Senior Product Cost Specialist

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Management

Type of position: Graduate

Job Family: Engineering

Do you have an interest in shaping financial strategies and optimizing costs for sustainable growth? Vestas is looking for a Senior Product Cost Specialist to join our innovative Offshore Product Management team. In this key role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce costs and maximize value in the development of our advanced offshore wind turbines. Your expertise will support Vestas leadership in renewable energy and enable us to continue to drive down the cost of energy for a greener future.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Product Management

Vestas research and development creates wind energy innovations, products, and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and Vestas. Within Vestas R&D, Offshore Solutions we work on defining and delivering the most innovative product offerings and our Offshore Product Management team, which you will be a key part of, develops Vestas latest generations of offshore turbines. We thrive in a diverse and open team environment where each member has room to develop themselves and our team. We win as a team and are confident that diversity and inclusion are the strongest ways to make a difference for renewable energy in the future. If you also find our aspirations motivating and want to be part of our journey as leaders in sustainable energy, we have an interesting job opportunity for you.

Responsibilities
As a Senior Specialist in Strategic Cost Optimization, you will have an integral part in facilitating efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainable growth within our organization. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our financial strategies and ensuring effective resource allocation. Here are the key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities across the full value chain, i.e., Direct Product Cost (DPC), Manufacturing, Transport, Construction, and Service
• Work closely with senior leadership to create insightful reports and dashboards for decision-making
• Conduct rigorous analysis of operational processes, supply chain, and overhead expenses to uncover inefficiencies
• Develop and implement actionable recommendations to optimize costs while maintaining quality and performance
• Strategic planning, execution and monitoring aimed at achieving long-term cost savings
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Benchmark our cost structures against industry peers and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost optimization and financial analysis, ideally in management consulting
• Bachelor's degree in economics, business, or a related field
• Proven experience, ideally in management consulting, cost optimization, financial analysis, or management consulting
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, financial modelling software, and data visualization platforms
• Fluent in English

Competencies
We see the ideal candidate possessing the following personality and competencies:

• Strong analytical skills combined with an empathetic, entrepreneurial, and curious mind
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making
• Solid communication and presentation abilities, and ability to communicate across all levels and align expectations
• Team-orientated, enthusiastic and highly motivated, with effective delegation skills

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with good opportunities for professional and personal development in an innovative and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We practice intent-based leadership, empowering you to autonomously take initiative and responsibility to ensure the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. As part of the Offshore Solution, you will be able to make a positive difference and excel bringing both your technical skills and leadership expertise into play and contributing to shaping the future of offshore wind turbines.

Additional information
The primary work location is Aarhus, Denmark.

To be considered for this role, you must apply online before October 30, 2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

For more information, please get in touch with Tue Hald, Head of Offshore Product Management, at +45 2984 1132.

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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 173 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 29,000 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.