Commercial Project Manager - Montreal, Canada (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Medical & Pharmacy Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Student Debt Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Calm Subscription

Legal Plans

Pet Insurance

Auto and Home Insurance

Job summary

Nordex Group seeks a Commercial Project Manager to act as the project’s CFO, driving financial reporting, forecasting and cash management from handover from Sales through completion.

You will manage cost and revenue tracking, prepare monthly forecasts, and work with the Project Manager to optimize profitability while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with Canadian laws.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting/Finance required.
• MBA strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of business finance experience with emphasis on financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory.
• Driving is essential to this role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Project’s financial lead, reporting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Track revenue, cost and margin changes through project execution.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and variance analyses for the Project Manager and Cost Owners.
• Coordinate with Project Team to understand cost impacts on profitability.
• Ensure accurate project figures and timely reporting with Finance.

Skills

Finance analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

MBA

Job description

LOCATION: Montreal, Quebec, CA, H3B 2E3

DEPARTMENT: Controlling / Finance

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Commercial Project Manager directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Commercial Project Manager you will act as the Project’s “Chief Financial Officer” in order to report, forecast, protect, maintain, and improve the financial performance including cash management of a Project from handover from Sales through execution and completion.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Act as the single point of contact for the Project financial profile and performance
• Track and explain revenue, cost, and margin changes throughout project execution, from the initial to the final forecast
• Maintain and administer the internal financial reporting document of the Project, the “Project Report” (update forecast, actuals, risks and opps, and more)
• Track and analyze the progress of project costs and revenue recognition ensuring accuracy according to project execution progress
• Prepare the monthly forecast proposal for the Project Manager and Cost Owners
• Work together with the Project Manager to understand cost impacts and to influence Project profitability
• Track and explain monthly forecast changes
• Understand and communicate project risks and opportunities
• Plan, invoice, and timely collect cash from customer, in close coordination with PM
• Process guarantees and payment securities under project, and ensure timely return or release of such
• Act as the Cost Owner for all commercial / financial cost items of a project, acting as interface between Finance Dept and Project Team
• Consolidate, analyze and report Project CM (and its historical development) as well as further exposure to Project CM from risks and opportunities, ensuring stability of CM development by usage of contingencies and provisions
• Analyze actuals, purchase orders to estimate the cost to complete in coordination with the Cost Owners (Materials, Logistic and Site) and Project Manager
• Review, challenge and approve project figures before submission
• Coordinate and work closely with accounting for accuracy and efficiency of reporting
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

WHAT YOU HAVE

• BS in Accounting/Finance required.
• MBA strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of business finance experience, with emphasis on financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.
• Valid passport and ability to travel to the United States for occasional business trips.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory. Spanish and/or German is a plus.
• Driving is essential to this role. A full, valid driver’s license and insurability under our auto policy are required. We will conduct periodic driver’s abstract (driving record) checks to confirm ongoing insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is exempt at $110,000 - $120,000 CAD salary with up to a 10% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values ofRespect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Subscription
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex