Service Finance BP

Are you looking for the opportunity to contribute significantly to one of the global leaders in the renewable energy industry? Would you be motivated by supporting and make the everyday business smoother for the Vestas Services business unit/ Then you might be our new colleague in our exciting team.

The Latin America (LATAM) Finance Business Performance Management (BPM) team are the primary finance business partners to our LATAM Regional Sales, Construction, and Service operations. We are an internationally diverse team, physically located in multiple countries across the region. Together with our primary operational stakeholders, we focus on Performance Management, Business Finance, Business Controlling and Finance Business Partnering.

The Service Finance team specifically partners with Service Operations. As a LAT Finance Business Partner, you will be located at São Paulo, BR, reporting to the Director of BPM Service Finance Latam, located in São Paulo, BR.

As a LAT Finance Business Partner, you'll be a crucial member of our team of financial experts, addressing complex challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and ensure alignment with our business goals. You will also execute relevant controlling and finance processes related to Service Contracts across LATAM.

Responsibilities

You will be the Finance Business Partner to the LATAM Services team. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage all the financial planning activities associated with the monthly forecast, yearly budget, and strategy.
• Act as a liaison between finance and service departments to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Estimate the potential risks & opportunities to ensure proper forecasting and decision making.
• With keen interest, engage and collaborate with relevant colleagues and business stakeholders, to solve operational issues and problems with speed and quality.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and management reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Coordinate across Vestas Organization all the planning activities, get and communicate the financial targets while developing the relevant tools needed to proper reporting.
• Identify and promote Best Practice initiatives not only on the financial side but also in the operational elements to improve business efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

At least 6 years relevant experience with accounting & cost controlling, P&L analysis, and business performance management.

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. MBA
• Previous experiences in Wind energy are beneficial.
• Experience with systems including MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint) required and SAP, SAP BI, SAP BPC experience is beneficial
• Advanced skills in both spoken and written English, the official language of Vestas, is required. Spanish proficiency is beneficial
• Flexibility and motivation, travel is not expected for this role but may be required for ad hoc tasks

Compentencies

We expect that you have:

• Solid communication and analytical skills: Ability to convey information clearly and analyze data effectively.
• Good collaboration mindset: ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally, encouraging teamwork and cooperation.
• Result-driven but receptive to innovation: Focused on meeting goals while welcoming change and new solutions.
• Good stakeholder management skills: Proficient in managing relationships with various stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met.
• Timely and effective communication: Ensures prompt and clear communication, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting job in a highly motivated and skilled team in a global environment within the renewable energy sector. We value initiative, participation, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions, and you will use your skills to enable Vestas to solve one of the most important global challenges of our time - ensuring a more sustainable future. Vestas is keen on developing both your professional and personal skills, and for the right candidate, this position will be a unique platform for both professional and leadership growth in a global organization

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

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.