Specialist, Financial Planning

Are you an experienced application owner and user of financial planning systems? Are you looking for an 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 becoming part of a company focused on reshaping renewable energy innovation.

Finance > Group Financial Performance > Financial Planning

You will join the Vestas Group FP&A team, located in Copenhagen. Our main purpose is to ensure continuous financial performance focus through transparent and value focused recommendations for Vestas senior management. The department operates in a busy, international environment with cyclical forecasting and ad hoc deliverables. The department serves as a natural hub between Vestas' senior leadership and the business areas' Financial Performance management teams, thus you will be exposed to stakeholders across the full Vestas value chain in the pursuit of continuous performance improvement and delivering on the Group's strategic plans. In this role you will truly contribute to the global process by acting as the primary data partner within financial planning and performance. 

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Oversee continuous automatization and best practice focus of data flows in recurring Forecasting and Performance reporting processes 
• Data owner and superuser: Own recurring data load processes for Forecasting and Performance reporting as well as managing access rights and system user roles
• Identify, call out and ensure resolution of issues impacting efficient execution of monthly financial planning, as well as long-term financial planning & annual target-setting
• Act as data and process Single Point of Contact for the department towards Vestas' Digital organization
• Anaplan application owner: Promote Anaplan's standard methodologies, stay informed of new features and releases and collaborate with Finance Business partners and other key stakeholders to ensure Anaplan solutions address business requirements and effectively enable finance to deliver business insights
• Facilitate Design Board process to define, set project objectives, critical metrics, scope and cascade strategy for the Anaplan platform development
• Manage platform development by conducting design sessions, gathering requirements, providing status updates, delivering solutions – including undertaking minor application changes yourself
   

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

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science or a related field
• Good understanding of financial business processes and requirements
• Substantial professional experience from a similar role or scope
• Demonstrated ability in building & managing a financial planning solution, such as Anaplan or a similar application – and keen interest in further developing these skills
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
   

Competencies
Your personal competencies include:

• Motivated and solution-oriented: works well individually and takes initiative
• Stakeholder- and customer-focused with a collaborative mindset: business partnering attitude
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Organized and methodical: approaches work with a practical, problem-solving attitude
• Team-oriented, valuing collaboration and contributing to group growth
   

What we offer

We offer an exciting opportunity in an international environment. As part of a fast-growing team at the forefront of the wind energy sector, this role is ideal for someone motivated by opportunities to grow and eager to shape and structure their own responsibilities. You will have high visibility with key stakeholders and the chance to build impactful partnerships. At Vestas, we prioritize your personal and professional development, offering a collaborative environment for you to progress. In return, we value your commitment to delivering meaningful results. 
 

Additional information

The position will be based out of our corporate offices in Copenhagen, Denmark where our team is located. If the above match your skills and qualifications, please apply no later than 5th of June 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.