Commercial Manager

Northland Power Inc.; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Parental leave

Childcare allowance

Transport allowance

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health resources

Fitness program

Birthday off

Paid day off

Job summary

Northland Power Inc. seeks a Commercial Manager within the Offshore Wind Commercial Asset Management Team to support day-to-day activities, focusing on business case modelling, commercial assessments, and reporting with strong MS Excel skills.

You will coordinate cost reviews, budgeting and forecasting, and communicate results to project teams and management while aligning with engineering, operations, procurement and finance.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration.
• Experience in offshore wind is preferred.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of assets or projects in the offshore wind portfolio.
• Conduct cost reviews, prognosis, and reporting.
• Support periodical commercial reporting with budgeting and forecasting.
• Communicate commercial results to project teams and management.
• Lead the implementation of commercial requirements in processes.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders on insurance schemes.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Who We Are:

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What you’ll do:

As Commercial Manager within the Commercial Asset Management Team Offshore Wind you will support the team in the day-to-day business and take responsibilities, especially in the area of business case modeling, commercial assessments and reporting, which is why you should have a proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of assets or projects related to the Northland Power offshore wind portfolio or service portfolio.
• The task includes but is not limited to cost reviews, assessment and prognosis, cost optimization, performance improvement, benchmark analysis, settlement calculations, cost, and revenue reporting.
• Support periodical commercial reporting including cost budgeting and forecasting for projects or assets in close collaboration with regional and global departments such as Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Finance.
• Communicate commercial results with the required level of transparency to the project team and the management.
• Support the project team and organization in regards of all commercial project relevant aspects and lead implementation of commercial requirements in organizational processes.
• Interact with team members and other project teams to ensure knowledge sharing and identification of best practice.
• Lead the development and/or maintenance of appropriate insurance schemes for the operational assets under consideration of internal requirements (based on the risk & opportunity management); external requirements (such as permits; contracts; financing agreements) and economical interest. This task will be supported through the Northland Power insurance experts and includes internal and external stakeholder management.

Who you are:

• Methodical and organized: You can effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a pressured situation and are known to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Strong communicator: Your spoken and written communication is excellent, and you can influence your internal and external stakeholders coming from varied cultural backgrounds.
• Proactive problem solver: You have the ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur; effectively working with team members and management to resolve complex problems.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach and thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You recognize the simultaneous need for rigorous adherence to process and the flexibility to adapt to inevitable changes along the way.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration
• 2 years of professional experience in the offshore wind industry
• Experience in a similar position
• Expertise in financial modelling and business case analysis is beneficial
• Ability to work with MS Office, in particular MS Excel
• Business fluent English and German

What’s In It for You:

• Pension
• paid parental leave
• childcare allowance
• contribution towards your transportation to and from the office
• global Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• access to mental health resources
• access to a fitness program
• birthday off work
• paid day off

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

Disclaimer This document is a guide.

The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment.

As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates.

If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

Disclaimer This document is a guide.

The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment.

As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates.

If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

We use AI‑enabled tools to help identify applications that meet job‑related criteria.

All applications are reviewed and decisions are made by people.

Motivated by a common vision of energy’s place on our planet, we believe in powering a better world for generations to come.

Join our journey as we work towards a more sustainable future.