Senior Specialist Strategic Cost Optimization

5 days ago

Aarhus, Denmark Vestas Full time

Management | Full-Time | Engineering

Join our innovative team and make a lasting impact on our organization’s financial health If you’re enthusiastic about increasing cost efficiencies and strategic growth, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our journey toward excellence

Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Product Solutions & Integration > Onshore Product Management

In the Product Solutions & Integration Onshore Department, we develop wind energy products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. In our department, you will be a crucial part of delivering a holistic strategy for maximizing the value proposition of Vestas onshore turbines across their full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Continuous Cost Out Improvement: Build a Program Management Office (PMO) for continuous cost out management across the value chain, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities across the full value chain; 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 Executive Management Reporting: Work closely with senior leadership to create insightful reports and dashboards, translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights for decision-makers, and provide regular updates on cost reduction initiatives, financial performance, and key metrics. and performance. Strategic Planning and Execution: Design and implement strategic initiatives aimed at achieving long-term cost savings, evaluate investment decisions, capital allocation, and risk management, and monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed to meet financial goals. Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business units to drive adoption of cost-saving measures, communicate the rationale behind cost optimization efforts to gain buy-in from stakeholders, and facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed cost-conscious practices across the organization. Industry Benchmarking and Best Practices: Stay informed about industry trends, benchmarks, and emerging practices, benchmark our cost structures against industry peers and identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices to enhance cost efficiency

Qualifications

Proven experience in cost optimization and financial analysis, specifically in management consulting. Bachelor's degree in economics, business, or related field. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data-driven decision-making.. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Proficiency with reporting tools, BI reporting, financial modelling software, and data visualization platforms.

Competencies

Good stakeholder management skills. Great communication and presentation skills, with proven capability to engage across technical fields and seniority levels. Proven capabilities to build, strengthen, and enhance a highly performing cross-functional project team. Resourceful, autonomous, thorough, and motivated by driving initiatives to completion. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data-driven decision-making. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

What We Offer

You'll join an enthusiastic and dynamic team with great technical skills and experience in delivering the best onshore products in the industry. A meaningful role in shaping the future of onshore wind energy solutions, with a clear stake in establishing sustainable business and value drivers for the business. A substantial network of key industry subject matter experts across all areas of the value chain. A flexible work environment that ensures inclusiveness and diversity, and fully lives up to the full Vestas values of Collaboration, Simplicity, Accountability and Passion.

Additional Information

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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