Finance Transformation Senior Project Manager

Vestas; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas seeks an experienced leader to drive finance transformation programs across the organisation. You will shape strategy, plan delivery, govern budgets and risks, and partner with senior executives to enable informed decisions.

With 7+ years in finance transformation or related fields, you will coordinate across Finance, Digital Solutions, and business units, mentor junior PMs, and ensure consistent delivery of benefits while advancing governance and change management.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance transformation, management consulting, or in‑house finance or strategy roles within complex, global organisations
• Experience from business finance projects
• Extensive experience interacting with senior and executive management, guiding decision‑making in a structured, fact‑based manner
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives in changing business environments
• Experience working in an international, cross‑cultural corporate setting
• Proficient English communication skills, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end delivery of Finance transformation projects, from shaping and planning through execution and benefits realization
• Owning overall project governance, including scope, timeline, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies; identifying, managing, and mitigating risks and issues
• Coordinating cross-functional teams across Finance, Digital Solutions, and the wider business to ensure aligned and effective delivery
• Acting as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and facilitating decision‑making forums with clear progress reporting
• Ensuring adherence to agreed standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks within the Finance Transformation Office
• Facilitating change management activities to support adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working
• Mentoring and supporting project manager colleagues and contributing to building project management capabilities within Finance

Skills

Finance transformation

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Change management

Mentoring

English communication

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end delivery of Finance transformation projects, from shaping and planning through execution and benefits realization
• Owning overall project governance, including scope, timeline, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies; carefully identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks and issues
• Coordinating cross-functional teams across Finance, Digital Solutions, and the wider business to ensure aligned and effective delivery
• Acting as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and facilitating decision‑making forums, ensuring clear communication, progress reporting, and effective support for informed decisions
• Ensuring adherence to agreed standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks within the Finance Transformation Office
• Facilitating change management activities in close collaboration with Finance and business stakeholders to support adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working; supporting continuous improvement of delivery models, tools, and best practices across the transformation portfolio
• Mentoring and supporting project manager colleagues and contributing to building project management capabilities within Finance

Qualifications

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance transformation, management consulting, or in‑house finance or strategy roles within complex, global organisations
• Experience from business finance projects
• Extensive experience interacting with senior and executive management, guiding decision‑making in a structured, fact‑based manner
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives in changing business environments
• Experience working in an international, cross‑cultural corporate setting
• Proficient English communication skills, both written and spoken

Competencies

• Strategic mindset combined with solid analytical skills
• Experience delivering projects within a Finance organisation with demonstrated knowledge of Finance operating models, financial processes, and systems
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage and secure buy‑in from a wide range of stakeholders
• Comfort engaging with senior executives and facilitating effective decision‑making
• Structured, results‑focused, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to deliver high‑quality results at pace
• High initiative and integrity, with the ability to navigate across functions and cultures
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills and a pragmatic, open, and unpretentious working style

What we offer

A key role in a global, purpose‑driven company focused on advancing renewable energy solutions. You will have significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape the direction of the Finance transformation and organisation. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional information

This position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark where our team and several other stakeholders are located. The role requires the ability to work on‑site on a weekly basis. Travelling will be expected, up to 20 days per year. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply no later than 08/08/2026.

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.