Specialist, Finance Business Partner - Business Performance Management (d/f/m)

Would you like to work as Finance Business Partner at Vestas, impacting and supporting product development? Do you enjoy daily interaction with a business management team, the finance community and key stakeholders across the organization? Do you value a supportive and collaborative work environment with a high degree of flexibility? Then apply for this unique opportunity, today!  

Finance > BPM Service NCE > BPM Service OPS Offshore  The team of Business Performance Management (BPM) consists of experienced Finance Business Partners for the Offshore Service Operations. We are working from local offices in Germany, Belgium, UK and Denmark and are focusing on Business Controlling and Finance Business Partnering. The BPM department is permanently developing and always keeping the focus to ensure that the Offshore Service Management is achieving their business targets. For our offices in Hamburg (DE), Aarhus (DK), or Warrington (UK), we are looking for a new Finance Business Partner for the Offshore business in the region Northern & Central Europe Finance Business Partnering team functions as a control and support function for the Group Functions (P&C, CEO, CFO and Digital Solutions) executive management members and their direct reports. The Team is responsible for consolidating and supporting with financial overview, reporting, analyses and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Holistic controlling of Offshore service sites, contracts and campaigns incl. timely, accurate, and compliant month-end closing
• Preparation of financials for business reviews, and/or campaign steering committees; continuous communication of business results to various stakeholders
• Prepare rolling forecasts and actual vs. plan comparisons; identification of deviations, and commentary on drivers
• Detailed cost control, financial support, and analyses for service sites/contracts and campaigns
• Analysis of financial risks and opportunities, saving potentials, cost-drivers, and counter measures/corrective actions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, or equivalent education
• Minimum 5 years experience as Business and/or Project Controller or equivalent within an international environment and matrix organisation
• Business fluent in English; German is a plus
• Proficiency in using MS Office, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong expertise in SAP, SAC, and BI systems; digitization/automation knowledge is a plus

Competencies 

• Analytical and conceptual thinking; strong with numbers and detail-oriented
• Structured and well-organised; problem-solving and "can do" mentality
• Highly motivated and team-oriented person
• Ability to communicate in a clear and structured way, both written and verbally
• Strong (internal) customer focus; business partnering attitude

What we offer We offer an exciting full time position with great opportunities for professional and personal development within an industry leader in the renewable energy sector. You will join a company which is present around the world and you will work together with national and international professionals. You will be part of an experienced team with high work ethics and good team-spirit

Additional information  The preferred work location will be Hamburg, DE, but this could also done from Warrington, GB, Aarhus, DK or Copenhagen, DK. Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV. 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 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.