Financial Controller For Latam Development

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Are you looking for the opportunity to make a difference with one of the global leaders in the renewable energy industry? Would you be motivated by supporting and make the everyday business smoother for the Vestas Development business unit. Then you might be our new colleague in our exciting team of Vestas Development

Vestas Development is a newly established business unit within Vestas. The function's main responsibilities are to originate and develop new wind projects across the globe via its own resources as well as via development partnerships that are established and supervised by the group. In light of rapid growth, we are now looking for a Finance Controller for the team in Latin America.

Responsibilities

You will be the Finance Business Partner to the LATAM Development team. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Drive the set-up for our new SPVs, from the SAP implementation, bank account opening, transfer of accounting to Shared Service Center.
• Control of costs/expenditure as per Development budget and monitoring activities in coordination with Project Managers.
• Month-end reporting including all associated processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance to local regulations, tax returns and statutory accounts.
• Ensure accounting treatment in line with Group policies and guidelines.
• Support with issues and concerns that arise from daily activities such are payments, access issues, etc.
• Support with training to the Development teams across the regions on the financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and controls for the Development Business.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and embrace initiatives.
• Prepare balance sheet, bank and intercompany reconciliations.
• Project cash flow planning.
• Provide forecasts and advise to functional leader.

Qualifications

• Preferably +5 years of experience with financial controlling and reporting processes in a large international company or from an international auditing business.
• Good accounting and analytical skills.
• Great understanding of Brazilian accounting and tax rules.
• Ability to use excel tool efficiently to evaluate large sets of data and skilled user of IT/accounting systems.
• Experience with financial consolidation systems such as SAP BPC or similar.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
• MSc in Business Administration & Auditing, Finance, Accounting or similar.

Competencies

• Good understanding of the workings of a support function in a global company.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work to, and sometimes implement own processes.
• Motivated and enthusiastic approach.
• Service as well as open-minded attitude.
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels and locations across the world.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good people management and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to different business and cultural environments.
• Able to process complex information and present key messages in a simple manner.

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting job in a highly motivated and skilled team in a global environment within the renewable energy sector. We value initiative, responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions, and you will use your skills to enable Vestas to solve one of the most important global challenges of our time - ensuring a more sustainable future. Vestas is keen on developing both your professional and personal skills, and for the right candidate, this position will be a unique platform for both professional and leadership growth in a global organisation.

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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 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.