Responsibilities:
- Holistic controlling/financial steering of service contracts incl. timely, accurate, and compliant month-end closing
- Preparation of financials for business reviews; 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 contracts
- Analysis of financial risks and opportunities, saving potentials, cost-drivers, and counter measures/corrective actions
- Business Partnering incl. financial education of the Service stakeholders
- Participate in optimization and digitization projects
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
- Solid expertise in SAP, S/4HANA, SAC, and BI systems; digitization/automation knowledge is a plus
- Ideally, experience in the (wind) energy industry and/or service business
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
- Good (internal) customer focus; business partnering attitude
Your benefits – because your contribution counts:
We offer an exciting full time position with great opportunities for professional and personal development within a major company 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.
- Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects
- Development & Professional Skills: Varied work in a forward-looking industry and individual opportunities for professional growth
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Overtime account, option to work from home up to 8 days per month, 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and the option for a sabbatical
- Add-Ons: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan, Germany-wide train ticket (Deutschlandticket)
- Team & Culture: Scandinavian-inspired with flat hierarchies, informal culture, and great team spirit
Our commitment to a fair hiring.
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.
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.
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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.
