Lead Specialist, Cost Manager

Are you ready to join our Power Solution Costing Team, being responsible for a continuous and transparent tracking of Cost Performance across Vestas’ mature and new products. In this role you will take lead in ensuring objective and transparent information for decision-makers in the business and senior management.

Group Finance > Power Solutions Finance > Power Solutions Costing > Module Cost Performance Management
In this role you will lead continuous Performance Management of our Module Cost with our Cross-functional Leadership teams, covering Procurement, Manufacturing and Technology. This entails creation of transparent cost estimates, while keeping stakeholders accountable for target gaps and follow-up.
We live the Vestas values: Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Enthusiasm which form the backbone for our culture of striving for quality; we want to be an ever-growing team, and we aim to offer interesting jobs and opportunities creating a great place to work.
We are looking for a person that combines working with stakeholders as a business partner with the capability to work in a structured manner with stakeholders across the Vestas Value-chain.

Responsibilities

• Finance lead in Vestas' Cross-functional Module Ownership Teams
• Lead Continuous Cost Performance Reviews at Module Level
• Lead Continuous and Transparent tracking of Cost Out at Module Level for both mature and new products.
• Secure overall validation of financial impact of Cost Out Business Cases in each Modules
• Facilitation of continuous development on cost tracking, building and providing transparency on cost baseline

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in Performance Management, Cost Engineering, Cost Management, Business Finance or similar
• Several years' experience in cross-functional settings

Competencies

• Excellent Stakeholder management skills
• Excellent Communicator
• Analytical and conceptual skills
• Pro-active approach
• Experience in Excel and PPT preferred

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, innovative, ever-growing and international work environment in the renewable energy sector.
We highly value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional information
Your work location will be Aarhus, Denmark.
We look forward to receiving your application online as soon as possible and no later than 1st June 2024
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.
For additional information on the position, please contact Jesper Lange Mosegaard, Director, Module Cost Management - +4560661334

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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.
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