Senior Specialist, Financial Planning & Performance

Are you a Financial Planning specialist? Are you looking for the opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy industry?  If yes, read on! We have an opportunity to join the Vestas Group FP&A team, located in Copenhagen. This is an exciting path to become part of a company committed to reshaping renewable energy innovation.
 

Finance > Group Financial Performance > Financial Planning
The department’s main purpose is to ensure continuous financial performance focus through transparent reporting and value focused recommendations for Vestas senior management. The department serves as a natural hub between Vestas' senior leadership and the business areas' Financial Performance management teams, thus you will be working with senior stakeholders across the full Vestas value chain in the pursuit of 

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Finance lead in Vestas Strategy Process and facilitate Long Term Financial value creation in Vestas
• To develop and own the team's Long Term Financial Model (Anaplan application) and engage in developing the Group's Capital Allocation efficiency
• A natural extension is also the involvement in defining the Group's incentive programs to ensure targets are aligned to strategic priorities near and long term
• Finally, you will serve as back up for other team members on recurring 18-month Rolling Forecasting & Reporting activities (P&L and Cashflow/Balance) and be involved in cross-functional tasks

Qualifications
To meet the expectations of this role, we believe that you have the following experience:

• Educational background in finance, controlling, or comparable fields
• We expect you to have solid experience with planning process ownership - understanding the interaction between financial planning and operational planning, preferably with experience from working in an IBP environment
• Further, good understanding of P&L; Balance sheet & Cash flow accounting in combination with a keen motivation for Performance Management are prerequisites for excelling in this role
• Experience from an FP&A function in an international company
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing

Competencies
Your personal competencies include:

• A focus on refining your own performance and the team's deliverables and accountability for the team's tasks
• Proficient commercial understanding and a thrust for shareholder value creation across the value chain - towards peers in Finance as well as other key functions
• You show an active interest and curiosity in the Vestas value chain - and use this as an entry gate to form your network
• Lastly, we expect you to exercise solid communication and stakeholder management skills - ensuring alignment across functions and being capable of engaging with senior leadership in Vestas      

What we offer
We offer you a stimulating and strategic role with significant professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment with the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We value initiative, accountability and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with solid technical and commercial commitment.

Additional information
The position will be based out of our corporate offices in Copenhagen, Denmark where several of your main stakeholders are located. If the above match your skills and qualifications, please apply no later than 23.05.2025. 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 recognise 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 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.