For our client, active in the construction / installation of offshore wind projects, we are looking to recruit a Sr Project Controller (secondment to staff).
The job :
As a key member of the project team, you are responsible for providing cost control and financial support to the allocated projects and for preparing month-end project financial reports.
- 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
Requested :
Degree qualified in a Finance or Business related subjectPrevious experience in project accounting and cost control within a similar industry (offshore / wind / renewable / construction)An interest in (or already in the process of) obtaining a recognised accounting body qualificationGood awareness of relevant accounting standardsCommitted to self developmentConfident in the use of ExcelCommunicate effectively and articulately at all levelsGood analytical skills and effective forward planningAn understanding of SAPAble to demonstrate leadership skills by motivating / influencing others to achieve the required outcomes and are consistent in making suggestions for improvements to systems and proceduresCurrently already living and working in The Netherlands