Project Controller

Fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Project Controller to join a world-famous manufacturing organisation, one of the highest grossing organisations in the world. This would be an excellent opportunity for any project coordinators/controllers with good SAP experience, a degree or equivalent professional accounting qualification and someone with a good understanding of Hedging principles.

The role:

The Project Controller reports hierarchically to the Activity Controller. You will manage the assigned portfolio of projects focusing on cash in, risks, project margins, and you will report and analyse the deviation and acts as a business and financial advisor to the Project Manager. You are the point of contact for all project related financials.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage the project control process from a Financial aspect/support PMs to validate forecasts and Costs to Complete/ explain deviations to Budget
• Ensure that all Financial Documents that are required for the project review process are prepared in a timely manner for Internal/Global Reviews, attend Projects Reviews
• Maintain Projects Budget in SAP and ensure margin on Variation Orders are reported correctly
• Provide input on risks, opportunities and claims valuation
• Manage FOREX and ensure hedges are taken were necessary
• Manage cash by following up actual figures and forecasts and follow up the implementation of cash improvement actions
• Establish and manage trading plan, recognise revenue milestones in SAP and ensure appropriate documentary evidence is obtained in line with Accounting and GE Rules
• Close-Out Projects in timely manner
• Provide project KPIs and coordinate with other finance interfaces: controllership, FP&A, CAS, external auditors
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Good knowledge of SAP is essential
• Good excel skill and powerpoint is essential
• An understanding of hedging principals
• Good analytical skill is essential

Desired Characteristics:

• Project Controlling experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a clear/concise manner
• Works well under pressure and achieves deadlines
• Confidence/Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across various business functions

If this position is of interest, please apply for the role now, and any questions, call Elliot Fisher on 01483 212186.