Director, Finance Business Partner Sales (f/m/d)

Are you able to apply financial knowledge with operational knowledge to create and deliver transparency and support enhanced performance? Do you want to be part of an internationally diverse team, interacting daily with global stakeholders? If so, this might just be a match.

The NCE region covers more than 40 legal entities i.e. Sweden, Norway, Denmark, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Romania, Czech. The wide span of legal entities in combination of a centralized finance function requires the finance team to be structured, flexible and open for continuous change. The Regional Finance team in NCE is covering business and financial controlling activities for the region.

Responsibilities

• Heading the BPM Sales team within NCE Finance, reporting to the Senior Vice President, CFO Finance NCE
• Acting as a Finance Business Partner to Sales Management, ensuring effective reporting and clear communication of financial metrics to support full business understanding
• Promoting data-driven business decisions based on financial insights, incorporating a strategic perspective while ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory requirements
• Providing primary financial support for business development initiatives and financial requests (e.g., Tax, Accounting)
• Promoting the exchange of best practices and benchmarking throughout the region
• Managing risk assessment and approval processes for sales deals (incl. precalculations), applying a “check and challenge” approach
• Coordinating and running planning activities, including Forecasting, Budgeting, and Strategic Planning exercises
• Acting as a bridge between Group and Region on financial topics, including financial reporting, compliance/audit updates, planning processes, and financial governance
• Managing finance-related projects across business and group initiatives (e.g., acquisitions, systems, company integrations, end-to-end projects)
• Performing high-quality ad hoc, cross-functional analyses to support Sales Management decision-making, including risk mitigation scenarios

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in business finance or a related field, preferably within the renewable energy industry
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics preferred
• Demonstrated solid commercial understanding with the ability to link business decisions to financial outcomes
• Extensive experience in team management and leading managers
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a multinational, matrix organization
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including in geographically dispersed environments

Competencies 

• Analytical
• Inquisitive, detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Good at managing internal stakeholders on senior level
• Effective communicator
• High attention to detail

Your benefits – because your contribution counts

• Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects 
• Development & 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 200 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 35,000 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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