The Cost Control and Operational Excellence area is responsible for controlling and monitoring contract costs, supporting budget development, implementing control tools and review processes, justifying and preventing P&L deviations, among other tasks. It must guarantee and support the company's cost and revenue objectives at Latam South Level.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor in detail of the hourly rate composition (by item),
- Review and approval of every cost impacting the hourly rate account.
- Follow up with finances of all the cost allocations.
- Monitoring all site expenses ensure adherence to budget guidelines, monitoring potential risks and acting as necessary to avoid additional impacts for the subregion.
- Own the analysis and challenge the allocations charged to the contracts from the support departments (Supply Chain, Transport, Service Operations, Service Sales, etc)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Finance; focused on costs.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Advanced Power BI skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Advanced Excel)
Competencies
- Experience working with operations, finance, or performance management.
- Strategic mindset with good stakeholder management skills.
- Solid business and data analysis skills.• Ability to work according to procedures, deadlines, and schedules.
- Leadership skills that enable effective communication with other teams, especially when managing remote teams.
- Well-developed research skills, including the ability to evaluate and interpret complex information from multiple sources, prepare and present analyses and reports, address issues creatively, and provide business-focused solutions.
- Initiative, professionalism, and ability to handle changes in work procedures and new projects.
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development within one of the leading wind energy companies. You will be part of a motivated team with the ability to contribute in the Latin American region.
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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 200 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 39,000 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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