Project Controller

PowerCo; St. Thomas; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerCo is seeking a Project Controller to join their dynamic team in St. Thomas, Ontario. In this role, you'll handle investment planning and budgeting while fostering a collaborative environment. The hybrid model allows flexibility while ensuring your career grows within the renewable energy sector. Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits await you!

Benefits

Paid vacation

Development opportunities

Relocation support

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension contributions

Flexible work structure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional controlling experience.
• Strong analytical skills for financial processes.
• Experience with large investment projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare deviation analyses and progress reports.
• Develop and monitor forecasts and budgets.
• Provide financial expertise to leadership.

Skills

Financial performance indicators

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork orientation

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

With Whom You Will CELLebrate

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!

Reporting to the CFO, the Project Controller will be responsible for investment planning, including monthly and annual forecasts, budgets, and 5-year planning.

This is a flex hybrid model, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the St. Thomas office.

How You Will CELLebrate

1. Create project structures in the SAP-based ERP system.
2. Organize weekly investment release committee meetings.
3. Prepare deviation analyses, track project deliverables, and provide progress reports to support management decisions.
4. Participate in preparing VW internal committee presentations.
5. Assist in setting up internal investment controlling systems for future locations.
6. Contribute to developing the control concept for the Gigafactory in St. Thomas, ON, and provide data for financial planning.
7. Develop and monitor forecasts, assessing risks and opportunities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
8. Maintain the budget process, coordinate with departments, and ensure strategic and spending goals are met.
9. Provide financial expertise to leadership and operational teams.
10. Develop and monitor KPIs.
11. Prepare operational investment performance reports for executive review.
12. Brief the CFO on decision topics and provide analytical recommendations.

What You Need For Our CELLebration

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial performance indicators.
• 3+ years of professional controlling experience.

What Else Can You Bring

• Experience with large investment projects.
• 2+ years’ hands-on SAP experience.
• Assertiveness, analytical skills, and good presentation skills.
• Initiative, problem-solving skills, and teamwork orientation.
• Strong analytical skills for financial processes and risk identification.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Business acumen and organizational interaction skills.
• Teamwork and independence skills.
• German language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (~20-30%).

What To Look Forward To

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
• Paid vacation, including no vacation days from December 24-31.
• Development opportunities.
• Relocation support.
• Participation in community and company events.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Pension contributions and retirement savings plans.
• Flexible hybrid work structure, subject to company policies.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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