Commercial Analyst

Specialist | Contract | Finance 

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the world’s most sustainable company? We are looking for a Commercial Analyst. If you are a structured and analytically founded individual? If you want to impact decision-making on a global scale while contributing to a more sustainable world, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Sales > Global Commercial Operations > Financial Engineering

In a highly innovative and globalized market, Product Market Strategy sets the direction for future commercial product offerings, making sure that Vestas always has the right products to stay ahead of competitors while ensuring market access.

In everything we do, we have a commercial and customer-oriented approach. We are measured on the impact our products have on Vestas' profitability and the ability to continuously improve marketability. We are responsible for aligning the product strategy globally across our sales business units (SBUs) to support local market growth and in this considering the dynamics of the global market for renewables solutions.

You will be part of a team of 4 skilled and motivated people who are making the required commercial analyses and competitiveness assessments, that supports Vestas Onshore and Offshore new products development.

Responsibilities

• Perform market deep dives to identify ways of optimizing Vestas' product offering, considering market, competitor, and customer dynamics

• Quantify the value created by new products for both the customers and Vestas, for instance in terms of LCOE/IRR/NPV improvements,

• Derive product cost and performance targets to ensure Vestas’s profitability

• Maintain regular engagements and alignments with key stakeholders across the organization, ensuring the robustness of your assessments and the buy-in of the organization

• Contribute to build and prepare decision materials for the executive management and leadership teams

• seek new ways to improve value creation and value capture

• Improve the status quo and optimize our ways of working, develop, and improve the financial toolkit used by the team

Qualifications

• You hold a master's degree in Business/Economics combined with a relevant technical education or experience

• You must have a minimum of 4 years proven experience in product management or sales/commercial analyst within the energy industry

• Significant knowledge with industry's product portfolio, business model, drivers, and value chain.

Competencies

• You must have the ability to distil key insights from a large amount of information

• Have a naturally curious and collaborative mindset

• You have proven ability to work with multifunctional teams within a matrix organization

• Good communication skills and stakeholder management experience

• Fluent in English, written and spoken

What we offer

By encouraging a culture based on accountability, we give employees the chance to create meaningful, real-world impact through their work. We also cultivate employee performance and achievement by providing an inclusive, motivating environment with collaboration at its core.

You will be provided with an interesting opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, with a 'can-do' attitude and who are keen to make a difference. We can guarantee you a personal and professional growth, withing a developing and sustainable industry. 

Additional information

Your work location will be in the Aarhus HQ. Please note this is a 1 year fixed term contract, with the potential opportunity to extend or move into a permanent role

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis, and you should apply with a Cover Letter and updated CV.

To be considered for this role please apply online by 16th June 2023. For additional information on the position, please contact recruiter, Vips Patel, Vippa@vestas.com

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 145 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.