mandates and interfaces between transformation initiatives and line operations

  Digital finance and capability development

• Lead the Finance digital agenda, including the development of a coherent digital roadmap for the CFO area

• Drive initiatives that strengthen data foundations, decision support and finance processes

• Ensure alignment of Finance digital initiatives with Group priorities, IT and long-term capability development

Operating model, ways of working and organisational effectiveness

• Drive improvements in ways of working, culture, capabilities and the Finance operating model

• Drive simplification, standardisation and improved collaboration across Finance and with Business Areas

• Ensure effective cross-functional coordination to enable successful change implementation and benefit realisation

 Transformation and efficiency agenda

• Support and coordinate Finance-related transformation and efficiency initiatives

• Support the definition and follow-up of targets and efficiency measures

• Provide change management methods and support to enable delivery of cost and efficiency initiatives

• Ensure close coordination with Performance Management to support long-term cost discipline and performance follow-up

 The VP reports to the EVP CFO and is a member of the EVP’s management team. Mandates and decision authorities are defined in the Group Authority Matrix, BA Authority Matrix and the BA operating model.

  The VP shall lead and develop the unit to ensure delivery of targets, including:

• Ensure the safety, well-being and development of employees

• Develop the organisation to deliver on business priorities and ensure effective collaboration with other units

• Build a high-performing team and strengthen capabilities needed to support future Finance priorities

• Ensure awareness of and adherence to the Code of Conduct and The Statkraft Way

• Oversee planning, budgeting and performance management within the unit

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Substantial experience from finance strategy, finance transformation or business transformation in a complex, preferably international, matrix organisation
• Strong understanding of finance processes, enterprise performance management and ERP environments
• Solid experience with finance transformation, including digitalisation of finance processes, operating model development and organisational change
• Strong knowledge of transformation methodologies, programme and portfolio management, and change leadership
• Good understanding of digital finance capabilities, including automation, analytics, data governance and ERP-related digitalization
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate strategic priorities into structured initiatives and delivery through others
• Strong analytical capability and the ability to provide clear, concise and actionable advice to senior management
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate constructively across functions and business areas
• Experience in managing external partners and service providers
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Sound judgement, strong decision-making ability and high personal integrity

Additional Information

What we offer

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organization
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work-life balance principles
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Application deadline: August 24th, 2026 

Why join us

We promise, that here with us, you will build a better way. You will take ownership for projects, you will collaborate across boundaries, you will embrace new skills, guide and be surrounded by some of the smartest people in the industry. Together we lead the energy transition to ensure a more sustainable future for our customers, society and future generations. Together, let’s renew the way the world is powered by building a better way.