Projects Controller

Job description

Summary:

Finance business partner supporting Tender & Execution teams to monitor and challenge project performance (P&L, Cash Curve, CCO GM evolution, etc)

Ensure governance of project controlling are in place (REL, risk/opportunity analysis/review, solution database, Solutions Guidelines, IFRS) for all the entities being part of the region (

zones, RACs).

Advise the Finance & Control Leader and/or Execution/Application Center Leader, on main areas of attention regarding the execution of projects (risks / loss / opportunities).

The Project Financial Controller is responsible for the Hub day to day financial activities. The role combines aspects from Financial Control, Analysis & Reporting.

Reporting line is to the KSA Power System Finance Leader.

Main duties & responsibilities:

· As business partner during project Execution, support and challenge Project Managers in all relevant projects aspects from booking to closing with close focus/follow up on the finance activities (Revenue recognition, Margin, Cash, Tax, …) in order to improve project financial performance and ensure full visibility
· Liaise with the organization Finance & Control functions to help in the follow up of financial performance of project execution: Legal, Tax, Treasury, Solution Risk Managers, Contract Managers, Contract administrators, and Finance Business Partners
· As business partner for tender leader, support and challenge the financial aspects for new opportunities as well with captured lessons learned from executed projects
· Participate in providing the Execution Center management with the financial KPIs of project execution such as margin deviation, cash performance, risks and opportunities
· Participate in ensuring the implementation of the financial governance as defined by the Global team: REL, KPIs, Risk & Contract, Solutions Guidelines
· Participate in and animate effective project reviews
· Participate in building and updating the projects database

Desired profile

Qualifications :

·  University degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
·  Minimum 5 years of experience in finance out of which 3 years of project specific experience in a similar industry & preferably in MNC
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate financial materials effectively to non-financial professionals & Highly developed cross-functional communication and reporting skills.
·  Ability to work independently and take ownership of work product
·  Time management & multitasking skills
·  Ability to work as part of a team and to develop financial knowledge and commercial awareness throughout the department.
·  Good Problem solving and decision-making skills
·  SAP Experience is preferable