Jobs in Chemnitz, Germany

For one of our clients in the energy industry, we are looking for an IT Financial Controlling & PMO Consultant.

COODE

COODE (Chief Operating Office Digital Evolution) is a digital program to align the digitization efforts inside the client. The goal of the project is to consolidate all ongoing digital efforts inside one program to develop inhouse software and data flow automation procedures. All developed solutions, thereby, are deployed on the same COODE platform to access and use the developed software solutions.

• Monitoring and controlling IT project budgets across capital and operational expenditure (CAPEX/OPEX) based on information provided by the client 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 Project management on a weekly basis by updating the Power BI report

• Updating financial and project status data in PMO systems and reports on Power BI 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 client 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 client for further use

• 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 client standards provided in advance and own expertise

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

• Consult the development teams during the application run phase for the smooth usage of COODE applications.
• Also consultancy for financial management, cost control, and PMO for IT projects.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Monthly IT financial dashboards and variance reports.
• Updated project cost baselines and forecast documentation.
• Timely and accurate project and financial status updates.
• Early identification and escalation of financial risks.
• Compliance with corporate financial and regulatory standards.

Start: 15.12.2025

Duration: till 31.03.2026

Capacity: 40 h/week

Location: remote