Project Controller

Accountability

As a key member of the project team, Project Controllers are responsible for providing cost control and financial support to their allocated projects and for preparing month-end project financial reports.
We have multiple vacancies for this position and therefore, will consider a wide range of experience levels, ranging from Graduate to more Senior profiles. As a Senior Project Controller, you will also be tasked with supporting the education and training of any new team members, graduates or apprentices that may be assigned to you.
 

  • Responsibility for all aspects of cost control of assigned projects including forecasting and commitment tracking of man hours, procurement activities and vessel operations
  • Ensure that SAP accurately reflects project costs and revenues to date, including any accruals or prepayments
  • Assist the project managers in the preparation of monthly project and financial forecasts for assigned projects
  • Assist the project manager in the preparation of a monthly financial sensitivity analysis for their projects
  • Analyse variances from as-bid financials by building a detailed monthly analysis of variances from prior forecast
  • Prepare month end project reports and review with Project Manager
  • Attend project / client meetings and provide relevant cost and financial input as required
  • Prepare and issue of all project invoices, including a focus on collection of payment
  • Prepare project cash flows in support of the Group's treasury requirements for cash flow forecasting
  • Develop effective interfaces with all Project functions and contribute to improvement programs;
  • Build/enhance relationships with project managers to ensure communication and flow of information is effective
  • Work with project managers to develop and improve reporting tools/systems
  • Make recommendations to improve/enhance existing processes

Qualifications

It’s the commitment and enthusiasm of our people that gives us our energy to create change and make an impact for the future. And we want you to bring your personality, skills and experience, powering us to be leaders in fixed offshore wind.

  • Degree qualified in a Finance or Business related subject
  • Previous experience in project accounting and cost control within a similar industry
  • An interest in (or already in the process of) obtaining a recognised accounting body qualification
  • Good awareness of relevant accounting standards
  • Committed to self development
  • Confident in the use of Excel
  • Communicate effectively and articulately at all levels
  • Good analytical skills and effective forward planning
  • An understanding of SAP
  • Able to demonstrate leadership skills by motivating/influencing others to achieve the required outcomes and are proactive in making suggestions for improvements to systems and procedures