Project Cost Controller

Data4; Marcoussis; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DATA4 is seeking a Project Cost Controller to manage budgets, monitor variances, and forecast expenditures across data center projects. You will collaborate with the CAPEX control team to ensure end-to-end Capex management from budget to payment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cost control, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in project management software and financial modeling tools. Fluency in English and SOX knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in project cost control, financial analysis, or project management, preferably in data center or construction projects.
• Proficient in project management software and financial modeling tools.
• SOX knowledge and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Budget Management: Develop and maintain project budgets in collaboration with project managers.
• Cost Tracking and Analysis: Implement cost control procedures and analyze data.
• Reporting: Generate regular financial reports and present findings to management.
• Change Management: Evaluate and process change orders and funding requests.
• Collaboration: Work with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure policy and regulation compliance and implement cost control best practices.
• Forecasting: Develop cost forecasting models and analyze historical data.

Skills

Project management

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

SOX knowledge

English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Construction Management

Tools

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility

2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate

3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Cost Controller, under the supervision of the D&C CAPEX control manager, helps managing and controlling costs associated with data center projects Portfolio of the company. This role involves monitoring project budgets, analyzing financial data, forecasting expenditures, and ensuring that financial objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project cost management, preferably within the construction or technology sectors.

The Project Cost Controller will work very closely with the CAPEX control manager, the Capex Controller of the Financial team, in charge of cash and payment management, to ensure a stringent end to end Capex Management Process from Budget estimate to payment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget Management:

• Develop and maintain project budgets in collaboration with project managers.
• Monitor budget performance, track variances, and report on financial status.

Cost Tracking and Analysis:

• Implement cost control procedures to track project expenses and identify discrepancies.
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports to assess cost performance and forecast future costs.

Reporting:

• Generate regular financial reports, including cost forecasts, variance analyses, and project profitability assessments.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and project stakeholders.

Change Management:

• Evaluate and process change orders and additional funding requests, ensuring proper documentation and approval.
• Assess the financial impact of changes on project budgets.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure alignment on financial goals.
• Facilitate communication between departments to resolve cost-related issues.

Compliance and Best Practices:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.
• Recommend and implement cost control best practices and tools.

Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict future financial performance of projects.
• Analyze historical data to inform future budgeting processes

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in project cost control, financial analysis, or project management, preferably in data center or construction projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in project management software and financial modeling tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• certifications: Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Cost Engineer) are a plus
• SOX knowledge
• English: fluent

Soft skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive: Takes initiative and ownership of tasks without needing constant direction.
• Accountable: Admits mistakes, learns from them, and delivers on commitments.
• Agile: Learns quickly and applies new knowledge in practical situations.
• Collaborative: Works effectively with diverse teams and adapts communication styles accordingly.
• Resilient: Maintains a positive attitude and composure under pressure.
• Independent: Works autonomously and takes calculated risks.
• Data-driven: Makes decisions based on evidence and analysis.