Project Controller (m/w)

The ERM International Group Limited; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The ERM International Group Limited in Germany is seeking a Finance Project Partner (FPP) to join the Finance team. The role acts as the finance partner for Project Managers and project teams under ERM's new Order-to-Cash operating model, providing financial insight, guidance and challenge to keep projects financially well managed and compliant with ERM processes.

You will monitor project financials, support budgeting and forecasting, assist with billing and O2C, and ensure governance and

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience in project finance, project controlling, commercial finance or financial business partnering.
• Strong understanding of project financial management and the Order-to-Cash lifecycle.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable guidance for non-finance colleagues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative work style; able to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and work in an international environment.
• Knowledge of financial controls and compliance.
• Experience with ERP/project management and reporting systems is an advantage.
• Fluent German and strong English skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key Finance partner for Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Support project teams in understanding the financial performance of their projects.
• Provide practical advice on project financial management and ERM Finance processes.
• Proactively identify financial risks and discuss appropriate actions with Project Managers.
• Challenge project teams constructively where financial performance or project setup requires attention.
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, costs, profitability, WIP, AR and project forecasts.
• Support Project Managers with project reviews and financial planning.
• Review project financial data and identify unusual developments, risks or opportunities.
• Support appropriate project setup, maintenance and closure throughout the project lifecycle.
• Help ensure project budgets and financial structures are aligned with contractual arrangements.
• Partner with Project Managers and centralized operational teams to support timely and accurate billing.
• Help resolve complex billing and project-related issues.
• Support teams in understanding contractual billing requirements, including client-specific requirements.
• Monitor outstanding financial matters and support timely resolution of issues affecting invoicing, cash collection or project closure.
• Act as an escalation and coordination point for more complex O2C topics.
• Support compliance with ERM policies, contractual requirements and local German requirements.
• Ensure appropriate financial documentation and audit trails are maintained.
• Work closely with relevant teams such as Tax, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Pricing, Revenue, Finance Operations and other specialist teams.
• Support consistent global processes while recognizing German-specific requirements.

Skills

Project finance

Project controlling

Commercial finance

Financial business partnering

O2C lifecycle

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Prioritization

International environment

Financial controls

Compliance

ERP systems experience

German language

English proficiency

Education

Finance / Accounting / Business Administration degree

Job description

Finance Project Partner (FPP) - Germany

Location: Germany

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Project Partner (FPP) to join our Finance team in Germany.

Under ERM's new Order-to-Cash (O2C) operating model, the FPP acts as the key Finance partner for Project Managers and project teams. The role combines strong financial understanding with business partnering, helping project teams manage projects successfully from a financial and commercial perspective.

The FPP does not simply process transactions. Instead, the FPP provides financial insight, guidance and challenge, while working closely with Project Managers, Finance Operations and other teams to ensure projects are financially well managed and compliant with ERM processes.

What You Will Do

Finance Business Partnering

• Act as a key Finance contact and trusted partner for Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Support project teams in understanding the financial performance of their projects.
• Provide practical advice on project financial management and ERM Finance processes.
• Proactively identify financial risks and discuss appropriate actions with Project Managers.
• Challenge project teams constructively where financial performance or project setup requires attention.

Project Financial Management

• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, costs, profitability, WIP, AR and project forecasts.
• Support Project Managers with project reviews and financial planning.
• Review project financial data and identify unusual developments, risks or opportunities.
• Support appropriate project setup, maintenance and closure throughout the project lifecycle.
• Help ensure project budgets and financial structures are aligned with contractual arrangements.

Billing & O2C

• Partner with Project Managers and centralized operational teams to support timely and accurate billing.
• Help resolve complex billing and project-related issues.
• Support teams in understanding contractual billing requirements, including client-specific requirements.
• Monitor outstanding financial matters and support timely resolution of issues affecting invoicing, cash collection or project closure.
• Act as an escalation and coordination point for more complex O2C topics.

Governance & Compliance

• Support compliance with ERM policies, contractual requirements and local German requirements.
• Ensure appropriate financial documentation and audit trails are maintained.
• Work closely with relevant teams such as Tax, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Pricing, Revenue, Finance Operations and other specialist teams where required.
• Support consistent global processes while recognizing situations where German legal, tax or business requirements require specific treatment.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of ERM's new global O2C model.
• Identify process gaps and opportunities for simplification or automation.
• Help Project Managers adopt new Finance processes, systems and ways of working.
• Share feedback from the German business with regional and global process teams.
• Contribute to training, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the Finance community.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in project finance, project controlling, commercial finance or financial business partnering.
• Strong understanding of project financial management and the Order-to-Cash lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret financial information and translate it into clear, practical advice for non-finance colleagues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work in a changing, international environment.
• Good understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP/project management and reporting systems is an advantage.
• Fluent German and strong English skills.

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