Finance Controller (m/f/d) Ref. 117791

Harvey Nash Group; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Financial Management Consultant to oversee IT project budgets and ensure financial accuracy. This fully remote freelance position requires expertise in financial controlling and project accounting within the utilities sector. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and experience with tools like Excel and Power BI. Interested candidates should submit their CV along with availability and rates.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling, project accounting, or PMO consultancy within the utilities or energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing financials for IT or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of CAPEX management and financial reporting cycles.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and control IT project budgets based on provided information.
• Perform cost tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Validate invoices and vendor costs against project allocations.
• Coordinate the financial close processes for IT projects.
• Prepare financial performance summaries and dashboards weekly.

Kenntnisse

Financial controlling

Project accounting

PMO consultancy

CAPEX management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

MS Project

ServiceNow

Jobbeschreibung

Key facts

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 4 months
• Workload: Full-time
• Location: 100% remote
• Language: English
• Contract type: Freelance

Task

Financial Management & Cost Control

• Monitoring and controlling IT project budgets across capital and operational expenditure (CAPEX/OPEX) based on information provided by Uniper in advance and own knowledge and experience
• Performance of cost tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting with the aim of verifying conformity with approved budgets
• Validation of invoices, timesheets, and vendor costs against project allocations
• Coordination of the month-end and year-end financial close processes for IT projects by monitoring the project teams and checking the progress is in line with the budget
• Preparation of financial performance summaries and dashboards and handing over to Uniper Project management on a weekly basis by updating the Power BI report

PMO & Project Consultation

• Updating financial and project status data in PMO systems and reports on Power BI based on based on the current circumstances
• Professional consultation of the Project Managers regarding financial planning, reporting, and documentation.
• Creation of project documentation (weekly) including financial records, project cost baselines, forecasts, and change logs and handing over to Uniper for a sign-off and further use
• Preparation of project governance and steering committee materials on a monthly basis to provide an overview of the portfolio health
• Tracking project delivery milestones incl. documentation of accurate cost progress and handing over to Uniper for further use

Risk & Compliance

• Identification and documentation of financial or delivery risks (weekly) based on own professional analysis and evaluation and handing over to the PMO and Finance leadership for a sign-off and decision about corrective actions
• Monitoring of corrective actions and mitigation plans for financial and schedule risks
• Monitoring of adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards relevant to the utilities industry based on Uniper standards provided in advance and own expertise

Continuous Improvementp>

• Development of standardized cost control templates and processes across the IT portfolio based on the project requirements provided by Uniper in advance
• Documentation of the results incl. recommendations to process improvements to enhance financial accuracy and transparency and presentation (online meeting) to Uniper for a sign-off
• Professional consultation regarding best practices in financial governance and reporting within IT and PMO teams

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling, project accounting, or PMO consultancy within the utilities or energy sector
• Demonstrated experience managing financials for IT or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of CAPEX management and financial reporting cycles
• Technical Skills Proficiency with financial and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar)
• Experience with project or portfolio tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of cost forecasting, accruals, and project accounting principles
• Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proactive mindset with a focus on early risk detection and resolution

If you are interested in this project, please send me your current CV with information about your availability and your hourly or daily rate. I am happy to answer any questions you may have!