(Senior) Project Controller, IRIS2

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

The position is responsible for performing project & service control for SES by performing pre-sales and post sales controlling activities including active involvement on preparing and supporting negotiations. The incumbent will work closely with Project Managers and Customer Service Managers to monitor and report project & service financial performance, identify improvement areas and act as financial advisor to the PM/CSM role. The role includes supporting of closing activities with regard to the project’s EAC and revenue recognition. By reporting and consolidating project and service performance, the incumbent will also provide in-depth knowledge and contribute to the required level of transparency at company level on the progress and performance of the individual projects and services. The incumbent will equally prepare, organise and support ESA/EU and other internal and external cost audits.

As a Senior Project Service Controller, IRIS2, you will be responsible to : 

• Pre-Sales and contract changes: cooperate with Project Managers, Bid Managers and project teams as well as Customer Service Managers and Operation teams by taking over specific tasks related to validation of costing/pricing, and the organization and preparation of the financial project plan and/or business case. Provide Management with consolidated costing and profitability analysis prior to decision making and support submission of proposal documents.
• Project financial reporting: maintain a detailed understanding of project-to-date performance and margins, as well as regularly establish with PM a project to completion view and variance analysis
• Project & service controlling activities: monthly collection and review of project & service financials and timesheets, investigation of irregularities, identify and propose improvements, continue development of automation in forecasting processes and monitoring tools. Enable accurate project accounting by ensuring correct intercompany backcharges and coordinate required reclassifications.
• Support monthly closing activities with cost actuals and EAC.  
• Be the point of contact and subject matter expert for project specific budgeting, reporting and submission of costs & prices for public tenders, customer audits and /or ESA & EU contracts
• Maintain close collaboration with the Project Management Office, Quality, Finance, Legal and Vendor management teams to perform the above-mentioned tasks
• Be a proactive driver of process improvements and drive introduction and utilisation of new tools to optimise project and operational flows as well as financial transparency

COMPETENCIES

• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong Analytical mindset
• Strong data skills, ability to navigate in different systems
• Ability to think practical, work structured and solution oriented
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and cross-functional cooperation
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Willing to set priorities and dependable about delivering within time frame
• Work with minimal supervision as well as in a collaborative environment

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Control
• Expert user of MS Excel and Power BI (or similar)
• Experienced in the daily usage of an ERP (e.g. SAP), PMO tools
• Fluency in English, any other language will be considered as an asset
• EU nationality required
• Eligibility for ESA/EU SECRET personnel security clearances is essential. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such a clearance
• Willing to work at least 66% onsite from office

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Eligibility for ESA/EU SECRET personnel security clearances is essential. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such a clearance
• Willing to work at least 60% onsite from office