Project Controller

NES Fircroft; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power technology business in the UK is seeking a Project Controller to manage project finances, optimize cash flow, and ensure compliance with financing requirements. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree, possess excellent Excel skills, and have a background in project controlling. This role offers a chance to work within the energy sector and drive financial performance across projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required.
• Excellent Excel skills are a must.
• Experience in project/tender controlling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support from tendering to warranty.
• Collaborate on financial matters, enhancing project performance.
• Optimize project revenues and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly project reviews and forecasts.
• Manage invoicing, currency hedging, and tax matters.

Skills

Excellent skills in Excel

Problem-solving attitude

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, BA or similar

Tools

SAP

Job description

Project Controller

Responsible for correctness of project balance sheets, income statements and cashflows, as well as forecasts, monthly and quarterly driving project cash flow. This opportunity as a project controller will have you hone your skills and expertise within the energy and power industry sectors, with further management of currency risks, taxing, financial accounting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with project financing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering to warranty.
• Collaborate with project managers on financial and commercial matters, driving performance across projects.
• Optimize project revenues, profitability, and cash flow.
• Coordinate and prepare monthly project reviews, including estimates and forecasts.
• Manage invoicing, currency hedging, bonds, guarantees, and tax matters with departmental support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, BA or similar and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellent skills in Excel; working knowledge of SAP is preferable.
• Team player with a “can-do” and problem‑solving attitude.
• Experience with project/tender controlling is preferable.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Company

NES Fircroft is working on behalf of a global power technology business with a presence in almost 100 countries. With over a century of leading innovation, they offer products, solutions and services within the energy industry, helping customers improve efficiency, optimize resources, and reduce emissions.