Project Controller

Are you aspiring to move into a CFO type role and looking for the right fit to develop key analytical tools to further your development? Due to growth, Dematic has an immediate opening for a Project Controller.

The Project Controller will act as a co-pilot in our Project Execution teams and will be the lead finance individual (essentially a project CFO) responsible for driving a strong control environment and no-surprise culture within their project portfolio.

This position is truly a bridge between the operational & financial functions of the organization and, as such, would suit individuals who have demonstrated ownership and accountability for delivering results in a matrixed environment or working as a business partner to operational functions to jointly drive organizational success.

This role offers the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis model and during critical stages of project execution, project site visits will be required as necessary.

What we offer:

Tasks and Qualifications:
Key Responsabilities:

- Serve as project financial lead for assigned portfolio
- Joint responsibility with project managers for the financial success of the projects.
- Partner with Project Managers by providing project forecast preparation, analysis & reporting
- Partner with execution team (PM, engineering, purchasing, installation) in order to mitigate/minimize potential deviations from budget and schedule to ensure financial targets are achieved
- Partner with execution team on identification of risks, contribute to quantify risks and set up mitigation plans, as well as identification of opportunities and improve project profitability
- Manage project financial projections (Estimates at Complete) and ensure forecast accuracy and any deviations from budget are clearly quantified and supported by root cause documentation
- Contract review and performance monitoring to drive favorable financial results through Change Order management activities
- Monthly presentation of project financial performance to VP/Director of project execution
- Participate in project team meetings to ensure forecast commitments are delivered
- Responsible for internal control and adherence to compliance and governance processes
- Ensure correct order intake booking
- Monitor revenue recognition according to IFRS15
- Optimize project cashflow by overseeing invoicing and collections activities
- Manage FX risk and hedges
- Request and manage guarantees and insurances as requested
- Support ad hoc analysis & other duties as assigned to improve the performance of project controlling function

Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or related field of study with applicable experience
- 3+ years experience in either a projects business (preferred) or manufacturing plant
- Strong sense of ownership & accountability - with demonstrated ability to deliver success whilst working with an operational business partner
- Ability to build relationships while challenging and pro-actively driving improvements and change
- Encourages a team spirit of continuous development and actively seeks feedback on their performance
- Promotes respect for different cultures and attitudes and fosters diversity in their team
- Demonstrates an inquisitive nature with exceptional analytical, critical reasoning, and communication skills
- Desire to understand the product/solutions and not just the numbers
- Strong demonstrated use of SAP PS Module (or equivalent ERP), Excel and PowerPoint
- Professional fluency in English is also required with the position