Forecasting Business Controller

Do you have solid experience as being Salesforce responsible for Forecasts within Sales? Are you a communicative person who is used to stakeholder management as well as being a supportive team member? Then we have the position for you! Vestas is looking for a Forecasting Business Controller for a Maternity Cover

Region NCE and Global Offshore > NCE > Commercial Operations

Commercial Operations is a small yet important stakeholder in forecasting our sales volumes and sales activities. We maintain the sales process, customer relations management system for the entire region. We own the governance of the sales pipeline progressing towards closures and run weekly meetings where sales projects are reviewed and management is informed on the progress, forecasts and focus areas.

We consistently monitor and work to improve CRM data quality and take pride in maintaining top-quality CRM standards across Vestas.

We have a one year maternity leave position starting asap. As member in our team you will be contributing to Commercial Operations in all areas, with a special emphasis on the Forecasting and the development to make it integrated in daily or regular operations. We forecast on Month, Quarter, Year, 3 year and 5 year horizons via collaboration with the sales areas. With your help we will improve our forecasting processes and by that the quality and accuracy from good to consistently high on all horizons.

Responsibilities

• Improve and develop forecasting process, 1 month to 5 years horizon as well as do the forecast reporting for the region
• Monitor and track forecasting accuracy on short term as well as medium term, and contribute to improvement of the same. Also answer to questions on forecast, ie what we believe we will make by end of month, quarter, year etc.

And as team member contribute to:

• Maintain and improve the sales process and tools
• Monitor and pursue system data quality, and contribute to improvement of the same
• Prepare Gate governance meetings (internal steps of maturing a project)
• CRM contact - the one to turn to when issues or questions on our CRM system (SAP Cloud for Customer and soon Salesforce)
• Train new employees on the CRM platform

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, business, economics or similar
• Relevant work experience from sales or commercial positions is beneficial
• Forecasting experience
• Fluency in written and verbal English
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• CRM familiar

Competencies

• You are intensely goal focused and use analytical insights to guide your everyday work.
• Your networking and communication skills are well developed. You are responsive to shifting priorities, service-minded and respectful when working with customers and stakeholders.
• You have a structured and detail-oriented approach to your assignments.
• You work effectively in a multicultural workplace where conditions shift regularly and prompt action is needed.
• You have good IT skills (Excel incl VBA and Analysis, SAP Project Builder, Salesforce, Sharepoint, Power BI and Power Automate)

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, collaborative, and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value initiative, ownership, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will have good opportunities to build your career in Vestas, when demonstrating aspiration, capacity, and potential.

Additional information

Your primary work location will be Malmö, Sweden.
You could expect some travel activity, approximately 5 days per year. 
 
If the above match your skills and qualifications, please apply no later than 16.04.2026. 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. 
 
For additional information about the position, please contact: Recruiter Rebecka Thorell at rbthr@vestas.com

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 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.