Research Project Controller | Funding & Forecasting

Aalto University; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalto University Financial Services is seeking a Project Controller to manage the financial lifecycle of externally funded research projects and to administer the overall funding of research groups. You will be part of the school's finance team and work closely with both academic and other personnel.

The role is based at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland, with a hybrid working model. The salary is determined by the University salary system, and the start monthly salary is approximately

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Proactive, organized and able to communicate clearly with non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and Excel/BI basics.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, monitoring, forecasting and reporting for a portfolio of research projects ensuring compliance with funder rules.
• Handling invoicing.
• Build clear financial insights for project leaders, creating ad-hoc calculations and management reports.
• Communicate with domestic and international partners on project financial matters.

Skills

Financial management

Organized

Communication

Attention to detail

ERP experience

Excel/BI

Finnish & English

Education

Finance/Economics degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Aalto University Financial Services is seeking a Project Controller to manage the financial lifecycle of externally funded research projects and to administer the overall funding of research groups. You will be part of the school's finance team and work closely with both academic and other personnel.

The role is based at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland, with a hybrid working model. The salary is determined by the University salary system, and the start monthly salary is approximately