Lead Finance Business Partner

 

The Lead Finance Business Partner is focused on bridging the forecasted costs Service contracts to the income and cost recognized for the Company. Lead Finance Business Partner must ensure that company financial guidelines are being adhered to and appropriately documented for Management, BPM, SOX and external audit review. The position provides value by informing Management of results and issues in a timely manner.

Lead Finance Business Partner 

Responsibilities:  

• Service Contracts reporting  
• Ensure revenue and cost recognition are aligned to Group guidelines for service region   
• Track monthly site performance compared to initial sales assumption and previous forecasts   
• Service management and finance are informed in scheduled meetings  
• Develop full year forecasts with Operations stakeholder for each site in region.  
• Identify and monitor financial risks and opportunities and make recommendations for forecast changes  
• Month end close  
• Support the team with journal entries, accruals, and analysis  
• Work with colleagues in Manila to root cause and correct financial posting issues  
• Perform internal and external audit tasks as needed, SOX documents completed monthly  
• Develop new methods to streamline completion of compliance tasks  
• Systems and processes usage and build out  
• Develop dashboards and reporting packages, using data from SAP, Adaptive, and BI  
• Champion automation and streamlined financial reporting for operational partners

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or a related subject. Masters, CPA or MBA preferred.  
• Minimum 7 years of financial experience required  
• Proficient with systems such as MS Office Suite, SAP, and BI tools
• Demonstrates clear and effective written and spoken communication
• Ability to work as part of a team  
• Flexibility and adaptability, some OT may be required  
• Ability to manage one’s own workload and work with minimal supervision

Competencies: 

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)  
• Proficiency in SAP, proficiency in Workday or Adaptive
• Ability to manage competing priorities, ambiguity and meet deadlines  
• Ability to communicate in English  
• Steady attendance and punctuality

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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 co