Senior project Controller

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 subject
- Previous 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 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 consistent in making suggestions for improvements to systems and procedures
- Currently already living and working in The Netherlands