Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing

Vestas; Aarhus kommune; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Specialist | Full-Time in Finance & Power Solutions to act as a trusted FP&A partner for manufacturing leadership. You will combine deep FP&A with active business partnering to translate operational performance into measurable financial impact.

Responsibilities include linking metrics to financial results, driving performance improvements across factories, and developing value-driver models. Fluent English and strong Excel/Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience within FP&A, Business Finance, Manufacturing Finance, Controlling or Management Consulting. Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, supply chain organizations
• Extensive experience in performance management, forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with SAP and Power BI
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to manufacturing leaders and operational stakeholders
• Facilitate performance conversations by linking operational metrics such as productivity, efficiency, utilization, quality, labor effectiveness, and scrap to financial results
• Challenge performance gaps, assumptions, and underperformance through fact-based analysis and insights
• Support decision-making through clear recommendations and actionable performance improvement opportunities
• Partner with factories to identify, evaluate, and prioritize initiatives that improve operational and financial performance
• Quantify operational improvement opportunities and translate them into financial impact through business cases and value-driver-based models
• Develop and maintain models linking operational KPIs to financial results and value creation
• Track implementation progress and benefit realization of improvement initiatives
• Challenge reported results by validating financial performance against underlying operational performance and initiative delivery
• Ensure improvement initiatives have defined targets, measurable benefits, and clear accountability
• Strongly align forecasts and plans with operational improvements and strategy

Skills

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Specialist | Full-Time

Finance > Power Solutions > Business Finance and Planning

Manufacturing Finance plays a critical role in improving operational and financial performance across Vestas global manufacturing footprint. We partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement and senior leadership teams to provide financial insights, support strategic decision making and ensure cost competitiveness.

Responsibilities

The Finance Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to manufacturing leadership, improving performance through financial insight, operational knowledge, and fact-based decision support. The role combines deep FP&A and controlling experience with active business partnering to improve performance, identify value creation opportunities and ensure operational improvements are translated into measurable financial impact.

Key Responsibilities / Activities

Business Partnering & Performance Management

• Act as a trusted finance partner to manufacturing leaders and operational stakeholders
• Facilitate performance conversations by linking operational metrics such as productivity, efficiency, utilization, quality, labor effectiveness, and scrap to financial results
• Challenge performance gaps, assumptions, and underperformance through fact-based analysis and insights
• Support decision-making through clear recommendations and actionable performance improvement opportunities

Performance Improvement & Value Realization

• Partner with factories to identify, evaluate, and prioritize initiatives that improve operational and financial performance
• Quantify operational improvement opportunities and translate them into financial impact through business cases and value-driver-based models
• Develop and maintain models linking operational KPIs to financial results and value creation
• Track implementation progress and benefit realization of improvement initiatives
• Challenge reported results by validating financial performance against underlying operational performance and initiative delivery
• Ensure improvement initiatives have defined targets, measurable benefits, and clear accountability

Strategy, Forecasting & Planning

Support the development of strategy, Group Cost, budget, and monthly forecast processes

Ensure the financial impact of operational performance and improvement initiatives is accurately reflected in forecasts and plans

Evaluate assumptions, risks, opportunities, and delivery schedules to improve the quality of forecasts

Provide financial insights and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and target setting

Ensure alignment between operational plans, improvement initiatives, and financial commitments

Cost Control & Financial Governance

• Strengthen transparency and control of manufacturing costs, including fixed costs, labor, inventory, overheads, and CAPEX
• Monitor financial performance against targets and explain variances through operational and financial drivers
• Support investment governance and ensure visibility on spend, benefits, and returns
• Promote effective financial discipline and governance across the manufacturing organization

Reporting, Insights & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver high-quality reporting, analysis, and decision support to manufacturing leadership
• Provide a consistent view of financial and operational performance, risks, and opportunities
• Translate complex operational and financial information into clear, decision-relevant insights
• Improve standardization, simplification, and automation of reporting, forecasting, and performance management processes
• Contribute to the continuous development of Manufacturing Finance tools, models, and ways of working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience within FP&A, Business Finance, Manufacturing Finance, Controlling or Management Consulting. Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, supply chain organizations
• Extensive experience in performance management, forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with SAP and Power BI
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Competencies

• Solid business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of operational drivers and how they affect financial performance
• Demonstrated ability to identify, measure, and monitor value creation opportunities
• Demonstrated analytical and financial modeling capabilities
• Ability to question assumptions and discuss performance in a constructive way
• Clear and effective communication and presentation abilities
• High level of ownership, accountability and execution focus
• A structured mindset focused on continuous improvement and taking initiative

What We Offer

The opportunity to build your career with Vestas, a top company in sustainable energy solutions, contributing to the world's transition to renewable energy

A pivotal role working alongside manufacturing leaders to improve performance, create value, and inform strategic decisions. The opportunity to shape business outcomes by translating operational performance into financial insights and actions

Wide exposure to senior leaders in Manufacturing and Finance within an international setting

The chance to shape performance improvement initiatives, from business case development to benefit realization.

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.