Cost Management Professional (f/m/d)

Vestas is the largest renewable energy solutions provider in the World. Operating within the Vestas Northern & Central Europe business unit, we focus exclusively on selling, constructing and operating onshore wind power plants.

Region NCE > SBU NCE Service > Service Denmark & Benelux

Purpose and reason for the existence of the job

We are seeking a Cost Management Professional (f/m/d) for our Service Region North. You will join a skilled Service team, supporting key financial inquiries, directing performance analysis, and evaluating its impacts. Your primary stakeholders will be service operational business leaders in the countries assigned to your region.

Your daily environment will be a regional matrix organization, with a direct line to your Regional Service Director. Essential to this role is the ability to translate operational knowledge into financial evaluations. This will be done through close collaboration with operational management and our finance business partners.

Working in a global company, you will experience diverse cultures and perspectives. In our team, you will have colleagues with varied experiences and competencies, all united by Vestas' core value of collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Validate system-generated cost predictions through close collaboration with finance partners and operational management.
• Analyze current service contract performance, working with operational management and key stakeholders to translate knowledge into financial evaluations and provide realistic future cost predictions.
• Identifying opportunities within actual data and evaluate influence on other contractual commitments
• Responsible for financial impact requests and its comparison to previous planning elements
• Support Regional Service Management with other analysis and identification of financial business improvements

Qualifications

• Background in finance, controlling, or comparable fields.
• Capability to build bridges between different corporate units, such as operations, finance, and performance management.
• Flexible approach with solid stakeholder management skills.
• Minimum basic understanding of financial concepts and guidelines.
• Background in the wind industry or comparable industries.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adequately navigate a complex matrix organization.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Competencies

• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Financial Knowledge, Understanding of financial concepts, guidelines, and the ability to apply them in operational contexts.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work with various corporate units, including operations, finance, and performance management.
• Stakeholder Management: Effective communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a busy and bustling environment.
• Problem-Solving: Capability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Facilitation Skills: Experience in encouraging consensus and action.

What we Offer

We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where we interact and engage with each other on multiple subjects. With a significant international presence, you will have the opportunity to work with diverse teams across various countries, gaining valuable global experience. We have a great partnership with business and empower leaders to ensure Vestas is the best place for our employees. You will work and learn alongside some motivated people who guide our business every day, playing a role while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Additional Information
Preferably candidates living in the Netherlands and close to Arnhem or in Videbæk, Denmark.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.