Cost Analyst (m/w/d)

Are you looking for the next step in your career? As a Cost Analyst (m/w/d) in our Customer Project Execution (CPX) Department, you will have the opportunity together with the Cost Management Team to develop and deliver our construction budgets. You will interface with several stakeholders within On-and Offshore. In this role you will have the opportunity to bridge your technical and commercial understanding. You will gain knowledge of the full value chain and have plenty of development opportunities.

NCE >  Customer Project Execution > Cost Management
The Customer Project Execution (CPX) organisation is responsible for installing, commissioning and finally the handover of wind farms to our customers. Working closely together with the customer and other stakeholders is a key parameter to ensure this happens safely, cost efficiently and with a high-quality standard.

For this role, you’ll be joining the Cost Management team, for the NCE region working on On-and Offshore projects. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining construction costing standards for Vestas projects and to deliver high quality project budgets to support sales activities and project completion. You’ll be joining a multicultural and diverse team of 8 people, with a goal-driven approach towards the business.

Responsibilities 

• Supporting the Cost Specialist for delivering construction budgets within a specific region or project portfolio, and elaborate all cost bases for the projects in this region
• Act as a sparring partner towards Bid Management and Project Management for all cost related topics in Sales phase
• Support initiating cost optimization activities and review cost drivers with stakeholder (VPS, Sourcing, Controlling, Project Execution)
• Test and support new product developments to bring down costs and ensure transparency of the product & value chain costs
• Define, promote and develop periodically trainings within internal Construction Stakeholders to ensure cost awareness, and using the right budgeting
• Develop and enhance cost estimation models, weather assessments, and processes linked to cost creation and cross-project benchmarking

 
 
Qualifications

• Min. bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or business administration
• Understanding of technical requirements, especially within the energy industry
• Cost awareness and business understanding
• Some level of experience with IT tools and process optimisation
• Fluent proficiency in English and Regional Language
• Contractual Knowledge
• System and Process Knowledge

Competencies 
As a person, you are professional and diligent by nature. You have a good sense of quality and a forward-thinking attitude. Furthermore, you:

• Have great interpersonal skills, an inquisitive nature and an interest in people
• Possess team spirit and thrive as part of a team, while at the same time being able to work with limited supervision
• Are motivated and open to new experiences
• You should be good at identifying and analyzing complex issues with high attention to detail and high power of concentration
• Are pragmatic, structured and practical in your working style
• Good at communicating knowledge and innovation to stakeholders at different levels in the organisation

What we offer
We are offering a fulfilling position with development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer. We value initiative and precision. You will join an international team focused on sustainability and safety, working alongside colleagues who support and care for one another.

Additional Information
•    Primary work location: Hamburg, Aarhus or Malmö.
•    Expected number of worldwide travel days: 30 days per year.
•    Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw our jobs at any time. Your CV and cover letter should be in English.
•    Please apply by 19th February 2025.
•    You can apply online by clicking on the “Apply Online” button at the top or bottom of this page.

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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.

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. 
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