Project Controller

**Description**

Join our company, a driving force in actively advancing the energy transition in Germany for a greener and sustainable future, as a passionate and results-oriented Project Controller We are seeking a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses exceptional financial expertise. As a Project Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective project control, managing risks, and maintaining financial excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals and make a significant impact on shaping a sustainable energy landscape. Digitalization and international collaboration are key factors in our pursuit of success.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Be a crucial part of project team and leave your footprint throughout all phases of a projects lifecycle
- Be a driving force in contract, scope, and change management. Leverage your understanding of project T&C's to maximize cash flow, improve margins, and mitigate risks throughout the tender phase.
- Dive into the initiation and setup phase of projects. Support the handover process from tender, review tender cost calculations, and initiate internal project kick-off meetings.
- Be a risk champion Identify potential risks, document their financial impact, and actively monitor and manage them. Identify opportunities and develop strategies to capitalize on them.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the project's impact on cash flow, revenue and margin - proactively managing and optimizing it. Collaborate closely with the project manager to achieve or surpass financial targets.
- Immerse yourself in project reviews, actively participating and providing valuable insights that drive success.
- Take charge of issuing customer invoices based on compelling motivation documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Demonstrate your expertise in subcontracting monitoring, claim management handling, and ensure financial compliance at project sites.
- Follow internal control and audit procedures, ensuring adherence to corporate governance, internal control frameworks, and finance directives. Be part of the project's close-out phase, where you will book the warranty provision, clear projects in the ERP system, and skillfully archive final financial project documentation.
- Collaborate with auditors, clarifying controlling-related requests, and support project managers in maintaining financial compliance.

**Your background**:

- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Proven experience in project controlling, financial management, or related roles.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial tools (SAP FI/PS).
- Knowledge of revenue recognition methods, IFRS, and financial reporting standards.
- Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for digitalization initiatives in finance and project control.
- Experience with international collaboration and working in diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
- Willingness to travel (25%)