Project Controller in Heusenstamm bei KION Group AG

The Project Controller will act as a co-pilot in our Project Execution teams and will be the lead finance individual (essentially a project CFO) responsible for driving a strong control environment and no-surprise culture within their project portfolio.

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.

This role offers the flexibility to work on a remote model. During critical stages of project execution, project site visits will be required as necessary.

• 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
• Partner with execution team on identification of risks, contribute to quantify risks and set up mitigation plans
• 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
• Contract review and performance monitoring to drive favorable financial results through Change Order management activities
• Monthly presentation of project financial performance to VP/Director of project execution
• Participate in project team meetings to ensure forecast commitments are delivered
• Ensure correct order intake booking
• Monitor revenue recognition according to IFRS15
• Optimize project cashflow by overseeing invoicing and collections activities
• Manage FX risk and hedges
• Request and manage guarantees and insurances as requested
• Support ad hoc analysis & other duties as assigned to improve the performance of project controlling function

• 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