Project Financial Controller

Siemens; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Siemens, based in Italy with a hybrid working model, is seeking a Project Financial Controller to be located in Milan or Rome. You will ensure accuracy of project accounting, analyze financial performance, and support commercial risk management and contract handling within multiple divisions.

The role requires 4+ years in financial project functions, a degree in Economics/Management Engineering, and fluency in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial project functions.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics or Management Engineering.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Strong analytical and planning skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of project books and records in SAP and ERP systems.
• Analyze financial results against targets and optimize gross profit and cash flow.
• Support Project Manager with risk assessment and contract management.
• Identify, evaluate, and respond to commercial risks and opportunities.
• Consolidate accounting, financial reporting, and related operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project controlling

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics or Management Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Transform the everyday for everyone

At Siemens, we enable sustainable progress through technology, connecting the real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move.

Transform the everyday for everyone

At Siemens, we enable sustainable progress through technology, connecting the real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move.
We put our people first - creating a diverse, global environment where you can grow, take ownership, and make a real impact from day one.
Here, your ideas turn into innovative solutions that transform industries, infrastructure, mobility and everyday life.

Your next chapter starts here!

As a Project Financial Controller you will be based in Milan or Rome and play a key role in ensuring high standards for the completion of all commercial and financial related matters, while performing general controlling operations within the assigned business divisions.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Ensuring the accuracy of project books and records, including recording of such in the appropriate systems, e.g. SAP - ensures compliance with Siemens-FRG plus local Gaap requirements.
• Ensuring the accuracy of cost and pricing calculation as well as overall project books and records, incl. recording of such in appropriate ERP systems.
• Supporting the Project Manager with the analysis of the financial results according to defined targets and optimize the project gross profit, cash flow and assets and financing instruments.
• Actively communicating with customer's commercial representatives and managing solving of commercial issues.
• Together with the PM proactively setting up a contract and claim management in the project, including involvement and cooperation with the assigned contract manager.
• Supporting the PM in identifying, evaluating and assessing risk and opportunities, strategies and response activities – taking over the full responsibility in this regard with respect to all commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing and supporting Management in identifying, evaluating, assessing risks & opportunities, strategies and response activities.
• Acting together with the team members according to the Business Conduct Guidelines and establishing a culture of trust and integrity.
• Supporting completion of financial analysis, planning and controlling activities, and all related business administration activities.
• Supporting consolidation of all accounting, financial reporting, and other finance related operations.
  

What makes you a great match:

Core Requirements

• At least 4 years’ experience in financial project functions.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Economics or Management Engineering.
• Fluency in both English and Italian.
• Strong analytical and planning skills, risk management and ability to proactively propose improvement actions combined with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with others and communicate effectively with people at all levels and cultures
• Flexibility to work many several projects with the ability to prioritize activities and effectively manage deadlines autonomously
• Knowledge of SAP system will be considered a plus
• Passion to never-stop growing
• Respect and appreciation of each person’s uniqueness, willingness to co create and share knowledge
• Eligibility to work in Italy

What you’ll benefit from:

At Siemens, we foster a results-driven and trust-based environment, offering a flexible hybrid working model that supports both performance and work-life balance.
You’ll have access to a comprehensive wellbeing ecosystem, including dedicated parenthood support, health reimbursement programs, and psychological support services.
Our welfare offering is designed to enhance overall quality of life, while continuous learning opportunities enable your ongoing personal and professional growth.
The pay range for this position is €44.000 - €60.000 annually. The actual offer will be determined within this range, based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Your Uniqueness, Our Strength

We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and the value that diverse perspectives bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to grow and succeed.
At Siemens, we are an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on skills, experience, and potential, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We encourage you to share your preferred working conditions: while this role is typically full-time, flexible arrangements can be discussed.

Our recruiting team looks forward to getting to know you!