Project Controller (Europe)

Role Responsibilities

• Adhere to the monthly close process including results finalised and presented in the agreed format and aligned to the group timeline.
• Work with the offshore project accounting team based in Manila to make sure Billing, PO’s and Service Entry Receipts are processed in a timely manner.
• Liaise with local accountants (internal or external) for the processing of revenue accrual and sub-consultant accruals monthly as per IFRS15 accounting rules.
• Identify and monthly report risks and opportunities of each entity.
• Monthly tracking / reporting of business booked vs the agreed targets.
• Monthly preparation of the commercial outlook including appropriate challenges where necessary.
• Other Operating Cost reporting including productivity analysis.
• Prepare monthly performance reporting decks to be presented to Regional Directors, MD Europe.
• Collaborate with the local teams to manage cash generation including WIP, Billing and DSO reviews.
• Point of contact for the MD Europe and each Regional Director regarding finance matters.
• Assist Regional Directors with preparation of RMC and pricing proposal for significant tenders.
• Provide business partnering support plus ad hoc analysis/advice where required.
• Prepare budget/forecast submission including FTE review and SG&A assumptions in collaboration with regional directors and local accountants.
• Support implementation of Planisware within European entities.
• Support SAP 4/HANA implementation for new European entities.

Role Requirements

• Accounting degree equivalent to UK CIMA/ACCA qualification
• >10 years’ experience with 5 years in a similar position
• In depth experience of financial accounting
• Experienced in managing budgets/budgetary control.
• Experienced communicator to non-Finance people
• Proactive, dynamic, and highly resourceful, with a strong initiative driven mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective collaborator who works well within multidisciplinary and culturally diverse teams
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Confident in presenting viewpoints, offering clear, well-reasoned arguments when challenged
• Excellent knowledge of SAP 4/HANA
• Knowledge of Planisware
• Excellent knowledge in office automation applications (Office 365, mainly Excel), with knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS Project Accounting.
• Previous experience working within the consulting or construction industry.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days/ initiatives.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.