Finance Controller

Finance > Region APAC > Offshore Finance

The position is a director-level role reporting directly to the APAC Offshore Finance Director and directing an agile team of project controllers. APAC is one of the important Sales Business Units of Vestas. Along with developing market trends, the offshore business takes a significant role within the Vestas business stream. The offshore market in APAC is mainly in Taiwan and Japan with extension to Korea soon.

Responsibilities

• Maintain monthly closing for offshore projects, P&L, balance sheet ownership and analysis, actual performance vs. forecast, budget, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure financial controllership of the business in coordination with Corporate Guidelines as well as external/internal regulations.
• Ensure mandated profit margins (above EBIT) are well controlled and secured with deep dive analysis on deviations and mitigation planning.
• Deep diving into drivers contributing to strong business performance and solution- finding for poor performing areas.
• Identify Risks and Opportunities for cost leakages, additional revenue gains and cash in/out flows on projects.
• Coordinate and set up business (project level) cost structures, define and implement cost plans, monitor timely forecasts to secure mandated margins.
• Guide a small agile team consisting of Project Controllers for TW, JP and soon-to-be KR construction projects.
• Coordinate and support business stakeholders, reporting manager, shared service center, group controllers and group functions within RACI and matrix frameworks.
• Provide financial guidance/advisory and sparring to the business.
• Review existing business forecasts, OPEX and construction costs at a granular level.
• Ensure controlling for customer contractual obligations (i.e. construction timelines and milestone payments).
• Be prepared to travel to various project sites within the APAC sub-region as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Required: 12+ years of experience in key finance or accounting function such as controlling, auditing, FP&A or FBP in a multinational company. 5+ years' experience managing direct reports.
• Required: Experience with Group (HQ) reporting (bottom-up and top-down forecasts, KPI-setting, etc.)
• Required: Experience in project-based management either in a construction or investment proposal capacity.
• Required: SAP, SAC, BI and advanced Excel knowledge and experience.
• Required: Bachelor or Master's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent professional licenses/experience.
• Plus: Wind industry, especially offshore.
• Plus: Strong familiarity with IFRS and internal reporting structures (i.e. Profit and Cost Centers, Entity Codes).
• Plus: Familiarity working within a matrix hierarchy.
• Plus: Clear understanding of value chain and value flows of projects.
• Plus: Knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations in TW, JP and KR.

Key Abilities

• Be prepared to accept changes/new opportunities.
• Ownership mindset to strategically develop business.
• Fluent or proficient English skills (Working language is English).
• Great communication skill with different stakeholders.
• Great analysis, problem-solving and solution-finding skills.
• Great ability to coordinate, task prioritization and time management skills.

What We Offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful, and global culture, attractive compensation package and long-term career development.

We value and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: on-the-job training, a good platform for professional and personal development, a bonus program, colorful team activities, etc.

We emphasize developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to contribute effectively to team goals.

Additional Benefit

• National Statutory Insurance Program
• Group Insurance for Employee and Dependents
• Annual merit review
• Leave (Additional annual leave, paid sick/ medical leave (provide regular pay for first 15 days of sick leave), additional maternity leave (120 days), additional pregnancy checkups accompaniment leave and paternity leave to statutory (10 days), menstruation leave)
• New employee medical examination/Annual medical examination
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Flexible working schedule and remote work
• Variety of employee activities
• Unlimited coffee and snacks in variety
• Diverse and open work environment
• Highly value career development of employees, support internal transfer and promotion

Additional Information

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 10th of Apr. 2025.

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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. 
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