Senior Project Controller

ILOS; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A growing renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Project Controller to lead financial functions for solar projects across Europe. This role requires expertise in planning, budgeting, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have proven experience in project controlling, preferably in renewable energy. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, and fluency in English and German is preferred. This position offers a hybrid work environment with some office presence in Karlsruhe.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in international project controlling, financial management, cost control and performance management.
• Strong proficiency in planning and scheduling tools.
• Fluency in English; very good German is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead integrated planning, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls for Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Monitor progress against baselines and KPIs, analyse schedule impacts, and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare clear financial reports and present them to executive management and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

International project controlling

Financial management

Cost control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting, Project Management or Controlling

Tools

Monday

Primavera P6

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Controller

ILOS Projects GmbH

Full-time - hybrid / remote (Germany, office presence in Karlsruhe favourable)

WHO ARE ILOS?

ILOS is a fast-growing renewable energy company with a strong presence across Europe, backed by AXA IM Alts and committed to accelerating the energy transition. Since 2018, we have developed, built, and operated large-scale solar PV projects across seven core markets.

THE ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Project Controller, you will take ownership of leading financial and project control functions across all stages of solar project development, financing, construction, and operation in various European locations.

This role ensures accurate financial planning, monitoring, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and maximise project profitability. Your expertise will drive project efficiency, resource allocation, and timely delivery.

TASKS

• Lead integrated planning, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls for Solar PV and BESS projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise detailed project schedules across Europe, ensuring alignment with milestones, contractual obligations, and company objectives.
• Monitor progress against baselines and KPIs, analyse schedule impacts and critical paths, and drive corrective and mitigation actions to protect timelines and margins.
• Support risk identification and mitigation from a time, cost, and resource perspective, collaborating closely with development, engineering, and operations to ensure accurate project data and reporting.
• Prepare and present clear financial reports, dashboards, and scenario analyses on schedules, risks, and resource plans for executive management, investors, and key stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.
• Support the structuring, negotiation, and management of project financing (debt and equity), working confidently with financial models while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies and contributing to continuous improvement of project control standards and tools.

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting, Project Management or Controlling.
• Proven experience in international project controlling, financial management, cost control and performance management, ideally within solar or renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling tools such as Monday, Primavera P6 or Site Tracker or similar.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with a structured and detail-orientated way of working.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; very good German is an advantage.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and project management tools.

Interested in finding out more? Apply below. Alternatively, contact our Talent Acquisition Manager, Toby Barbieri.