Project Controller - Banbury, United Kingdom - Dematic Ltd.

Dematic Ltd.

Verified Company

Banbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

What we offer:

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

Life At Dematic:

For over 200 years, Dematic has been a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software, and services to optimize the supply chain.

Dematic employs over 10,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centres and manufacturing facilities located around the world.

Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium, and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Key Accountabilities:

Serve as project financial lead for assigned portfolio
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 the execution team (PM, engineering, purchasing, installation) in order to mitigate/minimize potential deviations from budget and schedule to ensure financial targets are achieved
Partner with the execution team on the identification of risks, contribute to quantifying risks and set up mitigation plans, as well as identification of opportunities and improve project profitability
Manage project financial projections (Estimates at Complete) and ensure forecast accuracy and any deviations from the 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
Responsible for internal control and adherence to compliance and governance processes
Ensure correct order intake booking
Monitor revenue recognition according to IFRS1
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 the project controlling function

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or a related field of study with applicable experience
5+ years experience in either a projects business (preferred) or a 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 proactively driving improvements and change
Encourages a team spirit of continuous development and actively seeks feedback on their performance
Promotes respect for different cultures and attitudes and fosters diversity in their team
Demonstrates an inquisitive nature with exceptional analytical, critical reasoning, and communication skills
Desire to understand the product/solutions and not just the numbers
Strong demonstrated use of SAP PS Module (or equivalent ERP), Excel and PowerPoint