Senior Controller

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

As SES continues to expand its satellite infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities, we are establishing a dedicated Project Controlling team within our Finance organization in Romania.
The Project Controllers will play a critical role in the financial governance of major capital expenditure programmes, including satellite manufacturing, ground infrastructure and other strategic technology investments. Acting as the key finance partner to engineering, manufacturing, procurement and project management teams, the role is responsible for ensuring that project costs are accurately tracked, appropriately classified and accounted for in accordance with IFRS and SES policies.

The role supports SES's satellite, network infrastructure and manufacturing activities, providing financial oversight across the full lifecycle of capital investments and production operations. The Project Financial Controller(s) will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement and programme management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, robust cost control and compliance with IFRS accounting requirements.

The position combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial understanding of complex project environments and requires the ability to translate highly technical activities into robust financial reporting and control outcomes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

Capital project initiation and governance
• Review new capital expenditure proposals, Purchase Initial Requests and project business cases.
• Determine treatment under IFRS including: CapEx versus OpEx; tangible versus intangible asset   classification; identification of directly attributable costs; and capitalization of labour and borrowing costs.
• Document accounting conclusions and provide guidance to project stakeholders.

Construction-in-progress and asset lifecycle monitoring
• Partner with project managers and operational stakeholders throughout the execution of approved projects, providing financial oversight, cost control, forecasting, capitalization guidance and performance reporting.
• Identify project risks, cost overruns and changes in project scope and assess their accounting and financial implications including ongoing capitalization criteria and project viability.
• Execute monthly capitalization processes within SAP, including labour and borrowing costs.
• Support period-end reporting and analysis of capital expenditure and fixed asset balances.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls and SES accounting policies.
• Ensure timely closure, transfer and capitalization of completed assets.

Intercompany operations
• Support monitoring of group intercompany balances arising from project and operational activities.
• Coordinate intercompany recharges and settlements.
• Resolve reconciliation and clearing issues with accounting, tax, treasury and business stakeholders.

Compliance and continuous improvement
• Prepare technical accounting analyses and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external audit reviews.
• Contribute to the enhancement of project accounting processes, systems and controls.

COMPETENCIES

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate financial information into clear business insights.
- Effective stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
- Confidence to challenge assumptions constructively and influence decisions.
- Strong communication skills; able to work across functions and cultures.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Minimum 5 years of experience and Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Relevant experience in project controlling, financial controlling, project accounting, manufacturing finance, or a similar finance role.
- Background supporting capital projects, fixed assets, assets under construction, or capital-intensive operations.
- Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Understanding of IFRS requirements related to fixed assets and project capitalization.
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (SAP experience advantageous).
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent) preferred.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

Collaborative mindset with ability to partner across multiple business functions and geographies.