Project Cost Engineer and Controller in Heide bei Northvolt

We are looking for a skilled and detail-orientated Project Cost Engineer and Controller in Northern Germany. As the Project Cost Engineer and Controller, you will be responsible for managing and controlling the financial aspects of our major capital project in Germany. Your expertise in cost engineering, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis will be pivotal in keeping the project on track and within budget. Collaboration with project teams, stakeholders, and suppliers is essential to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost control.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Cost Planning and Budgeting:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts.

• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to identify cost drivers and ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Monitor and track project expenses against approved budgets, identifying variances and taking corrective action as needed.

Cost Control:

• Implement effective cost control measures to prevent cost overruns and ensure project objectives are met.

• Analyse project cost trends, identify potential issues, and provide recommendations for cost optimization.

• Work with project teams to develop cost reduction strategies and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare regular financial reports, including cost reports, cash flow projections, and cost-to-complete analysis.

• Present financial data to project stakeholders and senior management, highlighting key cost-related insights and risks.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and project reporting requirements.

Vendor and Supplier Management:

• Collaborate with procurement and contract management teams to evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate contracts.

• Monitor vendor performance and adherence to contract terms, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.

• Review invoices and payments to suppliers, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential financial risks and uncertainties related to the project's cost structure.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential cost-related challenges.

• Maintain a risk register and ensure proactive risk management.

The person we are looking for is driven, caring and structured. You got excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. You are used to a high paced work environment and got good time management skills. Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humour.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., Certified Cost Professional) is a plus.

• Proven experience as a Project Cost Engineer and Controller on major capital projects.

• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, budgeting, financial analysis, and cost control methodologies.

• Proficiency in financial modelling and cost management software.

• Fluency in both written and spoken German and English.

Bonus points for:

• Experience and interest in manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards in Germany.
• Experience from a multi-cultural environment

Join our dynamic team, and take on this exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a significant capital project in northern Germany. Apply now to be part of a challenging and rewarding endeavour.

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