Project Controlling Manager

Ramboll; Tampere; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ramboll Environment & Health Finland is seeking a Project Controlling Manager to lead a cross-border team and deliver financial insight for complex projects. The role combines people leadership with hands-on project accounting and governance, ensuring accurate reflection of project performance.

You will guide a mixed on-site and India-delivery team, drive improvements in controlling processes, and partner with project managers and executives to optimize financial health across Finland, Sweden,

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in project controlling or project accounting.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading teams within a global support model.
• Advanced knowledge of cost accounting systems used to manage and monitor projects.
• Fluency in English and Finnish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct reports by providing regular feedback, coaching, and development support; guide Project Controllers in India delivery center.
• Oversee project-level financial processes: revenue recognition, monthly invoicing, working capital, risk monitoring, project monitoring/closeout.
• Partner with the India-based team to complete project maintenance and billing activities.
• Guide improvements to Project Controlling processes and promote an innovative mindset.
• Lead teams through changes in strategic direction with agility and adaptability.
• Manage contract financial processes with focus on quality, compliance, IFRS, and Danish GAAP.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, communicate risk to leadership, and notify management of financial risks.
• Build strong relationships with Business Controllers, Project Managers, and Senior Leaders.
• Support cross-functional special projects to address business issues; travel periodically.
• Work in a hybrid arrangement, in-office 2–3 days per week.

Skills

Project Controlling

People leadership

Global team leadership

Cost accounting systems

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

English & Finnish fluency

Financial storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Project Controlling Manager for Ramboll Environment & Health - Finland

Job Description

Finland

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is looking for a motivated, curious candidates to join our Project Controlling Team in Finland.

At Ramboll, you will grow in a collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture. From day one, you will join a company committed to making a positive difference for employees, clients, and society. As you take on project work, you will receive increasing responsibility while benefiting from the guidance and support of experienced managers and colleagues. Our vision is to be a leading global consultancy, delivering integrated, sustainable solutions that help shape today and tomorrow.

Joining Ramboll

Would you like to play a key role in providing transparency and insight into Ramboll’s markets? We are looking for a talented, engaging leader to head the Project Controlling team supporting Environment & Health in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Preferred locations for this role are Espoo, Lahti and Tampere. The successful candidate will join the Global Environment & Health Project Controlling Leadership Team, working closely with colleagues globally.

Project Controllers are part of Business Finance and help ensure project financials accurately and completely reflect project performance. In this role, you will lead a team of local and India-based Project Controllers, serve as a trusted advisor to business executives, helping improve financial health and business results through data-driven analysis and guidance for project managers.

Your foundation for continued growth

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in project controlling and/or project accounting
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Experience leading teams within a global support model
• Advanced knowledge of cost accounting systems used to manage and monitor projects
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English and Finnish
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

You can further distinguish yourself by demonstrating:

• Change management experience
• Executive presenceProven leadership skills
• Strong analytical capability

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Lead direct reports by providing regular feedback, coaching, and development support to strengthen skills and support career growth; also provide direction and feedback to Project Controllers in the India delivery center.
• Oversee project-level financial processes in your area of responsibility, including:
  • Revenue recognition
  • Monthly invoicing
  • Working capital management
  • Risk monitoring
  • Project monitoring and maintenance
  • Project creation and closeout
• Partner with the India-based team to complete project maintenance and billing activities.
• Promote an innovative mindset by guiding team members in identifying and implementing improvements to Project Controlling processes.
• Lead team members and stakeholders through changes in strategic direction with agility and adaptability.
• Manage contract financial processes with a focus on quality and compliance, including global and local statutory, tax, internal controls, Danish GAAP, and IFRS requirements.
• Foster collaboration across business enablement functions, communicate risk assessments to leadership, and notify management of financial risks.
• Build strong working relationships with Business Controllers, Project Managers, and Senior Business Leaders.
• Support special projects that require cross-functional collaboration to address business issues.
• Travel periodically, as required.
• Work in a hybrid arrangement, with an expectation to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

Welcome to our Support Organization

In Ramboll’s Support Functions, we take pride in keeping Ramboll running smoothly, enabling bright minds throughout the organization to focus on their areas of expertise as we tie together all parts of the business. We provide support within areas like Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Communication, Facility Management and more, coordinating efforts and securing common ground for the development and servicing of clients and markets.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Deadline: 13.09.2026