Backlog controller

Cost control team was created to monitor and manage the costs associated with the day-to-day operations and handle the recurrent maintenance of the Planned Costs, in compliance with Financial Guidelines. The main objective is to optimize the use of financial resources to maximize profitability and ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Service Organization.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Approve compliance and propose reviews.
• Involve Operations team in the reviews.
• Support and document changes RCA in the Backlog Health tool and any other repository designated for this purpose.
• Responsible for defining a calendar so all projects are regularly reviewed.
• Responsible for predefined Planned Costs Updates:
• Support on Indexation on Revenue.
• Support on Contract extension.
• Support on CM% Adjustment
• Responsible for ensuring the short-term backlog includes the major components already scheduled.
• Coordination of WIP provisions between Operations and Finance for transactional sales.
• In charge for ensuring no unfinished project has consumed 100% of the Planned Costs.
• Control and monitor the execution of the Planned Costs Updates within the subregions

Qualifications and competencies

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Finance, Control & Accounting roles. Ideally with a solid understanding of long-term projects or PM experience with performance management concepts.
• Combined with a significant experience (up to 4 years) in operations, finance department or performance management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (diploma etc.) in Corporate Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related analytical field.
• English proficiency, written and spoken.
• Strategical mindset with solid stakeholder management skills.
• Strong skills in business understanding and information / data analysis
• Good understanding of the wind industry or similar industries.
• Experience with PPI, data analysis and insights delivery.
• Good knowledge on Power BI tool and programming (any language).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (specially Excel)

What we offer ?

We are offering an exciting job opportunity, in a highly motivating and international context. Our teams are in constant growth and they work at the forefront of the wind energy industry. We offer a attractive salary, as well as a motivated benefit package. At Vestas, we work on the development of our employee's personal and professional skills. In return, we expect from you to always try to go further and to keep a positive attitude, in order to meet your goals.

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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.