Financial Controller
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Controller to join our client’s Finance team. This role will support the Head of Field Service in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving project financial performance across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of experience in project controlling, commercial finance, or contract management, with strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
- Monitor and control project costs and ensure alignment with financial targets.
- Review balance sheet accounts and support audits.
- Manage contracts and support commercial negotiations.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
- 2–3 years experience in project controlling/contract management.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Budgeting, Forecasting, and KPIs.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Job Details
### Key Responsibilities
**Financial Reporting & Analysis**
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
- Monitor financial performance and ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies
- Track actuals versus forecast and provide variance analysis
**Project & Cost Controlling**
- Monitor and control project costs, ensuring alignment with financial targets
- Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare Field Service and tools costings for each job package
**Balance Sheet & Compliance**
- Review balance sheet accounts, including accruals
- Ensure timely and accurate financial documentation for all job packages
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation
**Contract & Operational Support**
- Assist in managing contracts, ensuring compliance with financial terms
- Support commercial negotiations where required
- Collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making
**Productivity & Process Improvement**
- Prepare productivity and performance reports for the Field Service team
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within finance operations
**Systems & Tools**
- Utilize financial systems and Excel for reporting and analysis
- Learn and adopt ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage but not required)
### Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 2–3 years of experience in: Project controlling, Commercial / finance controlling & Contract management
- Strong understanding of: Budgeting and forecasting, Monitoring actuals and KPIs, Balance sheet review, including accruals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial tools
- ERP system exposure is advantageous (SAP preferred but not mandatory)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
### Key Competencies
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to learn systems and adapt quickly