Project Controller (m/f/d) – Plant Engineering
As a project controller (m/f/d), you will take on a central commercial management role within our project business, acting as the primary sparring partner for senior management on all financial aspects of complex plant construction projects. You will work closely with project managers, finance, and operations teams, contributing significantly to the successful delivery of projects on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards.
These are your tasks
· Independent development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standards and processes in project controlling.
· Ongoing monitoring of commercial project progress based on target/actual comparisons (costs, deadlines, performance levels), as well as proactively identifying deviations and developing concrete countermeasures.
· Preparation of monthly financial statements, forecasts, and project-related reports, including presentations for senior management, corporate headquarters, and external auditors as required.
· Responsibility for the accurate accounting of long-term projects in accordance with HGB and IFRS, particularly within the framework of the Percentage-of-Completion (PoC) method.
· Participation in bid calculations as well as the commercial review and evaluation of contract and order terms (including claims management).
· Management of payment planning and liquidity forecasting at the project level.
· Creation and maintenance of project structure data in ERP/controlling systems (e.g., AMS, DATEV).
· Support for internal and external audits and the provision of relevant project data.
· Identification and assessment of project risks and the development of appropriate action strategies.
You should bring that with you
- Experience in handling the typical challenges of plant construction: long project durations, complex interfaces, international projects, and high investment volumes.
- Knowledge of the Earned Value Method (EVM) and project-related KPIs is an advantage.
- Experience in a corporate environment—especially regarding intercompany settlements, consolidation, and group reporting—is a clear plus.
Personal requirements
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and an independent work style: You drive topics forward without waiting for instructions.
- Analytical strength combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and an eye for the essentials.
- Strong communication skills and assertiveness: You can present complex issues clearly and in a target-group-oriented manner, and you are a reliable partner at the management level.
- Proactive, solution-oriented attitude: You identify risks early and bring potential courses of action to the table.
- Ability to work in a team and a willingness to collaborate closely across departments with project managers, technical teams, and commercial management.
That's what we offer you
- Work in a rapidly growing industry that is evolving to meet increasing energy demands and offers excellent future prospects
- Interesting projects using the latest technologies
- Remote work and flexible working hours
- If you are relocating to join us, we will support you
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Subsidies for occupational pension schemes and financial planning
- Team and company events
We stick together
We offer a collaborative environment with flat hierarchies
Our values
We live by values like reliability, honesty, and friendliness every day
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