Project Controller

Energy Dome S.p.A.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based MBO up to 10%

Job summary

Energy Dome S.p.A. is seeking a Project Controller to monitor and manage the financial and operational performance of EPC projects across their lifecycle. You will work with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure cost control, forecasting, reporting and timely project delivery.

The ideal candidate is proactive, hands-on, and thrives in a fast-paced international environment, contributing to continuous improvements in project control and governance.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in project controlling or finance for EPC projects.
• Experience with complex EPC projects in industrial, infrastructure, energy or renewables.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional, international teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in budgets, cost structures and financial baselines.
• Monitor costs, cash flow, forecasts and financial performance during execution.
• Analyse Budget, Actual, Forecast, ETC and EAC and identify deviations.
• Prepare monthly reports, dashboards and KPI analysis.
• Assist in monthly close activities and project reviews with Finance.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Finance.
• Contribute to improving project control processes and reporting tools.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Cost control

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Economics, Finance

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite)

Job description

Energy Dome provides power and capacity at utility scale. Our CO2 Battery, the core of our technology platform, is a proven long-duration energy storage solution, already operating and contracted across three continents. Right now, we’re scaling fast across engineering, project delivery, operations, and commercial teams globally. Energy Dome is an infrastructure company — our projects get built, our plants get commissioned, and the power we deliver is measured in gigawatt-hours, not press releases.

If you want to work on energy systems that matter — and will run for decades — this is the place to build the next chapter of your career.

About the Role

The Project Controller is responsible for monitoring and controlling the financial and operational performance of EPC projects throughout their lifecycle.

Working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, the role ensures effective cost control, forecasting, reporting and project performance monitoring, supporting informed decision-making and helping deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and hands-on professional, comfortable working in a fast-paced and growing international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in defining project budgets, cost structures and financial baselines.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, cash flow and financial performance throughout project execution.
• Analyse Budget, Actual Costs, Forecast, ETC and EAC, identifying deviations, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly project reports, dashboards and KPI analysis.
• Support monthly closing activities and project financial reviews with the Finance team.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Finance to ensure alignment across all project phases.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project control processes, reporting tools and governance.

Required Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in the role
• Experience managing complex EPC projects within industrial, infrastructure, energy or renewable energy sectors.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international project teams.
• Previous experience in medium-sized, fast-growing companies is considered a plus.

Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Experience with Budget, Actual, Forecast, ETC, EAC and project KPIs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or equivalent).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on and proactive mindset.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance or a related field.

What we offer

• A competitive base salary based on seniority and skill-set
• Up to 10% of personal MBO based on individual and company performance