Regional Capex Controller

Data4; Marcoussis; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Data4 is seeking a Regional CAPEX Controller in Marcoussis to manage and control costs for data center projects. You will work closely with the CAPEX control manager to maintain budgets, track expenses, and forecast future costs.

The role requires a strong background in project cost management, preferably in data centers or construction. You will collaborate with engineers, procurement, and project managers to ensure alignment with financial goals, enforce policies, and implement cost control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in project cost control, financial analysis, or project management.
• Proficient in project management software and financial modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications such as PMP, CAPM, or Cost Engineer are a plus.
• SOX knowledge and fluent English.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain project budgets in collaboration with project managers.
• Monitor budget performance, track variances, and report on financial status.
• Implement cost control procedures and forecast future costs.
• Evaluate and process change orders, ensuring documentation and approval.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to align on financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulations.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasting models using historical data.

Connaissances

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Construction Management

Outils

PM software

Financial modeling tools

Description du poste

REGIONAL CAPEX CONTROLLER

Department: DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Position type: Permanent

Location: Marcoussis

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 Regional CAPEX 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 Regional CAPEX 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

RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of:

• H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.
• Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.
• Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies
• Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 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.