Lead Manager - Direct Procurement Finance

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Finance

Now you can join the world's most sustainable company in a fast-developing industry. Are you passionate about Finance Business Partnering and have a great interest in taking actively part in the business? Do you want to take your personal and professional career to the next level? Then we want to hear from you!

Group Financial Performance > VTO Finance > Global Procurement Finance
Procurement finance are dedicated finance business partners towards Procurement in the VTO organization. We are an internationally diverse team, that together is focused on proactive Finance Business Partnering and engaging Performance Management. You will report to the Head of Procurement Finance.

Responsibilities

• Main Finance Business Partnering towards the Direct Procurement organization and the SVP cover the area
• Manage and inspirer a team of 8 high performing Finance Business Partners in Direct Procurement Finance
• Enable Direct Procurement to make solid and good financial decisions with a continues focus on stability and cost out
• Cross-finance ownership and support on strategy and business cases including insights into Vestas group cost development
• Trade-off scenarios EBIT, Revenue, Cash/Inventory for decision-making in Executive S&OP and Executive S&OE meetings
• Quantification of cross-functional Direct Procurement risks and potential mitigations, and full financial impact across the whole Procurement area
• Ad hoc finance business partnering on hot topics

Qualifications

• A relevant academic background as a master's degree in Finance, Procurement Economics or similar
• A minimum 5 years of experience from a cross functional role within a Finance or Procurement organization
• Preferable a minimum 2 years’ experience with leadership of a high performance team
• Great IT skills including solid knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, SAP and BI
• You have proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Competencies

• You are proactive, self-organized, open-minded, curious, and eager to learn
• You are structured with a good overview and able to juggle several tasks simultaneously without losing your eye for details
• You are mastering financial numbers and are able to communicate them to stakeholders at all corporate levels in a simple matter
• You are able to be a true leader which can enhance and support a team of high performing Finance Business Partners
• You have good collaboration skills and can coordinate with multiple stakeholders and input providers globally

What we offer
We offer an exciting position with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at an industry leader in the renewable energy sector. You will join an international environment, where you will collaborate with various stakeholders. You will be part of a progressive team with high work ethics and a good social spirit. In Vestas, you will experience a diverse and ever-growing environment and motivated people with a can-do-attitude.

Additional information
Your workplace will be Aarhus, DK.
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. Please be advised to apply on or before 05/12//2024.
You can expect up to 25 travel days per year.
For more information, please reach out to Pernille Groth Nicolaisen, Director, GP Finance - [email protected]

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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.