Are you seeking a role that interacts with every facet of the business and looking for the right fit to develop key analytical tools to further your development? Due to growth, Dematic has an immediate opening for multiple Project Controllers. With guidance from Senior Professionals, the Project Controller (Analyst) will act as a co-pilot in our Project Execution teams and will be the lead finance individual 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 aspire to have ownership and accountability for delivering results and working as a business partner to operational functions to jointly drive organizational success. This role offers the flexibility to work on a remote model. During critical stages of project execution, project site visits will be required as necessary.
What we offer:
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as 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
- Challenge execution teams in order to mitigate/minimize potential deviations from budget and schedule
- Challenge execution team on identification of risks, contribute to quantify risks and set up mitigation plans
- Manage project financial projections (Estimates at Complete) and ensure 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 review of project financial performance
- Participate in project team meetings to ensure forecast commitments are delivered
- Ensure correct order intake booking - Monitor revenue recognition according to IFRS15
- Optimize project cashflow by overseeing invoicing and collections activities
- Request and manage guarantees and insurances as requested
- Support ad hoc analysis & other duties as assigned to improve the performance of project controlling function
Tasks and Qualifications:
- Background/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or related field of study
- Previous experience in either a projects business or manufacturing plant (preferred, not required)
- Strong sense of ownership & accountability
- 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 his / her performance
- Promotes respect for different cultures and attitudes and fosters diversity in his / her team
- Demonstrates an inquisitive nature with exceptional analytical, critical reasoning, and communication skills
- Desire to understand the product/solutions and not just the numbers
- Experience with SAP PS Module (or equivalent ERP) is preferred
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint required