Senior Project Controller

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative? We are looking for a Senior Project Controller to make a difference! At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. What will you do? Mission:- Responsible for accurate, timely reporting of Project Financial and non-financial KPIs of Global Internet Giant (GIG) projects. Monitor and challenge project performance (P&L, Cash Curve, CCO GM evolution, etc) supporting Tender & Execution teams, relating directly to the Project Porfolio. Ensure compliance with internal policies, local procedures and IFRS15, as well as application of business and system processes. Implementation of all project controlling relevant rules, methods, processes and tools (SGV, REL, MQC, risk/opportunity analysis/review, solution database, Solutions Guidelines, IFRS ...) Supporting and challenging the Project Director in order to optimize the financial performance of the project, ensuring proper monitoring of risks & opportunities, coordinating with all Project Functions in order to help identifying potential corrective actions to be implemented in case of project margin deviation for all projects in various countries location. Be the Single Point of Contact on the Project Controlling activities across the full spectrum of internal stakeholders (GCP / GCP Ops / Ops / BU / Corporate) and external third-party (External auditors). Responsibilities:- Lead Project Controlling activities across the whole project scope in multiple countries, partnering with country finance team in charge of Projects statutory scope. Be the Project co-pilot to Project Director, supporting and challenging him, ensuring optimized financial performance on the overall consolidated project while ensuring the project is run in a full financial compliance. Liaise with Corporate, Finance & Control functions in order to help in the follow up of financial performance of project execution: Legal, Tax, Treasury, Solution Risk Managers, Contract Managers, Contract administrators, and Finance Business analysts. As business partner during project Selling and Execution phases, support and challenge Project Manager in all relevant projects aspects with close focus/follow up on the finance activities (Revenue recognition, Margin, Cash, Tax, …) in order to improve project financial performance. As business partner for tender leader to support and challenge the financial aspects for new opportunities as well with captured lessons learned from executed projects Report and monitor financial performance of the project (project financial reporting including closing tasks, cost-to-complete forecasting, project risk provision follow-up, etc, ensuring full reporting compliance with IFRS 15 requirements). Ensure proper management and financial monitoring of projects risks & opportunities, ensuring effective follow-up with each Project Function and being a force of proposal for potential corrective actions plans as neeeded. Lead monthly Project performance analysis and Rolling Forecast activities in close collaboration with Project Director and Project Support teams. Lead financial section of REL5 meeting, ensuring proper representation of project financial performance, associated risks & opportunities. Be the Single Point of Contact towards all internal stakeholders (Global Customer Project / Global Customer Project Ops / Operations / Business Units / Corporate) related to project controlling activities and external bodies (External Auditors). Ensure proper tracking and reporting of project non quality costs to enable relevant margin deviation analysis, liaising with Project Functions and Project Director to identify potential needed corrective actions. Implementation of all project controlling relevant rules, methods, processes and tools in accordance to Global Project Controlling requirements. Provide coaching (being Referent) & induction to the new Project Controller, Cost Controller and other functions Referent of the projects business towards Global Customer Project organization & Cluster What qualifications will make you successful? 5 to 10 years experience in Finance & Control preferrably in Project environment Experience as Finance Business Partner in Project environment Experience in a Multi-cultural team environment is a plus University and/or Business School either Engineering, Economics, or commercial) Strong communication skills to drive high performance and collaborate effectivelly with diverse stakeholders Strong analytical skills to handle complex matters in a synthetic way Benefits we offer: Global family leave Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents Flexible work arrangement Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership …and more! We are looking forward to welcoming you in our team! Let us learn about you! Apply today. Why us? Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. €25.7bn global revenue 137 000+ employees in 100+ countries 45% of revenue from IoT 5% of revenue devoted for R&D You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. 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