Cost Analyst Specialist (m/f/d)

Are you seeking the next step in your career? As a Cost Specialist (m/f/d) in our Customer Project Execution (CPX) Department, you'll have the chance to develop and supervise CPX budgets for a specific project portfolio or region. You will collaborate with various stakeholders across Onshore and Offshore teams in Sales, CPX Procurement, VPS, and more, serving as a key advisor. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to combine your technical and commercial expertise, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the full value chain while enjoying numerous development opportunities.

Region NCE > Customer Project Execution > Cost Management 

The Customer Project Execution (CPX) organisation is responsible for the installation, commissioning, and handover of wind farms to our customers. Close collaboration with customers and other stakeholders is essential to ensure these processes are completed safely, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. In this role, you will join the Cost Management team for the NCE Region, working on both Onshore and Offshore projects. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining construction cost standards and delivering high-quality project budgets to support sales and execution. You’ll be part of a diverse, international team of 8 people, known for their positive attitude and business-focused approach.

Responsibilities 

• Oversee and support construction budgets for specific regions or project portfolios, detailing all project costs
• Collaborate with Bid and Project Management on cost-related matters during the Sales phase
• Initiate cost optimisation efforts and review key cost drivers with stakeholders
• Support new product development by reducing costs and ensuring value chain transparency
• Provide periodic training for Senior Managers and Project Managers to promote cost awareness and proper budgeting
• Improve cost estimation models, weather assessments, and processes for cost creation and cross-project benchmarking

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or similar
• 3-5 years of experience in budgeting, cost modeling, and data analysis in a commercial or financial role
• Solid English communication and presentation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with SQL and BI tools preferred
• Knowledge of the wind industry, construction, or complex infrastructure projects is beneficial

  Competencies You are self-driven, professional, and committed, with a high focus on quality and a proactive attitude. Additionally, you:

• Have advanced interpersonal skills, curiosity, and a genuine interest in people
• Thrive in a team environment but can also work effectively with minimal supervision
• Are open-minded, eager to learn, and motivated
• Excel at identifying and analysing complex issues with high attention to detail
• Work in a pragmatic, structured, and hands-on manner, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently
• Communicate knowledge and innovations effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

  What we offer We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for development in an inspiring environment at a world leading wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a professional development commitment and colleagues that take care of each other. Vestas offers great healthcare and flexible work opportunities.

Additional information Primary work location: Hamburg, Germany. Expected travel: approximately 30 days per year. This is a temporary position with an expected end date on 31/12/2025. 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. Please be advised to apply on or before 17/10/2024. You can apply online by clicking on the “Apply Online” button at the top or bottom of this page.

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize 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 173 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 29,000 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.