Business Development Analyst

We are looking for a Business Development Analyst for VARD Group AS. The Business Development Analyst will support the market and business intelligence, business development and strategy tasks of the company.

The role will be required to work on a variety of activities and projects, including Market Intelligence analysis and reports, business reporting, merger and acquisitions, restructuring and divestment of existing companies in the group, strategy and new business areas.

 

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding. 

So – what are your skills? 

Duties and responsibilities

Prepare market and business intelligence analysis and/or financial analysis for:

• Internal reports and business cases
• Reporting requirements from parent company
• Company presentations for internal and external purposes

Support the following types of activity:

• Acquisitions, mergers and green field investment
• Restructuring/divesting existing companies in the Group
• Development of new business areas
• Strategy and change processes in the Group
• Connecting and staying updated with the local maritime cluster
• Other administrative tasks and projects as agreed

Who are you?

• You have higher education within the areas of Finance, Business Development, Project Management or equivalent
• Advantageous if you have experience from international business or maritime experience
• Knowledge about the local maritime cluster
• Experience with business intelligence tools, ex. Power BI

We encourage newly graduated candidates to apply for this position!

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

We also see you as

• Analytical and problem solving
• Outgoing and good communicator
• Targeted and proactive with a focus on delivery
• Smooth, flexible and adaptable to working with complex and moving environments
• You are a self-motivated person and a team player who are not afraid to make decisions, and we truly believe that you share our core values; Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Occupational health service
• Flexible work from home policy
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

 

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few. 

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Contacts

Gonzalo de Arteaga, Vice President Business Development, +47 95 75 58 83

Location

Skansekaia 2
6002 ÅLESUND

Key information:

Employer: VARD

Reference number: 4997815746
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Regular
Application deadline: 31/08/2025