Project Financial Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Wellbeing ecosystem

Health reimbursement programs

Job summary

Siemens in Italy seeks a Project Financial Controller, based in Milan or Rome with a flexible hybrid model. You will ensure accurate project accounting, support profit optimization, and manage commercial risk across multiple projects.

The role requires 4+ years in financial project functions, degrees in Economics or Management Engineering, and fluency in English and Italian. SAP knowledge is a plus, with a collaborative, proactive mindset expected.

Qualifications

• At least 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 risk management and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration, with effective communication across levels and cultures.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines autonomously.
• Eligibility to work in Italy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy of project books and records, including SAP, and compliance with local GAAP requirements.
• Assess cost and pricing calculations and maintain project books in ERP systems.
• Support the Project Manager with financial results analysis to optimize gross profit, cash flow and financing.
• Communicate with customer's commercial representatives and resolve commercial issues.
• Assist in contract and claim management within the project.
• Identify, evaluate and respond to risks and opportunities for commercial risk management.
• Support consolidation of accounting, financial reporting and related operations.

Skills

English fluency

Italian fluency

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Risk management

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritization

Education

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

Tools

SAP

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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!