Sonja Østergaard

Experience

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  Novo Nordisk

  Jul 2008 - Apr 2015

  - Led and participated in various projects aimed at increasing efficiency and quality of data and processes- Performed in-depth analysis and mapping of processes- Established new processes to maintain and increase quality of data according to local scope and business need- Created and sustained an internal, global and cross functional network- Trained and supported relevant stakeholders- Created internal website to support the new processes and secure alignment- Handled complex issues and situations as there constantly are new external regulations (compliance) impacting the processes Show less - Performed high level analysis and controlling in multiple areas in Operations, providing Executive Management with high quality data securing timely and strategic management decisions- Led and improved internal and external processes; such as Monthly Management, Board of Directors and Investor Relations reports. Further examples are Anchor Budgets and Rolling Estimate processes- Leading role in improving and running the Balanced Scorecard process in Operations; including KPI setting, challenging input from all areas in Operations and deciding the bonus model for all levels in the organisation- Facilitated and enhanced communication with key stakeholders- Responsible for weekly sales reports and specializing in Novo Nordisk markets in Japan and Korea Show less

  • Senior Financial Specialist

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Business Analyst

    Jul 2008 - Dec 2010
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  Vestas

  May 2015 - May 2024

  - Leading a team of 30 skilled employees- Responsible for defining Vestas Digital Strategy 2024-2026 (incl. report out to ExM and BoD)- Leading the Portfolio Management, securing a well-balanced portfolio of activities linking to strategic priorities, budget transparancy and implementation of Quartely Digital Reviews and OKR set up.- Owner of strategic programs within Digital Solutions: - Offshore Readiness (critical for Vestas future sucess) - Scalable Core - Vestas Enterprise Project securing a scalable and efficient Vestas - Internal transformation of the operating model within Digital Solutions (from Project to Product Led)- A part of Digital Solutions Management team reporting to Head of Digital Solutions at Vestas Show less - Leading a team of 50 skilled employees- Responsible for Performance Management and Financial reporting for the COO organisation (Manufacturing, Global Procurement, Supply Chain, Transport, Logistics, S&OP, S&OE, Safety and Quality) - yearly Strategy updates, monthly reports, budget and business cases- Responsible for financial report to Manufacturing BoD- Cost out program owner across COO and CAPEX optimization in Vestas- Divestment of large entities (sold Tower Factory in the US and all factories related to Converters)- A part of COO Management - CFO for COO Show less

  • Vice President, Head of Strategy & Portfolio in Digital Solutions

    Jan 2023 - May 2024

  • Vice President, Head of COO Finance

    Jul 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Director, Supply Chain Finance

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Finance Director Procurement, CAPEX and Quality

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    Apr 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Finance Business Partner

    May 2015 - Apr 2017
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  Universal Robots

  May 2024 - now

  Chief Financial Officer