Project Controller

The ILS Project Controller will act as a co-pilot to our Project Execution teams and will be the lead finance & operations (back-office) individual responsible for driving a strong control environment, no-surprise culture, and back-office operations for the ILS business unit.
This position is truly a bridge between the operational & financial functions of the organization and, as such, would suit individuals who have demonstrated ownership and accountability for delivering results in a matrixed environment or working as a business partner to operational functions to jointly drive organizational success.

What we offer:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Joint responsibility with project managers for the financial success of the projects
• Partner with Project Managers by providing project forecast preparation, analysis & reporting
• Partner with execution teams in order to mitigate/minimize potential deviations from budget and schedule
• Manage project financial projections (Estimates at Complete) and ensure forecast accuracy and any deviations from budget are clearly quantified and supported by root cause documentation
• Monthly presentation of all project financial performance to VP/Director level 
• Participate in project team meetings to ensure forecast commitments are delivered
• Ensure correct order intake booking
• Ensure rapid purchase order issuance
• Track delivery of ordered hardware
• Support ad hoc analysis & other duties as assigned to improve the performance of project controlling function

Tasks and Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or related field of study with applicable experience
• 2+ years experience in either a projects business (preferred) or manufacturing plant 
• Strong sense of ownership & accountability – with demonstrated ability to deliver success whilst working with an operational business partner
• Ability to build relationships while challenging and pro-actively driving improvements and change
• Encourages a team spirit of continuous development and learning from mistakes; actively seeks feedback on his / her own behavior
• Promotes respect for different cultures, mentalities 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
   

Preferred:

• Strong demonstrated use of SAP PS Module
• Expert MS Excel skills
• Good Communication Skills

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• None