Talent Universe: Costing Data & Analytics Lead Finance Analyst

Power Solutions Costing, a department under Vestas Group Finance, is responsible for ensuring objective and transparent support for decision-makers by delivering financial reporting and analysis on supply chain costs to relevant stakeholders in the business and senior management.

This includes strict control on product costs within manufacturing and procurement by creating transparent and accurate cost estimates for analysis and decision purposes, while keeping stakeholders accountable for target gaps and follow-up. We live the Vestas values: Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity, and Enthusiasm, which form the backbone for our culture of aiming for quality; we want to be a growing team, and we aim to offer interesting jobs and opportunities, creating a great place to work.

We are looking for a person who combines working with stakeholders as a business partner with the capability to work in a structured manner with cost tracking and validation.

Finance SSC > Controlling and Reporting > Global Product Costing

Responsibilities

• Financial controlling of product costs and improving inherent procedures and guidelines to create a transparent product cost structure to support cost tracking, cost analysis, and reporting
• Full understanding of the product cost structure to enable cross-functional business improvement projects
• Preparing, monitoring, and controlling cost estimates
• Financial analysis of financial accounts, including variance reports, root cause countermeasures, opportunity analysis, business cases, and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any Finance, Accountancy, Business or Management course
• 5 to 8 years post-qualification professional experience
• Experience working within finance, engineering, manufacturing or procurement
• Knowledge or practical experience in manufacturing processes, sourcing & costing
• Deliver results - take personal accountability to ensure timely and first-time right delivery of commitments of self and team
• Commits to customer focus - establishes effective working relationships within the team and with stakeholders
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
• Experience in SAP
• Very good proficiency in Microsoft applications. Macros is beneficial
• Good background in standard costing and baseline for procurement, manufacturing and supply chain, and has an overview of how accounting works in these respective departments. Should have a keen interest to learn Controlling in Vestas
• Good and professional communication skill as the role requires discussing with business stakeholders

Competencies

• Ability to navigate in the environment of management, project, and functional stakeholders with separate agendas and guide them towards a common goal/objective
• Detailed understanding of the costing processes and management of its interfaces
• Exposure to data quality management and keen on accounting details, MEND (Month End Close) reconciliations and data analysis, MEND reporting, and issue management
• Efficient documentation and process mapping experience is a big factor in the consideration
• Experience in handling process transition and standardization
• Experience in project management

What we offer

We offer you an engaging role with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, progressive, international work environment at an established manufacturer of wind turbines. We offer attractive company perks like fitness subsidy, health insurance, pension, life insurance, medical allowance, travel allowance, internet allowance, etc. We have a modern, inspiring office overlooking Manila Bay, conveniently located near public transport. We believe in work-life balance and plan annual offsite outings, team building, and sports events. In Vestas, you will experience an innovative environment, enhancing your personal as well as professional growth.

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

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. 
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